Soccer Development Through Education

A Huge Thank You to Our Readers!

August 18, 2010

A couple days ago was 3four3’s first birthday!
We averaged roughly one post per week – this is post #62. Thank you so much to all our readers who give us an audience. Believe it or not, you guys are helping to raise the level of US Soccer, which is the very reason for this blog.
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Mascherano, Pavel Pardo, Rafa Marquez clear examples

August 8, 2010

Just a little more to elaborate on Gary’s statements from the previous article (see below) regarding Marcelo Bielsa’s scouting and promoting talented players to the next level.
“Everyone would be shocked if someone like Bielsa came. He will find the talent! He would have no problem debuting an 18 year old from the academy or from [...]

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How A High Level National Team Coach Could Influence US Soccer

August 5, 2010

While the system and philosophy of soccer in the US as a whole must change, I’m telling you that if we had a coach with a soccer brain we would take a huge stride.
If someone like Marcelo Bielsa (I know he’s off the table) took over …
The Current National Team Pools Would be Decimated
Maybe 2 or [...]

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Developing Soccer Technique: The Best Tool

July 29, 2010

When you’re not training with your coach, learning the game from TV, or playing with others …
Go find a wall!
It is the single greatest tool for developing your technique! Nothing else comes close!
Claudio Reyna, one of the few quality players to survive the US Soccer landfill, shares a brief story with us. The following [...]

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Spain: The Champion of Possession Soccer

July 19, 2010

Soccer won in 2010!
I think the two best teams got to the final, and the best team got the trophy.
This is the best thing that could have happened to soccer in our country. Perhaps more people will at least begin to appreciate what dominating possession can do. Unfortunately there are still some [...]

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Moises Orozco Must Go Pro!

July 15, 2010

So I took a drive to the Home Depot Center today where the US Development Academy Finals are being held.
Specifically, I went to watch Real So Cal vs Concorde Fire.
My objective was to identify if there were any elite players. One of 3four3’s missions is to scout and promote the absolute cream. In this match [...]

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Do Soccer Predictions Make You An Authority?

July 5, 2010

I was accused on a forum the other day of not sticking my neck out by making predictions. Even though I had, and shared their location (more on that later), this person’s statement disturbed me. Was this an attempt to discredit me? Or is this something people use to assign authority?
I’d like to think that [...]

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Thank You Ghana! You Are The Savior of US Soccer.

June 28, 2010

For anyone who is a fan of US Soccer or has a child that aspires to big things in the sport, you should say: “Thank you Ghana”.
I know I made my position clear last week, but this can’t be emphasized enough.
Thank the lord the US lost to Ghana on Saturday! Or in the words of [...]

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The US a World Cup Semi-Finalist? God Help “US”!

June 23, 2010

First and foremost it was important for us to get out of the group. And it’s tough to have written a better script!
The way we advanced – by a razor’s edge – helps to keep fans grounded, while at the same time experiencing an emotional reaction so rare in all of sports. This is [...]

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Who Says The US Doesn’t Have Quality Soccer Players? [Video]

June 3, 2010

Here’s our U-19s doing a one-touch warmup before last Monday’s National Cup game.
It is 7 v 7 with 2 neutrals (in blue). The dimensions of the grid are roughly 32 x 20 yards (about 1/10 a soccer field).
If you can’t see the video, click here.

Things To Keep in Mind

This was only the team’s 3rd meeting.
You [...]

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