Mental Toughness in Youth Soccer: Preparing our Players Better
Soccer News: As coaches we aim to train our players to be able to develop mastery of soccer’s most used skills. SOCCER NEWS
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Dr. Gentile on Player-to-Coach Communication
Soccer News for Youth Parents, Players and Soccer Coaches: There are times in an athletes’ career when they need a little more guidance or clarification than the words echoed on the practice field by a coach. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Dr. Gentile on Giving Thanks to Volunteers
Dr. Dina Gentile on Youth Soccer: The destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy has given new meaning to volunteerism in the soccer community. SOCCER NEWS
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Dr. Gentile on Youth Soccer - Beyond the Xs and Os
Dr. Dina Gentile explains how developing a youth soccer team is more than teaching the Xs and Os. SOCCER NEWS
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Dr. Gentile on the Role of Coaches in Player Development
Dr. Dina Gentile explains the role of coaches in youth soccer players development SOCCER NEWS
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Dr. Gentile on the Parents' Role in Player Development
What should a parent's role be in order to best support a young player? SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Dr. Gentile on Dealing with the Pressure in Youth Competitive Soccer
Three Important Tips for Parents to Ease the Burden of Competitive Play for Youth Soccer Players. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Dr. Gentile on Small-Sided Games: The Key to Player Development
The importance of small-sided games for player development. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Youth Soccer Coaching Tips: Listening to Your Athlete
Dr. Dina Gentile on What Really Matters. Listening is an art, and not one we all practice enough ... SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Youth Soccer Report Card Time!
Dr. Dina Gentile on What Really Matters. As the academic year ends, so does the soccer season for many of us. It is a time to reflect, evaluate and plan for success with a review. SOCCER NEWS
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Soccer Officials: Part of the Development Team
Dr. Dina Gentile on What Really Matters - Discovering Teachable Moments on the Field. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Signs of an Effective Youth Soccer Practice
Dr. Dina Gentile on What Really Matters and How to Grade yourself! SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Volunteer Soccer Coaches: Every Player Counts
Dr. Dina Gentile on What Really Matters. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Youth Soccer: Coaches Spring Soccer Checklist
Coaches Get Ready for Spring Season - Rentention, Clinicians, Evaluations & Volunteer Coaches SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Love of Soccer: Be Infectious!
When I reflect back on my experiences as a child, middle school kid, college student, and professional adult what has always stayed consistent in my life is sport. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
US Youth Soccer's Player Development Model
Youth Soccer Insights: A review by Dina Gentile SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Why we need the WPS
Youth Soccer Insights: Why we need a women's professional league in the USA SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
Psychology of Trophies in Youth Soccer
Are they more than dust collectors? SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
How To Communicate Better on the Youth Soccer Field
Youth Soccer: Talking to your kid's coach can be hard. Dr. Dina Gentile's Advice for: Creating Positive Communication between Parents, Players and Coaches and Setting Expectations. Exploring the role of Coaches in the Communication Process. SOCCER NEWS
Dr. Dina Gentile |
The Psychology of Winning and When It Can Be a Burden
Youth Soccer News: Expectations, Pressure, Disapointment - The Cycyle of Soccer and the Burden of Winning. How Coaches can Help Lead Winning Teams to Success. SOCCER NEWS
Dina Gentile |
Soccer Volunteers: The Force Behind the Fall Season
The new fall soccer season has begun and as we cheer for our youth soccer players it is important to take a moment to cheer our volunteers, especially those who volunteer to coach our youth. Dr. Dina Gentile is a Professor of Sport Management, a youth coach and a new writer for SoccerNation News. SOCCER NEWS
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