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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.
7 Reasons Why You’re Not Improving in Soccer and how to fix it
Solo Soccer Training

7 Reasons Why You’re Not Improving in Soccer and how to fix it

ByCoach Daniel 05/25/202606/02/2026

One of the most frustrating things for a soccer player, especially a beginner, is putting in consistent effort and still not feeling…

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7 Ways to Know If You’re Improving as a Soccer Player
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7 Ways to Know If You’re Improving as a Soccer Player

ByCoach Daniel 06/02/202606/02/2026

Knowing whether you are actually getting better at soccer or not is something many players struggle with, because progress in this sport…

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soccer skills
Soccer Drills and Skills

15 Most Important Basic Soccer Skills for Every Player

ByCoach Daniel 08/15/202504/09/2026

If you don’t know how to play the game, how are you supposed to have fun and play your best? The reality…

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Barefoot soccer training
How to Get Better at Soccer

5 Benefits of Barefoot Soccer Training Every Player Should Know

ByCoach Daniel 08/17/202504/08/2026

When was the last time you played soccer barefoot? Have you ever even kicked a soccer ball without your cleats? Before they…

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5 Tips on How to Improve Game IQ in Soccer Right Now
Soccer Drills and Skills

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

ByCoach Daniel 08/17/202504/11/2026

Soccer is like chess because you have to think first before you move. Soccer IQ refers to a player’s ability to read…

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How to Improve Awareness in Soccer
Soccer Drills and Skills

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

ByCoach Daniel 08/18/202504/09/2026

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

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How to improve decision making in soccer
Soccer Drills and Skills

How to Improve Decision Making in Soccer: 5 Smart Steps

ByCoach Daniel 08/19/202506/29/2026

Elite soccer players don’t just think faster; they think better. At the highest levels of the game, players consider 3X more variables…

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How to Read the Game of Soccer: 5 Tips and Tricks
How to Get Better at Soccer

How to Read the Game of Soccer: 5 Tips and Tricks

ByCoach Daniel 07/20/202607/05/2026

If you often find yourself surprised on the field or a step behind the play, it is not just about your positioning…

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Think Faster in Soccer
How to Get Better at Soccer

5 Ways to Think Faster in Soccer

ByCoach Daniel 07/13/202607/02/2026

If you want to stand out on the field, it is not just about your technique, athleticism, or fitness; it is about…

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How to improve creativity
Soccer Drills and Skills

How to Improve Creativity in Soccer: 9 Game-Changing Strategies

ByCoach Daniel 08/20/202504/14/2026

Every soccer game is an endless series of puzzles that requires creativity: How do you beat three defenders in tight spaces? What…

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