by Coach Southerland | Sep 11, 2025 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Practice
Soccer IQ, also known as football IQ, refers to a player’s level of understanding and awareness of the game of soccer. It encompasses their ability to read and interpret the dynamics of the game, make quick decisions, anticipate movements, and effectively use...
by Coach Southerland | Sep 10, 2025 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Drills, Goalie, Practice, Skills
It’s important for young soccer players to get a taste of every position on the field — including, when they’re ready, goalkeeper. Typically, keepers aren’t part of the game until kids are a little bit older and more experienced, around age 9 or 10. By then, the idea...
by Coach Southerland | Sep 9, 2025 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Drills, Practice, Skills
Here is a great one touch drill that we will work on in the...
by Coach Southerland | Sep 8, 2025 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Drills, Practice
Here are some of the most common mistakes made by beginners.
by Coach Southerland | Sep 7, 2025 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Practice, Skills
Corner kicks in soccer offer valuable scoring opportunities and can be game-changers. Here, we’ll delve into the best approaches for executing a corner kick and discuss various strategies teams can employ: Technique: When taking a corner kick, it’s crucial...
by Coach Southerland | Dec 28, 2023 | Articles, College Station Soccer Club, Health and Nutrition
Hello Team and Soccer Families, It’s Coach Mick here. Today we’re going to discuss an incredibly important topic that’s as much about performance as it is about overall health: pre-game nutrition. Let’s learn how to fuel our bodies the right...
