Blog Posts

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

I hope this email finds you well.  Over the past three emails, I have outlined three key components to the college soccer recruiting process from a recruit viewpoint.  In the first email, I discussed the importance of being seen.  The second email focused on good communication with the coaching staff. ...