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New Speed Juggling World Record

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:37:56 +0100

Did you know?

Parker Juklinski of Portsmouth, Rhode Island is now the World Record Holder in the 30 second speed juggling category.

Amazingly, he juggled the ball 252 times in 30 seconds. Almost 100 times more than the previous record.

Mind (and body) boggling!

Chinlone - Amazing Genius Ball Play

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:04 +0100

Watch and be amazed :)

The History of the Game...1004 BC in Japan

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:24 +0100

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.

Now THAT'S a Long Time to Head a Ball!!!

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:30 +0100

Did You Know?

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.

Speed Juggling - A Soccer Genius Skill!

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:41 +0100

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.

Did You Know? Pelé was a goalie, too!

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:46 +0100

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!

Soccer Genius Street Juggling

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:52 +0100

This is one of my all-time favourite videos of a young girl juggling in the street...set to some great soccer rhythm music.

Imagine yourself being able to do these same skills as you watch the girl learning to master the ball.

The History of the Game - Did You Know?

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:58 +0100

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.

World Champions at Play!

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:39:03 +0100

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!

Enjoy!

Hassan Ayari - A Soccer Genius in Training!

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:39:17 +0100

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.