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About
Russ
A
latecomer to soccer, I began as one of those parent volunteer coaches.
I had played a few years in an adult league, and was pressed into
coaching my then-seven-year-old son's team (Jesse).
Like
all new soccer players, mine played Bunch Ball. I wanted them to
spread out and pass the ball, but how? I didn't know of any coaching
books or courses that might help, so I began inventing. And that's
how Thoughtful Soccer got started.
Over
the next eleven years, I continued formulating ideas and practice
games. Coaching the St. Mary's Sweepers, Jesse's travel team, was
a highlight. I also continued playing soccer. From all this activity,
Thoughtful Soccer evolved into a complete package.
When
Jesse went off to college soccer, I began teaching coaches and teams
the Thoughtful Soccer approach. I also began writing the book, which
Reedswain published in late 2002. Thoughtful Soccer: the Think-First
Approach to Playing and Coaching clearly outlines my coaching
method and philosophy.
I'm
convinced that Thoughtful Soccer works, and I'm spreading the word
in as many ways as possible. In addition to the book and this web
site, I offer clinics for coaches and players. I'm also developing
video clips that show the approach in action. My ultimate goal is
to help organize a soccer club along Thoughtful Soccer lines.
Currently,
I'm also coaching soccer and tennis at St. Mary's Ryken High School,
in Leoanrdtown, MD.
Thanks
for visiting Thoughtful Soccer!
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