Pausing invites pressure and this also is a sign of genius because a truly intelligent player will find the ideal moments to lure opponents close in order to create space elsewhere for their teammates.

When you attach yourself to the lives of others, you recognize that it’s not really about formations or tactics; it’s about connecting with people, learning from them, and helping them grow in the process. That’s where the magic of coaching is, in getting to know people.

A soccer game is a kind of mini-life. When we send our children out on the field, we watch them go through an unpredictable condensed experience that mirrors human life as a whole.