I try to post something at least once a month, but unfortunately last month I had so much work and not enough down time. My friends and I came up with an Idea of using our experience and talent to make a difference or giving back to the community. We started partnering with Host families to bring young soccer players to study and play soccer in the US. So far there are two players that we managed to bring. One of the players plays for the South African U17 National team.
Our goal is to Identify kids that not only show great potential with their soccer skills but also will be able to perform well in school. One of the problems that is always a recurring factor is that a lot of these young men find it hard to adjust in these new environment that they find themselves in. Thats where the host families comes into play. They help these young men adjust to their new life. We plan on not only Identifying kids from SA only but kids from within US. Help them locate University that will be beneficial in-terms of school and soccer, by providing them scholarships and a wonderful environment to grow as young men.
We have been getting a lot of requests and videos showcases. If you want more information feel free to send me a message at Chinamaja@yahoo.com
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
August 16
The question that came to mind today as I watch Manchester United play against New Castle made me wonder. What makes a good coach? is it the experience? is it the ability to strategies? is it the players? is the number of licensing a coach has?
When I watch the New Castle coach come out of the tunnel at second half, made me realize it is a combination of the above. It is hard to come full circle if most of the above are not met. So the question then that follows is do you need to cover all of the above in order to be successful? What happens if the players are not up to the standard, what do you do as a coach? I believe this is where the character of the coach comes into play. Off course Manchester United has better players. But I didn't think New Castle's players where not good, the way the coach used them was not the right way. He went into the game playing into Man U's hands. He did a decent job of defending but when the players won the ball he did not know what to do. Get it? I'm not saying they (Players) did not know what to do, is the coach who did not know what to do. Players play according to the coach.
I saw for about 4 times in the second half where N Castle players would win the ball but try to dribble 3 or 4 Man U defenders. Now that's just insane. You went to Man U's home and try to dribble like that. The coach should have kept the ball a little more. So know your players and plan accordingly, that's the message for today.
When I watch the New Castle coach come out of the tunnel at second half, made me realize it is a combination of the above. It is hard to come full circle if most of the above are not met. So the question then that follows is do you need to cover all of the above in order to be successful? What happens if the players are not up to the standard, what do you do as a coach? I believe this is where the character of the coach comes into play. Off course Manchester United has better players. But I didn't think New Castle's players where not good, the way the coach used them was not the right way. He went into the game playing into Man U's hands. He did a decent job of defending but when the players won the ball he did not know what to do. Get it? I'm not saying they (Players) did not know what to do, is the coach who did not know what to do. Players play according to the coach.
I saw for about 4 times in the second half where N Castle players would win the ball but try to dribble 3 or 4 Man U defenders. Now that's just insane. You went to Man U's home and try to dribble like that. The coach should have kept the ball a little more. So know your players and plan accordingly, that's the message for today.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Camp
Our Camps are around the corner and if you haven't signed up take a few minutes to visit our site and join this exciting week of learning and teaching as you play with good players around the surrounding areas in the Grand Strand.
Contact Coach China at 843.457.8247
Friday, May 14, 2010
Dear Soccer Players
Are you a soccer player? Do you enjoy learning new techniques? Do you want to improve your skill level? Do you need to improve your confidence in your game?
If you have answered yes to any of the questions above then KICK-OFF SOCCER is for you. Our goal is to target young soccer players at an early age to empower them with the necessary skills and fundamentals of playing the game of soccer.
It takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become a top class athlete in any sports discipline. The simple rule in soccer is that the more touches on the ball a player gets, the better the player will be. We at Kick-Off Soccer can accelerate players learning through our individual & small group-training program. The purpose of this very specialized training program is to enable players to receive individual instruction in specific areas of the game, which would be difficult to teach in a large team environment.
For more information about doing private lessons with us go to www.kickoffcamps.com
These one on one session have proven to be a good fit for individual players since they are tailored according to the player’s level and skill of play. Whether you are just starting to learn about the game of soccer or have been playing for a while, Kick-off soccer is worth a shot.
My goal as a coach is to create a safe environment but yet competitive, as the players will be challenged to their full ability while improving their technique, tactics and skills of manipulating their opponents in the game. The sessions are geared towards Shooting, Dribbling, Passing and Controlling of the ball. I would like to personally encourage you to try this program at least once and then judge us from there. Do not let this opportunity to improve your skill this summer pass you by. While your peers are taking summer off, be the first to take this advantage of working on some fundamentals so that when the fall comes you will be ready.
Call to reserve a place, as the sessions will be starting right after the schools are closed.
If you want to know more about Coach China, please go to http://www.kickoffcamps.com/Biography to read further about the program and me.
There are special prices for the new comers starting this summer, so take advantage of these offerings. If you bring a friend, you will receive a referral discount towards your sessions for the duration of the program.
For More information about Prices and location please call
843.457.8247
WWW.KICKOFFCAMPS.COM
Monday, May 3, 2010
Summer Camp
Elite Soccer Camp
It is that time of the year again. When you start planning your summer and along with which soccer camps to attend. I would like to personally invite you to my Elite Soccer Camp this summer. Where you will not only have FUN, but also be CHALLENGED, PUSHED, TESTED to fully maximize your potential and ability. Our Elite Camp is geared towards soccer players who are involved in travel soccer. It is a mixture of Premier, Challenge and Classic level players. Upon your arrival, you will be grouped according to the skill level of the players, allowing you to be Challenged, Pushed and Tested not only by the coaches but also by your peers.
For more information about our Boys/Girls Elite Soccer camp please go to www.chinamaja.com
It is that time of the year again. When you start planning your summer and along with which soccer camps to attend. I would like to personally invite you to my Elite Soccer Camp this summer. Where you will not only have FUN, but also be CHALLENGED, PUSHED, TESTED to fully maximize your potential and ability. Our Elite Camp is geared towards soccer players who are involved in travel soccer. It is a mixture of Premier, Challenge and Classic level players. Upon your arrival, you will be grouped according to the skill level of the players, allowing you to be Challenged, Pushed and Tested not only by the coaches but also by your peers.
For more information about our Boys/Girls Elite Soccer camp please go to www.chinamaja.com
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This summer we will also be having our first Recreational Soccer Camp. This camp is ideal for children that play at the recreational level or play for school that are looking for some soccer fun and instruction at the same time. Our professional staff will not only coach the fundamentals of soccer but will teach campers the valuable lesson of teamwork.
Players will also perform daily skills challenges for the week. While this camp
is for the recreational level soccer player, the emphasis is on learning in an enjoyable environment that promotes self confidence.
For more information about our Recreational Soccer Camp please go to www.chinamaja.com
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For more information about our Soccer heroes please go to www.chinamaja.com
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Any additional questions please don't hesitate to email me or call me at 843.457.8247
Mzansi Recreational Soccer Camp
This summer we will also be having our first Recreational Soccer Camp. This camp is ideal for children that play at the recreational level or play for school that are looking for some soccer fun and instruction at the same time. Our professional staff will not only coach the fundamentals of soccer but will teach campers the valuable lesson of teamwork.
Players will also perform daily skills challenges for the week. While this camp
is for the recreational level soccer player, the emphasis is on learning in an enjoyable environment that promotes self confidence.
For more information about our Recreational Soccer Camp please go to www.chinamaja.com
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Soccer Heroes Soccer Camp
Where Champions are made! Often Imitated, never duplicated; our Soccer Heroes Camp is soccer in a fun filled environment for boys and girls aged 4 to 6.
This camp is a great way to introduce young children to soccer in a short camp format of enjoyable games. This
popular program involves soccer-based activities, promotes motor skill development, aids group interaction and is an
excellent form of exercise. The emphasis is on FUN, FUN and FUN!
This camp is a great way to introduce young children to soccer in a short camp format of enjoyable games. This
popular program involves soccer-based activities, promotes motor skill development, aids group interaction and is an
excellent form of exercise. The emphasis is on FUN, FUN and FUN!
For more information about our Soccer heroes please go to www.chinamaja.com
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Any additional questions please don't hesitate to email me or call me at 843.457.8247
Sincerely, Director of Soccer at LBS Kickoff Soccer Camp |
Friday, June 12, 2009
Summer
Hello Gang
Soccer, Soccer, Soccer.....what else is there to talk about. We recently just finished our tryouts. The future for the club is looking really good. About 2 yrs ago we had 6 kids, Im glad to say today we have 85 players that belong to Long Bay Soccer Club. I feel that we have been blessed with quality players more than just a huge number of players. Our mission is to develop players that will compete at a highest level that they can reach. Our coaching staff enjoy working with the kids. The small groups that we have helps us to concentrate more on individuals rather than having 50 kids in front of you.
As a club we are taking an advantage of the summer, the summer is a good time to improve on things that we will not be able to do during the regular season. This season we will start a little bit early than most clubs. We will start doing 4 days session a week. for about 6 weeks before we start training for our regular season.
Feel free to drop us a line any time with questions or comments.
Soccer, Soccer, Soccer.....what else is there to talk about. We recently just finished our tryouts. The future for the club is looking really good. About 2 yrs ago we had 6 kids, Im glad to say today we have 85 players that belong to Long Bay Soccer Club. I feel that we have been blessed with quality players more than just a huge number of players. Our mission is to develop players that will compete at a highest level that they can reach. Our coaching staff enjoy working with the kids. The small groups that we have helps us to concentrate more on individuals rather than having 50 kids in front of you.
As a club we are taking an advantage of the summer, the summer is a good time to improve on things that we will not be able to do during the regular season. This season we will start a little bit early than most clubs. We will start doing 4 days session a week. for about 6 weeks before we start training for our regular season.
Feel free to drop us a line any time with questions or comments.
Monday, April 20, 2009
State Cup Tournament
It has been while since my last post. Things have been hectic on my end, trying to get prepared for the state cup, getting ready for the tournament and setting up training programs for summer.
State Cup was a great success for both the U10 and U11 boys teams. We set a goal at the beginning of the season and I'm proud to say we did achieve that goal. This was to be their first appearance and that's all they talked about at the beginning of the season. Both teams started well Saturday morning. The U11's played first winning their game 1-0. It was pretty close game with both teams starting of rather slow, trying to get the feel of each other. Our goal came in the second half with Charles hitting a great shot right at the corner. My high point of the U11 games was when they played their second game. We talked about moving the ball and keeping the ball. The boys did just that, the first 15 - 20 min of the game we had more position of the ball. With Ben, Jake, Blade and Bryce helping to keep that ball at the back. I was so pleased with how beautifully they each executed the movement of the ball at the back. The boys are slowly getting the concept and that's all it matters now. We made two mistakes at the back but at this age that is not my big concern, I'm concern with are they getting the concept down. That's exactly what they did, they got the concept and even took it to the next level when I saw them starting to play the direct balls straight in the middle for maddox to start the plays. The defence felt comfortable enough to play those direct through balls in the middle. The movement that came from the 4 forward guys helped make a big difference. Maddox fought all the way in the middle, Drew, Charles and Anthony were a constant threat to their (Bridge FA) defence, with Anthony getting two break aways and also hitting a post. If you walked to the fields and didn't know what the score was, you could surely think we were leading within those first 20 min of the game. We ended up losing 3-1 but the score did not reflect nature of the game.
The U10's are another story, the first game was WOW, the boys were 2-0 down first half. Second half we talked about getting back in there and winning the game. I thought we were going to win the game. The game ended up 3-3, the hustle from the boys was amazing. They kept that team on their own half for almost the entire second half. The more pressure you put on the other team the better it is, because chance are they will make mistakes. I cannot pin point individuals in this game, it was the group effort. The second game was even better. We were down 1-0 at half time, I told the boys we are going to win this game 3-2. Meaning we will score 3 and the other team will score 1. Guess what, we went in there and score 3 goals. We ended up winning 3-2. The boys came out and said Coach China you called it.
The boys had a great and a successful weekend. Christian, Sam, Bridger, Boomer, Cian, Noah, Daniel and Chris, all contributed to the team to making it to the final. Key word TEAM, it was not an individual effort. If one or two players are down the others are on point, and vice versa. Their final games showed how fatigue too over, the boys were tired and you could tell that their legs were running out. Both Teams ended up losing 3-0 in their respective games.
The boys played the entire tournament with no subs and still made it through to the final. Now every time I looked to my left or right depending which side of the bench we were sitting, the other teams have 4 or 5 subs, now if this does not tell you about the character of these boys then nothing else will convince you other wise. The only time our boys got water was second half, GET IT, second half of each game. That's pretty impressive for their age. No one complained, they constantly worked hard, even those who were kinda hiding at times they got saved because the other boys had to do twice the job to get the job done. That's what team work is about, take one for the team. Blade played the entire tournament with his injury, Jen you should be proud, Drew was missing a toe nail as well and they both played hard and got stuck in tackles. Jake, Ben, Anthony, Charles, Bryce, Bridger, Noah, Sam, Chris, Boomer, Christian, Sam, Daniel, Cian and Maddox all were hurting some how, but, hey they got the job done. To me that's bigger than "A O.K", its character and that's one thing that is going to take these boys far.
Great Work Boys.
State Cup was a great success for both the U10 and U11 boys teams. We set a goal at the beginning of the season and I'm proud to say we did achieve that goal. This was to be their first appearance and that's all they talked about at the beginning of the season. Both teams started well Saturday morning. The U11's played first winning their game 1-0. It was pretty close game with both teams starting of rather slow, trying to get the feel of each other. Our goal came in the second half with Charles hitting a great shot right at the corner. My high point of the U11 games was when they played their second game. We talked about moving the ball and keeping the ball. The boys did just that, the first 15 - 20 min of the game we had more position of the ball. With Ben, Jake, Blade and Bryce helping to keep that ball at the back. I was so pleased with how beautifully they each executed the movement of the ball at the back. The boys are slowly getting the concept and that's all it matters now. We made two mistakes at the back but at this age that is not my big concern, I'm concern with are they getting the concept down. That's exactly what they did, they got the concept and even took it to the next level when I saw them starting to play the direct balls straight in the middle for maddox to start the plays. The defence felt comfortable enough to play those direct through balls in the middle. The movement that came from the 4 forward guys helped make a big difference. Maddox fought all the way in the middle, Drew, Charles and Anthony were a constant threat to their (Bridge FA) defence, with Anthony getting two break aways and also hitting a post. If you walked to the fields and didn't know what the score was, you could surely think we were leading within those first 20 min of the game. We ended up losing 3-1 but the score did not reflect nature of the game.
The U10's are another story, the first game was WOW, the boys were 2-0 down first half. Second half we talked about getting back in there and winning the game. I thought we were going to win the game. The game ended up 3-3, the hustle from the boys was amazing. They kept that team on their own half for almost the entire second half. The more pressure you put on the other team the better it is, because chance are they will make mistakes. I cannot pin point individuals in this game, it was the group effort. The second game was even better. We were down 1-0 at half time, I told the boys we are going to win this game 3-2. Meaning we will score 3 and the other team will score 1. Guess what, we went in there and score 3 goals. We ended up winning 3-2. The boys came out and said Coach China you called it.
The boys had a great and a successful weekend. Christian, Sam, Bridger, Boomer, Cian, Noah, Daniel and Chris, all contributed to the team to making it to the final. Key word TEAM, it was not an individual effort. If one or two players are down the others are on point, and vice versa. Their final games showed how fatigue too over, the boys were tired and you could tell that their legs were running out. Both Teams ended up losing 3-0 in their respective games.
The boys played the entire tournament with no subs and still made it through to the final. Now every time I looked to my left or right depending which side of the bench we were sitting, the other teams have 4 or 5 subs, now if this does not tell you about the character of these boys then nothing else will convince you other wise. The only time our boys got water was second half, GET IT, second half of each game. That's pretty impressive for their age. No one complained, they constantly worked hard, even those who were kinda hiding at times they got saved because the other boys had to do twice the job to get the job done. That's what team work is about, take one for the team. Blade played the entire tournament with his injury, Jen you should be proud, Drew was missing a toe nail as well and they both played hard and got stuck in tackles. Jake, Ben, Anthony, Charles, Bryce, Bridger, Noah, Sam, Chris, Boomer, Christian, Sam, Daniel, Cian and Maddox all were hurting some how, but, hey they got the job done. To me that's bigger than "A O.K", its character and that's one thing that is going to take these boys far.
Great Work Boys.
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