Why Being Selfish Is Good for Young Soccer Players

It amazes me how many young soccer players are afraid to dribble.  They don't want to be considered a ball hog, or selfish, or get yelled at by the coach because they lose the ball.  Yet, mastering the ball is the key to development.  Without it, you can't play the game.  But we as adults actively discourage players from dribbling!  We are actually hurting them with this nonsense!  Listen in to find out what being selfish really is, how dribbling helps the entire team, and discover tips on how you can help your players understand that dribbling can be the right decision and why it doesn't mean you are being a selfish player.  Let's stop constraining our players, and unleash their greatness!

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