Comments on: Breaking Bad Habits

By: Gary Kleiban

Gary Kleiban — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:39:29 +0000

Thanks Dylan.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:14:33 +0000

Great post. I really like the content on this website and will be sure to come back.

I especially like your point about the quality of coaching in this country. Until Soccer players are surrounded by quality coaches from a young age, this country will always be a few steps behind.

By: Gabe Ferreira

Gabe Ferreira — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:29:22 +0000

Very true, every year that passes after the age of 14 makes it harder and harder to change the way you play. Speaking from my own experience.

By: Gary Kleiban

Gary Kleiban — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:20:22 +0000

Thanks for the comment LE!

Yeah, I knew it was technically inaccurate while writing. I just wanted to get the main point across. But thanks for letting everyone know.

About the 16 year-olds, that’s a good point. Yes, in most cases they will understand what you are saying and want to buy into the program. The problem arises on the field. Their muscle memory and instinct is to do what they’ve always done before. That’s the real problem!

I’ll try to write up something more detailed …

By: LE Eisenmenger

LE Eisenmenger — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:49:56 +0000

Good points here, but one error in the first graph. Rodeo horses do not buck because of their wild nature. They buck because there is a belt cinched tightly over their groin which causes them agony. This is a coward’s sport. Besides, it’s a myth that horses are “broken,” they’re trained with behavior modification and encouragement and love, like pets and children.

Aside from that, 14-16 is late. In all seriousness, I’d like you to write a story about how to re-teach a team of 16 year-olds how to look at the game. You can address them individually and as a group, but it’s also teaching them that previous coaches (often parents) are misinformed, ignorant, and lazy. No matter how you try to avoid this, make it sound better, they’re smart and understand this. Many already suspect this and distrust their coaches. They’ve had so many that have taught them contradictory things.