Hoosier Futbol.com will make information available to players that involve real issues as they pertain to the players themselves. We will explore training tips, nutrition tips, game day tips and much much more. We will add new topics each week throughout the year.
WEEK 1 (November 6th)
- Tryout tips that can help you be prepared for your upcoming club tryout. READ MORE
- Do you ever run out of energy in a match? Do you want to be as fit in the 85th minute as you are in the 5th minute? READ MORE
- Players sometimes don't see eye to eye with their coach, how can you manage a good relationship with your coach? READ MORE
- Eating well to playing well are more important than ever in the game. Your body will thank you for it. READ MORE
- We don't see enough players in this country playing on their own. It is a key ingredient for players developing creativity and confidence by playing on their own with friends. Some of the best players in history recall how playing with friends for fun made them the player they became. READ MORE
- How do I contact a college program to show them I am interested in attending their school? Did you know only 2% of all soccer players are actively recruited? That means that coaches don't get to see the countless players that are interested in playing at the next level. Find out how to contact a college coach. READ MORE
WEEK 2 (November 13th)
- Why is juggling so important for players of all ages and ability levels? READ MORE
- What kind of player do you think you are? What kind of player do you want to be? The Chicago Fire's Chris Armas gives a little insight on what seperates good players from great ones. READ MORE
- Playing in the big game is what every player wants and dreams of, how do you deal with the nerves that go along with the big game? READ MORE
WEEK 3 (November 20th)
- Why is fitness so important when it comes to soccer? Coaches preach it, players want to be fitter and professionals live by it. Being fit to play the game is one of the most important factors to being able to play at a high level. READ MORE
- Every player wants to score a game-winning goal, but what enables that player to do so? Individual skill is one of the most important components to playing soccer at any level. Former Indiana University All-American, Columbus Crew and current US U17 National Team Coach Brian Maisonneuve explains why mastering the ball is so important. READ MORE
