Author: Charles Richard Cotton


charles Cotton 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.

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World Champions at Play!

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Thursday, December 9, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
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!
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Recommended Media: Street Skills

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
Here's one of my all-time favourite YouTube videos. I send it out to all my Soccer Genius students and include it in the second level of my HomeSkills Magic series. It's of a young teenage girl sharing her amazing juggling talents. I know you'll love it!

(the music is good - turn it up ;)
 

 
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Recommended Media: Amazing Football Comeback!

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
A different type of 'football' inspires this weeks media recommendation - American football. This video highlights one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sport. The humour and unbelievable outcome capture the genius "NEVER QUIT" spirit brilliantly. 

Enjoy! 
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Recommended Media - Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior - Phil Jackson

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
Phil Jackson is one of the greatest team builders and player managers in the history of sport. He holds several coaching records in the NBA. His writings are inspiring and part of my required reading list for aspiring Soccer Genius coaches. Learn from a Master. Read Phil's book. 



Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior - Phil Jackson 
  
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Recommended Media: Vision of a Champion

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
Anson Dorrance is arguably the most successful soccer coach in history. Period! His book, Vision of a Champion, is a must read for coaches, parents and later-stage developing players. Anson is one of the early Soccer Genius pioneers and I highly recommend his book. 




   
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Recommended Media: Ronaldhino's Top 10 Goals

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
This week's recommendation is an amazing video compilation of goals from one of the world's all-time great Soccer Geniuses - Ronaldhino. Simply enjoy the brilliance and then spend time visualizing  (imagining on purpose in your mind's eye) yourself doing these very same skills. It's a success habit of all developing Soccer Geniuses. 

Enjoy the magic!



 Ronaldhino's Top 10 Goals 
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Recommended Media: Winners Never Cheat

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
Today's recommendation is written more for a business audience, however, the lessons and values are immediately and universally applicable to sports. Jon Huntsman is definitely a Soccer Genius in the making! 



 Winners Never Cheat - Even in Difficult Times 

by Jon M. Huntsman 

   
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Recommended Media: The Peaceful Warrior

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
Here's a book that has inspired many a genius action in recent years. I give it a strong recommendation for those of you looking to find deeper meaning in the game we call Life. 



 The Way of the Peaceful Warrior 

by Dan Millman 

   Enjoy! 
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Recommended Media: The Alchemist

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
Books have the ability to inspire us to new heights of awareness and transform our experience of everyday life. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one such book. I highly recommend it. 





  "...no heart has ever suffered  when it goes in search of its dreams."


  "When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream."
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Recommended Media: Amazing Ball Tricks from Tim Nolan

Posted by Charles Richard Cotton on Sunday, August 29, 2010, In : Recommended Media 
I love when people do amazing tricks with balls. This week's recommended media is a short video of a man named Tim Nolan from the USA who can do some pretty darn genius tricks with a ball or two (or 9). Click below and enjoy! 
Please click on the youtube link below to view the video 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBX9Wz0SD0s 
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