tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4514295023477741185.post5415862811943813494..comments2023-12-16T02:28:24.930-08:00Comments on Get Off The Ground: Put On The Frickin' Socks And Let's Play BallKWGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996429724505279563noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4514295023477741185.post-54813693235697490432015-09-18T18:21:14.295-07:002015-09-18T18:21:14.295-07:00Charles, thank you for your comment! You are right...Charles, thank you for your comment! You are right on the money with "control" -- and I do hope I help them get there. KevinWGrossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05606412784832406343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4514295023477741185.post-35358557573224951012015-09-14T09:08:57.751-07:002015-09-14T09:08:57.751-07:00Well, I'm not sure where this fits, but I am p...Well, I'm not sure where this fits, but I am proud of you for taking it on. I too jumped into the soccer coach pool years back. Teaching preparedness, fundamentals, teamwork, and most of all, love for the game. Winning was not our strength. The league also followed the "no points" theory, but that didn't stop most parent coaches from losing their minds when goals were scored (or not). It also didn't keep most coaches from keeping more advanced players (often their kids) from continuing to pile on the goals. <br />Over the years, the wisdom I tried to impart was control of the game. Scoring was important. After all, games are played to be won. But control; self control, temper control, ball control, etc., thats what makes great players. And great people.<br />Thanks for sharing your journey, and keep those socks pulled up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187401777810127247noreply@blogger.com