Charles Richard Cotton is an internationally licensed expert specializing in teaching kids 7-17 how to unleash their own Soccer Genius - for on and off field success. He has over 30 years experience playing, coaching, and leading soccer communities. His accelerated training methods and unique soccer "Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit" approach help players and coaches achieve their highest levels of play and personal development. Charles lives in Calgary, Canada with his 3 beautiful daughters.
Did you know one of the earliest forms of soccer in which players kicked a ball around on a small field has been traced as far back to 1004 B.C. in Japan.
The longest time heading a football without it dropping is 8 hr 32 min 3 sec by Tomas Lundman (Sweden) at the Gångsatrahallen, Lidingo, Sweden, on February 27, 2004.
This week's video is an amazing speed juggling 'feat' by young Chloe Hegland of Canada. She holds the world record for most one foot juggles in 1 minute at 339. This type of skill takes amazing balance, core strength, concentration and fast twitch muscle firing. Amazing!
Speed juggling is a core element in all Soccer Genius Training programs.
Many people say that the Brazilian soccer player Pelé (born Edson Arantes do Nascimento) was the greatest player of all time, having scored 1200 goals during his career. The amazing Soccer Genius Fact is that he was also the back-up goalkeeper on a number of teams. Now that's two-way play the Soccer Genius way! Continue reading...
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Did you know one of the arliest forms of soccer in which players kicked a ball around on a small field
has been traced as far back to 1004 B.C. in Japan.
Here's a great video of two World Champions - Mr. Woo, the renowned World Freestyle Champion, and Ronaldinho, one of the all-time most gifted and joyful players on the planet.
These guys clearly have a great relationship with the ball!
It's amazing what a human being can accomplish when they are giving the gifts of dedicated instruction, time, patience and an inner passion to succeed.
Young Hassan Ayari has been blessed with these gifts - and a great Soccer Genius dad! Enjoy.
Charles Richard Cotton is an internationally licensed expert specializing in teaching kids 7-17 how to unleash their own Soccer Genius - for on and off field success. He has over 30 years experience playing, coaching, and leading soccer communities. His accelerated training methods and unique soccer "Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit" approach help players and coaches achieve their highest levels of play and personal development. Charles lives in Calgary, Canada with his 3 beautiful daughters.
