August 18th, 2010 by admin
Training doesn’t only take place on the field. All the workouts in the world won’t help you if you’re sucking down cheeseburgers and milkshakes in your off-hours. Instead, a champion soccer player’s diet should be carefully calibrated to bring out his or her best.Don’t think that just because you’re burning thousands of calories on the field, that you should be stocking up on fats in your diet. Fats aren’t an efficient source of energy. Instead, focus on carbohydrates, the macronutrients whose primary job is providing fuel to the body. There are a number of ways to get carbohydrates, whether through soluble and insoluble fibers or sugar. Fruits, corn, beans, and wheat products should all be a regular part of your diet. Read the rest of this entry »
August 18th, 2010 by admin
The 2010 FIFA World Cup came down to two powerhouse teamsSpain and the Netherlandsanxious to win the championship for the first time. Fans eager to learn the outcome had to wait much longer than expected as the game stretched onand on. Shortly before the two hour mark, Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta delivered a kick into the goal and ended the game at 1-0. That one goal made Iniesta, and the rest of his teammates, national heroes.The Netherlands team was no stranger to having the title snatched from them at the last minute. This year marked the third time they have lost the final match, after 1974 and 1978. It was particularly heartbreaking this year, however, as the Dutch had not lost a single game either in this tournament or in the qualifying matches. Overall, the Dutch have won 19 World Cup games without gaining a title, making them the record-holders. Read the rest of this entry »
August 18th, 2010 by admin
After watching the World Cup final, you may find yourself inspired to head out and try to pull off your own game-winning shot. Whether you’re a soccer neophyte or a champ wanting to keep his or her game tight, these tips will make your game even better, and maybe even get you a little bit closer to that Cup.
- Soccer is a team sportso communicate. Either speaking or signals works, but make sure it’s a code your whole team understands. If everybody knows how to relate to their teammates, they’ll feel more comfortable with the ball, and game play will be quicker.
- That’s tip twospeed. Don’t ever keep the ball in one place for too long, but dance around it with quick kicks and wait for a defender to come to you. Then, pass it to a teammateand use your code to make sure they know what you’re planning. Read the rest of this entry »
August 18th, 2010 by admin
Soccer is the most popular team sport in the world, which means there are a lot of players that have gone out on the field in the past. It’s important for new teams to come up with a uniform that sets them apart from those nameless masses, and showcases their own individual style. The first thing most teams will want to decide on is color, as this will obviously be the first thing everybody notices when they go on the field. If you have a distinctive team name, like the Gators, you might want to go with a striking green. Or notit’s entirely up to the team as a whole. Remember that you’ll need two colors for the whole team–one for home and one for away gamesand a third for the goalie, to set him apart for the referees. Read the rest of this entry »
August 18th, 2010 by pmirek
There was so much talent at this year’s World Cup that you literally had to watch it all to see it all. As the dust settles from Spain’s tense victory, with Andres Iniesta delivering the winning kick, it’s a good time to admire the young guns who made their mark this year. To make the selection even tougher, all of these players are 25 or under.
- Andres Iniesta (25): Of course, Spain’s midfielder can expect to enjoy a lot more time in the limelight after the game. Known as “El Ilusionista” (The Dreamer) or “Cerebro” (The Brain) in the press, Iniesta endured vicious assaults from Dutch players Van Bommel and De Jong. He’s known for his adaptability to any position, and has scored 6 goals as a member of the national team. Read the rest of this entry »