When you think of a concert pianist, an Olympic gold medalist, or a world-renowned surgeon, what comes to mind? Is it raw, unfiltered talent? A…
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Imagine you’re watching a world-class violinist perform, or perhaps you’re awed by an elite chess player’s ability to see 15 moves ahead. The natural reaction…
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When we think about experts in any field—whether in music, sports, or medicine—it’s easy to assume they were born with extraordinary talent. As discussed in…
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In 1993, psychologist K. Anders Ericsson and colleagues introduced an idea that changed how we think about success. Before then, we often admired world-class athletes,…
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Imagine a world where talent is not the key to greatness. Instead, dedication, effort, and time spent in deliberate practice hold the keys to unlocking…
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A 2021 paper titled “The Role of Parental Involvement in Youth Sport Experience: Perceived and Desired Behavior by Male Soccer Players” investigates a crucial yet…
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A group of academics conducted a study to look at the development pathways of 328 top competitive under-16 soccer players from seven different countries –…
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In Brazil, soccer is more than just a sport—it’s an integral part of the culture. Many young players grow up playing the game in informal…
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Have you ever heard a soccer parent yell at the referee: “Ref, foul! Playing on the ground!”? Yelling that proves to the ref and everyone…
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Everyone wants their child to do well and have fun with youth soccer. Being in your child’s coach’s good graces can only improve your child’s…
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