What It Takes to Be the Best! (Part 1 of 2)
But -- if you have the drive, the talent, and are willing to go the distance --- you might just make it there.
Today's post comes from our friends at ONE on ONE Soccer® and is written by the one-and-only Glenn "Mooch" Myernick (former coach to the US Men's Olympic Team and assistant coach to the US Men's World Cup Team)!
In this article Mooch talks about what it actually takes to make it to the highest levels in soccer. Read it and re-read it. Take it to heart. This is good stuff, folks! Read part 1 below...
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE BEST!
Today's post comes from our friends at ONE on ONE Soccer® and is written by the one-and-only Glenn "Mooch" Myernick (former coach to the US Men's Olympic Team and assistant coach to the US Men's World Cup Team)!
In this article Mooch talks about what it actually takes to make it to the highest levels in soccer. Read it and re-read it. Take it to heart. This is good stuff, folks! Read part 1 below...
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE BEST!
"The ultimate goal of any young player is to play for his/her national team and represent their country. But, what gets us there? What are the national team programs looking for in players... and what do I need to do to be noticed? Yes, obviously I must be technically gifted and understand the game tactically, but where does this ability stem from? How do I get from the U6 player to the player on the U16 National Team or Regional ODP Team, for example?
Well, the amount and quality of training/competition that is done from the days of the U6 player to the older ages is what are the keys to a good player.
To be the best soccer player and achieve a lot of success in the game you need a couple different elements.
First and foremost...
Well, the amount and quality of training/competition that is done from the days of the U6 player to the older ages is what are the keys to a good player.
To be the best soccer player and achieve a lot of success in the game you need a couple different elements.
First and foremost...
You need to have the proper ATTITUDE. You must really ask yourself, do I really want this? What are the goals of the player? If getting to the national team levels are the goal, then there is a particular attitude that is required.
Players that truly love the game and have lofty goals are the players that do not need the motivation to work hard. Typically those players are constantly searching for situations where they can put themselves into the fire. Challenging themselves daily and having the inner power and desire to play just for the pure love of the game. It is that internal motivation that you truly want to be the best player that you can be because you absolutely love it!
Players that truly love the game and have lofty goals are the players that do not need the motivation to work hard. Typically those players are constantly searching for situations where they can put themselves into the fire. Challenging themselves daily and having the inner power and desire to play just for the pure love of the game. It is that internal motivation that you truly want to be the best player that you can be because you absolutely love it!
A strong attitude for the game will also lead you down the path of doing whatever it takes to succeed on the field and doing your job well."
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Next week we'll post Part 2 of this article, where Mooch further unveils what it really takes to Be the Best! (And be sure to follow our friends at ONE on ONE Soccer® on Twitter and Facebook by clicking below!)
