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Author: Coach Daniel

Daniel is an amateur footballer, blogger, sports coordinator, and coach/trainer with 15+ years playing experience across club, high school, college, adult recreational, and competitive leagues. Daniel also holds a grassroots soccer coaching license, a Kinesiology degree, and is certified in personal training and nutrition.
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How to Get Better at Soccer: 9 Practical Tips to Improve Faster

ByCoach Daniel 08/14/202508/17/2025

No matter where you are in your soccer journey, there is a high chance that if you’re reading this post, you’re looking…

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Top 15 Most Important Soccer Skills Every Player Must Master

ByCoach Daniel 08/15/202508/17/2025

What separates a World Cup champion from a weekend warrior isn’t talent alone – it’s more about mastering the same fundamental soccer…

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5 Benefits of Barefoot Soccer Training Every Player Should Know

ByCoach Daniel 08/17/2025

Before they became legends, players like Pelé, Maradona, and even Messi first learned how to play the game barefoot. Without fancy cleats…

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5 Actionable Tips on How to Improve Game IQ in Soccer Right Now
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5 Actionable Tips on How to Improve Game IQ in Soccer Right Now

ByCoach Daniel 08/17/202508/17/2025

What separates Messi from an average player isn’t raw talent—it’s his ability to read the game like a chess master, anticipating three…

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How to Improve Awareness in Soccer: 5 Keys to Better Vision

ByCoach Daniel 08/18/202508/18/2025

Picture this: The ball comes to your feet, you take your first touch, and suddenly you’re swarmed by opponents. You lose track…

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How to Improve Decision Making in Soccer: 5 Smart Steps

ByCoach Daniel 08/19/202508/19/2025

Professional soccer players don’t just think faster—they think better. Elite players consider 3x more variables in each decision while processing information 2x…

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How to Improve Creativity in Soccer: 9 Game Changing Strategies

ByCoach Daniel 08/20/2025

Every soccer game is an endless series of puzzles: How do you beat three defenders in tight spaces? What happens when your…

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How to Improve Composure in Soccer: 7 Best Practices
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How to Improve Composure in Soccer: 7 Best Practices

ByCoach Daniel 08/22/202508/22/2025

Every soccer player faces the same enemy: pressure. It makes your first touch heavy, turns simple passes into disasters, and transforms confident…

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How to Improve Speed of Play in Soccer: 7 Essential Tips

ByCoach Daniel 08/23/2025

Two players. Same technical ability. Same fitness level. But one looks like they’re playing in slow motion, while the other one looks…

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How to Improve First Touch in Soccer: 5 Proven Methods
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How to Improve First Touch in Soccer: 5 Proven Methods

ByCoach Daniel 08/21/202508/21/2025

In soccer, your first touch is like an actor’s entrance on stage—it instantly tells the audience whether you belong in the spotlight…

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My name is Daniel Pena, a passionate footballer, coach, and sports coordinator dedicated to helping players unlock their full potential on and off the field.

My Experience: 15+ years of experience playing in club soccer, high school, college, and top adult amateur leagues in the United States, 2 years of private training, and owner of Coach Daniel PT (this website/training program), The Art of Football Blog, and Bay Area Champions.

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