A few tips for young players, key aspects of the game to keep in mind, both defensively and and when attacking. Of course, don’t forget to enjoy yourself when playing, try new things on the pitch and take players on. Look at Ronaldinho for example, he’s deadly focused but at the same time he’s having fun. A player who cares about his team. He’s always smiling and cheering his teammates on. Above all, he wants the ball and wants to make things happen. That’s infectious.

General

* Keep high concentration at all times.
* Stay fit – endurance and strength.
* Be positive and play your best.
* Have realistic expectations of teammates.
* Communicate on the field (don’t scream or blame each other).
* Have the ability to combine with players.
* Show creativity and vision.
* Play the way you’re facing (play simple).

Defensively

* Be aware at all times.
* Play smart and anticipate.
* Always get behind the ball on defense.
* Stay on the goal side when defending.
* When challenged, make the play predictable so your teammate can anticipate the next pass or play.
* To make a player commit, take a quick step forward and quickly back off using your body to block the run. Not obstructing the player but anticipating the play.
* When faced with a two on one: buy time until help arrives (concede space a bit of space, don’t dive in); take away the pass and force the ball in one direction.
* Always recover centrally (toward the penalty spot).
* Always find a free player and mark-up.

Offensively

* Keep it simple.
* Have vision of the entire field.
* Play the ball back when options are limited or dangerous.
* Always look around before collecting a pass.
* Have a first time pass in mind before collecting the ball.
* Be calm with the ball.
* Always be in position to support teammates.
* Give options to player with the ball (check in and check out asking for the ball).
* Keep your elbows up and use your body to protect and shield the ball.
* Take on players in offensive third of the field.
* Dribble toward defender until he leaves his mark then pass or beat him.

Key Training Tips

* Get lots of touches on the ball.
* Small sided games help develop creativity and skill (keep the training area small so players have less time on the ball, must make quick decisions and are always under pressure).

tips:

-practice. That will really help you to become a great soccer player, and also you need to have the determination and heart towards the game.

-Before you start practicing, do some jogging first like 10 rounds around the soccer field, and then do some stretches to work up your muscles.

-Use your head when you play, don’t just kick the ball anywhere, be sure that you know where to pass or kick the ball to.

to become a better player:
Just practice and have determination to get the goal you want.

hope that help’s.

Soccer began in England in the mid-1800’s, and was originally played by the higher, more aristocratic English classes in their boarding schools and private clubs. The ease and inexpense of the sport quickly moved it ahead as a sport for the masses however. Today soccer is ranked as one of the world’s leading sports for commoners.

The London Football Association was founded and 1863 and is responsible for standardizing game rules throughout Europe. In less than 20 years, professional players and teams were hitting the field.

Soccer began to spread throughout Europe almost immediately, with Spain, Germany, Italy, and France all taking up the game b the early 20th century. As interest in the sport grew throughout the world, so did an interest in formal competition. In 1900, the first soccer game was played at the Olympics, with medals introduced just eight years later. Professional players, however, were exempt from competition in the Olympic Games for more than 80 years.

In 1904, The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), was formed, followed by the first World Cup international competition in 1930. A round-robin style tournament that pits teams from individual nations against each other every four years, the World Cup has grown into an international affair, with nearly 200 teams now seeking admittance. Only 24 are permitted to compete.

Although it took the United States years to enter the soccer arena on a widespread basis, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) was formed in 1913. Unfortunately, most Americans preferred watching (and playing) a different form of the sport — American football — until a Brazilian named Pele, (considered to the greatest soccer player of all time), joined the N.Y. Cosmos team in 1975. With such an amazing player to watch in America, popularity of the sport grew throughout the states, until his retirement in 1977, when soccer once again took a backseat to football. Following Pele’s retirement, the North American Soccer League slowly lost fan support, finally dissolving in 1985.

It wasn’t until the men’s World Cup competition, was held in the United States in 1994, that soccer interest was renewed among American youth. The Major League Soccer (MLS), was founded in 1993, and began its first season in 1996 with 10 teams and 32 regular season games. More than 3 million fans watched the playoffs that year. By 1991, women were finally allowed to play on a professional level, when the Women’s World Cup competition was introduced for the first time.

The interest in youth soccer remains strong throughout the United States today. Sports teams and leagues are now available in nearly every American community. From pee-wee players who aren’t even in school yet, to semi-professional high school teams, players of all interest and abilities are now hitting the soccer field for both spring and fall competition. The U.S. Youth Soccer, a division of the USSF, now includes nearly 3 million official players.

MMA referreeing is relatively new, and there are lots of them needed.

I attached a link to John McCarthy’s MMA ref training school. There’s some good info, and you can see if you are interested enough to take a course.

Good Luck.