Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.
Chemistry is a contribution that teammates make to each other, but it's also something a coach can create or facilitate.
To some, challenges are exhausting. To others, they are opportunities in waiting.
When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself.
Placing blame on others is easy. Taking responsibility for yourself is empowering.
You can't have assistant coaches who aren't loyal - but you can learn a lot from your assistant coaches.