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Cognitive Soccer Coaching: Build A Foundation First

June 25, 2016June 26, 2016 coachdibernardo

The foundation of cognitive soccer training is built upon developing focus, attention, emotional control and teamwork.  You will often hear me talk about building attention capacity, mental bandwidth and cognitive

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On The Wrong Path: Why The USSF Needs New Leadership & A New Direction

June 24, 2016 coachdibernardo

Let’s start by using Iceland as an example with a population of just 329,000. You can make the argument that Iceland has brought their national team program to a level

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Cognitive Triangle Passing + Overloads

June 19, 2016 coachdibernardo

This video demonstrates cognitive triangle passing + overload training.  The overload is created by bouncing 1-2 balls with the hands using a couple variations. The passing location of the soccer

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Cognitive Peripheral Vision Soccer Training

June 10, 2016 coachdibernardo

This video shows some unique exercises that will work on the players peripheral vision with and without the ball.  These types of exercises can be combined with many variations of

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Cognitive Soccer Video Series Part I

June 2, 2016 coachdibernardo

This video concentrates on building synchronization and coordination of movement between partners, increasing attention capacity, building focus and working on training overloads.

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Coordinated Movement: Training Cognitive Readiness

May 30, 2016 coachdibernardo

Two players face each other with bean bag in opposite hand and soccer ball on opposite foot.  The 15×15 yard grid is outlined with four cones of different colors.  

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Does A Fragment of Second Matter?

May 24, 2016 coachdibernardo

When we analyze high-level players it provides us with important clues into the secrets behind their elite performance on the soccer field. Is it possible that by saving seconds on

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8v1 Cognitive Rondo Training

May 19, 2016 coachdibernardo

8v1 Rondo (1-Touch & Unlimited Touch Ball): This 8v1 Rondo is played with two different color balls. The yellow ball is 1-touch only and the black & white ball is

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Obstructed Vision Soccer Training

May 16, 2016 coachdibernardo

In order to limit peripheral vision I have the players wear goggles that are designed to restrict their peripheral vision.  Instantly the players are forced to see the game in

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What Do Top Soccer Players See While Playing?

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 coachdibernardo

Have you ever watched a really good magician and been completely fooled? The other day I was watching a master magician perform on youtube and I was completely blown away,

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