Playing up in older age groups, good or bad idea? Getting ahead doesn't always mean you will get better By Zuriel Lozano, international goalkeeper coach, M.S Sport & health science. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Snapchat Let's take a look at some advantages and disadvantages to playing up in older groups . First, every athlete or goalkeeper [...]
Stressed out soccer parent? Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Parents obsessed about their kids playing professionally or div IA study found that 26% of parents actually think their child will play professionally. This is an incredibly sad number of parents who were probably told by a coach, club [...]
Changes occur in every world cup that we watch. The players are faster, stronger, accurate, tactics are more advanced and their skill is out of this world. The goalkeepers in the last few world cups, DO NOT catch the ball consistently as years prior. In fact, many of them are now DEFLECTING or BLOCKING balls [...]
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS!! Choosing a youth soccer club has become so political & the most difficult task that a parent will do. Make no mistake about it, everyone knows that most youth soccer clubs today are a big business. Normally [...]
Share on facebook Share on twitter 7 out of 10 youth soccer players will quit playing by the age of 13. Many more players will start losing interest in between the age of 13-16 and completely quit playing soccer by the time they are seniors in high school. As results, only few will actually play [...]
Yout body language speaks louder than words. Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn FIRST TIME a coach meet a new player, they see player's BODY LANGUAGE.Many young soccer players have lost many opportunities because of their body language alone. They show up to a tryout, [...]
This blog will give a very quick view about gaining vertical jumps. The science behind the vertical jump is very complex but I'm hoping to give just enough information to help goalkeepers or any athlete reading this blog start thinking seriously about their jumps which is a very common problem with many goalkeepers today.To clarify, [...]
Mentally tough athletes. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Mental toughness starts at home. What if a child grows up in an environment where they get anything they want. They get toys, cars, nice vacations, money, expensive youth club, best education etc. literally, ANYTHING is affordable to them. At [...]
International goalkeeper coach Zuriel Z Lozano Denver Colorado
The most powerful way to help a young goalkeeper be mentally strong is being REALISTIC. However, KNOW that helping someone to be mentally strong takes time & is DIFFICULT. Here's how you can start: BE REALISTIC. If you FAIL TO IGNORE THIS FIRST STEP, then your chances in helping your goalkeeper will disappear. First step is being HONEST to [...]
