Can you remember years back, perhaps in elementary school, middle school or even in high school, when physical education class was the highlight of your day? Remember the basketballs cleverly marked with a "hand print" so that children can learn how and where to place their hands. Imagine that simple concept transformed to fit the growing need of skills development in youth … [Read more...]
Behind the Product Exclusive: The Soccer Mule
It is not often that we come across a story that drives us back into the history books and then shoots us back into the present where we find ourselves wondering about the future to come. On my quest to find the newest soccer products on the market, I stumbled upon not only one of the most innovative products out there, I’ve uncovered a story that gives meaning, hope, purpose … [Read more...]
Coerver Goal 1-2-3
Does "Goal 1-2-3" resonate any fond memories for anyone? Or do you even recognize this title? I mean we see the words and combinations thereof in almost every soccer product and DvD out there, but this particular title comes from a very popular green cassette box released in 1989. Have you figured it out yet? If your thinking the first set of training tapes by Wiel Coerver, … [Read more...]
Starting with the “Small Ball”
"The 'Magic Pill' to finding your touch..." With a clear and focused mind ready to start training and jump back into the rhythms of pre-preseason and pre-season, I decided to use the "small-ball" as the main equipment to sharpen up my touch. Many of you might have experience, worked with or seen people training with this "small-ball." And if you haven't tried it yet, and you … [Read more...]
