ARTICLES AND NEWS TO GO PRO

Miha Kline, Barca Academy Director of Recruiting

Miha Kline, Director of recruitment at the Barca Residential Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona discusses what she looks for in a player to consider his / her fit to play

Q & A with Antonio Saviano

Antonio Saviano credits teamwork as a factor in winning teams.  He is currently the Director of Operations at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Adam Ryan Dawson Gives Advice for Young Players

Adam Ryan Dawson is a Professional Footballer with Tranmere Rovers FC.  He previously played for Leicester City FC, Manchester United, Liverpool and Bury FC.

AC Milan Academy Coach Mauro Bertoni

Coach Mauro Bertoni is the Technical Director and the Coach of the International Academy at AC Milan.  He has been working in the US and brings his extensive knowledge and

US Soccer

United States soccer has not earned the same level of respect as that of many European nations, but it is growing at a tremendous rate.  More and more Academies and

Teamwork

Jared felt there was much more emphasis on working together as a team when he trained in Italy than he had with his United States Developmental Academy team at home.  When

Roma v. Chelsea on 10/31/17 Was aMAzing!!!

It is impossible to sit quietly at an Italian football game.  The enthusiasm of the crowd draws you in and carries you away.  It is a whole other level of

Eurochocolate Festival in Perugia, Italy

The Eurochocolate Festival is an annual event that is held in Perugia, Italy.  People travel from all over the globe to attend this and revel in tasting and experiencing the

7 Benefits of Futsal

Ronaldo and Messi both credit their years of futsal to helping develop their foot skills.  Many US clubs and players have started to incorporate futsal into their training.

SEG UK Int. Player Agent Weighs in on US Soccer

Craig Watson weighs in on US soccer and answers questions regarding whether or not young athletes should reach out to heads of talent and agents or wait to be found

Playing Multiple Positions in Soccer

Manchester United Academy's Coach Dean Whitehouse shared his thoughts about player development.  He said that it was more important to develop the players individually than the team.

College Soccer Guide

Carlos Gonzalez of College Soccer Guide helps young footballers match with college programs that will be strong fits for them.  He is also the Vice President of Total Global Sports. 

Only Attractive Women Need Apply

I was shocked to hear that a supposedly "top" sports agent felt that women playing soccer would do better if they were more attractive.  He told me that the way

Ex-Footballer Helps Players Get College Scholarships

4AllPlayers helps UK and Irish players obtain US college scholarships.  This program is geared towards players aged 16 and up.  Statistics are showing that a number of young players show

Effects of Puberty on Child Athletes

Puberty affects boys and girls differently.  Boys especially often grow through an awkward, ungainly stage where they no longer seem to be as coordinated.  Girls often develop more quickly than