Coaching Tips
In order to be an effective coach, there are a few tricks that help to motivate your players to perform. Coach Ian Sawyers and Gold Medal Olympian Mia Hamm go over how to identify the skills with which to focus, what are the criteria for success, and how to adapt a technical element into a functional drill.
Arguably the most recognizable soccer player in the history of the game, Mia is the best women's soccer player ever.
Not only was Ian an unbelievable player, he is currently a well respected professional coach.
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Scissors
Mia Hamm & coach Ian Sawyers explain why the scissors move is an offensive weapon.
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Side Volleying
Mia Hamm & soccer coach Ian Sawyers demonstrate the keys to an effective side volley.
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Mia Hamm Interview
Mia Hamm talks to kids about her love of soccer, retirement, her childhood and more.
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Curving the Ball
Mia Hamm & coach Ian Sawyers illustrate how to master the skill of curving the ball.
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Coaching Tips
Soccer coach Ian Sawyers provides insight into how to become a successful soccer coach.
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Footwork 1
Mia Hamm and coach Ian Sawyers explain the importance of using the inside of your foot.
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Footwork 2
Mia Hamm and coach Ian Sawyers explain the importance of using the inside of your foot.
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Footwork 3
Mia Hamm and Ian Sawyers demonstrate dribbling with the top of the foot.
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Footwork 4
Mia Hamm & Ian Sawyers use the bottom of the foot to receive the ball & escape pressure.
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Instep Pass
Mia Hamm & coach Ian Sawyers explain the keys to perfecting the instep pass.
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Intro to Soccer
Mia Hamm and soccer coach Ian Sawyers explain the importance of soccer fundamentals.
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Mia's HOF Speech
See Mia Hamm's Induction speech to the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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Passing to the Net
Mia Hamm & Ian Sawyers demonstrate the importance of being able to pass to the net.
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Push Pass
Mia Hamm & Ian Sawyers on why the push pass is a valuable skill for any soccer player.
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Receiving: Ground
Mia Hamm & Ian Sawyers on the importance of being able to receive a ball on the ground.
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Receiving: The Air
Mia Hamm & coach Ian Sawyers illustrate how to successfully receive a ball out of air.
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Side Step
Mia Hamm & coach Ian Sawyers illustrate the keys to perfecting the side step move.
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Shooting With Power
Mia Hamm & coach Ian Sawyers demonstrate how to shoot the ball with power.
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Step Over
Mia Hamm and Ian Sawyers demonstrate why the step over is a valuable offensive tool.
