Why people involved in football youth development need to be professionals! http://sportsscientists.com/2009/01/the-matthew-effect/ … [Read more...] about When Professionalism Really Matters…
From Talent to Professional Football
I came across the following study the other day and found it very interesting and somewhat alarming. The extent to which the German youth development pathway exposes their talented players to physical, mental and emotional stress that leads 45 per cent to quit playing football before advancing to … [Read more...] about From Talent to Professional Football
The Game Intelligence Approach
“ There is no greater power on the football field than the players intelligence!" Hi my name is Andre Gumprecht and I would like to welcome everyone back to a new and exciting year here at CCSC. I am very excited to to be in charge of our U12’s and U13’s this year. I would like to give parents a … [Read more...] about The Game Intelligence Approach
Why is Futsal so Important?
If you don't play Futsal at a young age you are not giving yourself the best chance to reach your full potential. Your Coach Andre Gumprecht GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH FUTSAL…. An Interview with Daniel Coyle, author of “The Talent Code” By Anna Edgerton BERKELEY, Calif. (5-20-10) – The … [Read more...] about Why is Futsal so Important?
How do you learn the first touch skills of Iniesta?
Today's blog hopefully helps you understand the need for carefully designed football practices that allow players to experience on-field game situations and from that, develop and enhance functional game skills ie 1v1, first touch, striking the ball and running with the ball. "Football … [Read more...] about How do you learn the first touch skills of Iniesta?
Talent v passion: What’s going to get you to the top?
What will be the driving force behind your success? Andre poses this fundamental question. How will you respond? http://youtu.be/pd2IjxmDNzM … [Read more...] about Talent v passion: What’s going to get you to the top?