Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.

Talent is not enough. It's an important component in a successful performance, but it's really only a starting point.

To some, challenges are exhausting. To others, they are opportunities in waiting.

If I win, I attract other good players and by doing that I win more games.

Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.

At a youth soccer game you'll probably hear parents and coaches on the sidelines yelling, 'Pass the ball! Pass the ball!' ... When we continually tell our young players to pass the ball, we're not allowing them to develop their full potential, especially those who have the ability to take their opponents on and beat them one-on-one. As a result, we run the risk of diminishing a player's artistry and potential.

Have a vision and then create your own reality. Otherwise, someone else may create it for you.