How to do well at soccer tryouts I’d be lying if I said not to be nervous going into tryouts. Having the butterflies means you care about how you do and the result. And that’s a good thing!Before I get into tips to have a good soccer tryout, I want to make sure you read…
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Center Circle: Insider tryout tips from a former club coach
Before running Finesse Soccer full-time, I coached two premier soccer teams. I coached these teams in various soccer clubs (Kansas Rush, FC Kansas City and KC Strikers). My goal was to keep my teams largely intact, and arranging the players on both my teams in a way so they were best suited for their development.…
Center Circle: 3 things to consider when choosing a new soccer team or club
Switching soccer teams happens for any number of reasons. Essentially, a player or family is looking for a different kind of experience, team or coach. Families ask me all the time which is the “best team” or “best club”. They may be looking to switch clubs, or make the move from recreational soccer to premier soccer,…
Center Circle: Get ahead of the tryout game and do some research in the spring soccer season
Here are 3 things you can do this spring to help your daughter prepare for soccer tryouts Another question often get from soccer parents is “which teams or clubs should we plan to tryout for?” I advise people to choose a team based on the coach, not the club name. Club experiences can vary greatly,…
Which is the best soccer club in Kansas City
There are so many soccer clubs and teams in kansas city. So, which one is the best? If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this, I would be off on a private island, playing soccer on a perfect pitch with views of the ocean.Ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you get…
Beginner Goalkeeper Skills
Goalkeeper is the most technical position on the soccer field. A goalie needs to know how to stop shots, distribute the ball, and lead from the back. All this comes with dedicated training that helps formalize solid foundations and develop good habits. The Finesse Soccer Goalkeeper Academy is a coaching team comprised of former collegiate…
Soccer camp tips
Summer is almost here, which means camp season is about to be in full swing! We've listed some tips for players coming to our soccer camp. (more…)