January 2018

With preseason coming to a close and the regular season up and running, I wanted to begin a series of emails that reflect some things we are trying to accomplish in our own program.  The first of which is being better in possession. The blue print of our success that has led us to our […]

As the calendar turns to November, the playoff season is upon us.  I’m sure many of you are either winding down your seasons or progressing your way through the playoffs.  Here at F&M we are gearing up for our conference playoff with the hopes of advancing to our fifth straight NCAA National Tournament.  Riding a

I hope all is well as the season has officially shifted to fall.  As we approach the half way point of our regular season, I wanted to continue to share some of the training ideas we are currently implementing within our program. Due to some significant injuries including Ugo Okoli (All-American winger), Robert Maze (11

In my last email I mentioned that there are multiple different ways to play soccer. I think most people immediately think about systems of play here (4-4-2, 3-4-3. 4-3-3 etc.) but I am actually pointing more towards styles of play. I think teams play one of four ways. They are Building from the Back, Sitting

We believe that the game of soccer is sometimes overcomplicated and that there are six basic, yet often sometimes overlooked areas that can win your team games.  They include goal kicks, throw-ins (2 types), counterattacks, the keeper rule, and the “five” rule. Goal Kicks: Keepers don’t have to take them. If you have a back

As the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Franklin & Marshall College, I found myself this past weekend sitting on a cold soccer field in South Jersey (That is Southern New Jersey for those from out of the region!). Odds are you were on a soccer field somewhere. Players playing, club coaches coaching, officials making everyone