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Im a sophmore and just started playing soccer this year. I'm not a starter and i really want to prove that I can play good. I want to play defense. The problem is I basically have no motivation to play hard, people such as my mom and sister are putting me down saying I cant do it. I almost want to quit, but I need advice on how to get myself motivated and focused and more energized. Any soccer advice would be appreciated. =] (link)
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I play stopper on Varsity and I know girls who only started playing last year and are already brilliant. You can be there, too!
WHY YOU'RE NOT STARTING NOW:
Your coach is scared to put you in because he hasn't seen you play enough, not because he doesn't think you're good enough. Hang in there!
HOW TO PROVE YOU SHOULD START... and soon:
As a defender, you must be very aggressive and focused. Use every disadvantage of the opponent. If they're bigger than you, chances are you're faster. If you're taller, you can get the ball back up to your team before it even hits the ground. Think about your innate characteristics that you can use and don't be afraid.
Defense uses the wings. Receive the ball, take a touch if there's no pressure, and then send it up the side of the field to an open midfielder/forward on your team. LOOKING BEFORE YOU KICK immediately sets you apart from usual newbies!
If you come to practices and play with heart, your coach will notice.
ON MOTIVATION/FOCUS:
Watch Pele or Mia Hamm on youtube. That makes me want to go out and play soccer every day for the rest of my life. Oh, and search "soccer" or "world cup" on National Geographic: their article from 2006 by Brazil really inspired me.
Focus comes from wanting to win. You'll discipline yourself to be focused if you want to win, and be a player who contributed to that win.
ON ENERGY:
In the long run, think about running over the summer or joining your school's XC team. Because I run cross-country, my speed is still peaking when other players are getting tired.
For immediate results, eat protien and carbs. Drink water!
Don't quit. Soccer is an amazing sport- absolutely beautiful. As for your family, my parents tend to give me a rundown of everything I did wrong during a game or practice, just because they want to see me get better. You can prove yourself, and they'll soon forget they even said such things...
LIVSOCCER1
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