USA, January 2010 – Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is proud to announce an exciting Partnership with Premier Sport Event from Malaysia.
Premier Sport Event, located in Labuan Malaysia, is one of the top youth soccer academy in South East Asia under the leadership of club’s Director Saifol Suffian Abdul. The extended partnership is a natural affiliation between two respected soccer academies.
“Scuola Calcio will be offering full technical support to coaches and players” said Antonio Saviano, Scuola Calcio North America Director.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School is the global leader in soccer with soccer affiliations in Europe, Ghana and now Malaysia. "We are committed to developing and supporting all levels of Youth Soccer Players and their academies and we are proud to have Premier Sport Event as an affiliated academy and also as a point of reference for many youth soccer players in South East Asia”, said Mr. Saviano.
“Premier Sport Event is looking forward to work very close with Scuola Calcio Technical staff”, said Saifol Suffian Abdul, Premier Sport Event’s Director.
The program of affiliation provided by Scuola Calcio aims to support and offer the right technical assistance to both national and international youth soccer academies that intend to get exposure with professional teams. Professional teams usually are not able to stay in touch with hundreds of youth soccer academies, therefore Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School will offer an opportunity for talented youth soccer players to be selected by professional teams.
This affiliation gives us an opportunity to work with well organized organization and a professional staff," said Mr. Abdul.
For more information visit Scuola Calcio web site: www.soccerkix.com or email info@soccerkix.com
About Scuola Calcio
Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School offers programs such as: All-Year Soccer Boarding School, Three weeks Soccer Camps in USA and Italy, Soccer Coaching Symposium, International Soccer Team Tour Travel, Monthly Professional Soccer Training, and much more are all offered to serious soccer players and coaches.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Italian Soccer School Instructors to Visit India
Delhi, India September 12th, 2009 - In September 2009 one of best Italian Youth Soccer Programs in the world, Scuola Calcio (Italian Premier Soccer School), will run a soccer training program in India.
This International program is being made possible by a relationship between Deeksha Sports Management (DSM) an HTC Group Company and Scuola Calcio, the Italian Premier Soccer School a Soccerkix Company.
Antonio Saviano the Scuola Calcio Director, will travel to India to direct the soccer program for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 years-old and work with local coaches during the week of September 14th thru 19th, 2009.
Saviano, a former North America Director for many Italian professional soccer clubs, including AC Parma Scuola Calcio, AC Perugia Scuola Calcio and Ascoli Calcio Soccer Academy has worked in many different capacities and has been helping, leading and developing coaching and player development programs for over 140 affiliated soccer schools across North America and Europe. Mr. Saviano also serves as the Academy Director for Cape Fear Soccer Association in Wilmington, NC (USA) where he resides. Cape Fear Soccer Association has over 2000 players in its program and is one of the biggest clubs in the state of North Carolina.
“It is very exciting to have the Mr. Saviano come to India to teach our children and our coaches” said, Hemanshu Chaturvedi, DSM President and Managing Director for HTC Group.
“This is really just the beginning,” Mr. Chatuverdi said. “Many people don’t realize the number of children playing soccer in India. We are excited that Mr. Saviano will share his experiences with our youth soccer players and coaches. They will experience some of the best training a program can offer”.
Mr. Saviano feels that the timing is perfect to open doors for youth soccer players in India, to work hard and get noticed by International coaches.
The week long program will use Italian Youth Soccer Development Methodologies to influence positive technical-social growth. “The number one priority is the confidence and lessons the youth soccer players will take away. The goal is to work with the coaches and players, taking easy steps in order to educate them” said Mr. Saviano.
The training program follows a set curriculum that has been tested throughout the years and is examined in detail yearly by a coaching staff called the “Task Force”. These coaches have the sole responsibilities to improve all aspects of the youth soccer players in the best way possible.
“I am very confident that this event will be a success. We will deliver the best Italian soccer program in India”, said Mr. Saviano.
For more information on the Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School email: info@soccerkix.com
This International program is being made possible by a relationship between Deeksha Sports Management (DSM) an HTC Group Company and Scuola Calcio, the Italian Premier Soccer School a Soccerkix Company.
Antonio Saviano the Scuola Calcio Director, will travel to India to direct the soccer program for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 years-old and work with local coaches during the week of September 14th thru 19th, 2009.
Saviano, a former North America Director for many Italian professional soccer clubs, including AC Parma Scuola Calcio, AC Perugia Scuola Calcio and Ascoli Calcio Soccer Academy has worked in many different capacities and has been helping, leading and developing coaching and player development programs for over 140 affiliated soccer schools across North America and Europe. Mr. Saviano also serves as the Academy Director for Cape Fear Soccer Association in Wilmington, NC (USA) where he resides. Cape Fear Soccer Association has over 2000 players in its program and is one of the biggest clubs in the state of North Carolina.
“It is very exciting to have the Mr. Saviano come to India to teach our children and our coaches” said, Hemanshu Chaturvedi, DSM President and Managing Director for HTC Group.
“This is really just the beginning,” Mr. Chatuverdi said. “Many people don’t realize the number of children playing soccer in India. We are excited that Mr. Saviano will share his experiences with our youth soccer players and coaches. They will experience some of the best training a program can offer”.
Mr. Saviano feels that the timing is perfect to open doors for youth soccer players in India, to work hard and get noticed by International coaches.
The week long program will use Italian Youth Soccer Development Methodologies to influence positive technical-social growth. “The number one priority is the confidence and lessons the youth soccer players will take away. The goal is to work with the coaches and players, taking easy steps in order to educate them” said Mr. Saviano.
The training program follows a set curriculum that has been tested throughout the years and is examined in detail yearly by a coaching staff called the “Task Force”. These coaches have the sole responsibilities to improve all aspects of the youth soccer players in the best way possible.
“I am very confident that this event will be a success. We will deliver the best Italian soccer program in India”, said Mr. Saviano.
For more information on the Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School email: info@soccerkix.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Onyewu: "It’s pretty amazing"
By Brooke Tunstall - ATLANTA, GA (Jul 22, 2009) USSoccerPlayers -- You know you’ve made it big time when folks are dropping money to watch you practice. That, and it seems like half of your new teammates have won the World Cup. Not played in it, won it.
So it goes for US National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu, who was formally introduced yesterday at the Georgia Dome as famed club AC Milan’s newest acquisition. Afterwards, he took the practice field with his new teammates, which include two players from Brazil’s 2002 World Cup championship team and six from Italy’s team that lifted the trophy in 2006.
“It’s pretty amazing and humbling to be playing alongside these guys you’ve watched on TV and read about for so long,” said Onyewu, who earned his 47th cap in a strong showing for the US at last month’s Confederations Cup. “But at the same time, we all worked just as hard to get here and when I go out on the field I’m not thinking about who they are or what they’ve done. We’re all equals and I know I’ve earned the right to be out there with them.”
Onyewu certainly didn’t look out of place training alongside the likes of two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho, Dutch superstar Clarence Seedorf, and Italian icons Gianluca Zambrotta, Filippo Inzaghi and Andrea Pirlo.
“It’s pretty cool,” he said of his new teammates. And while they drew a lot of the oohs and aahhs from the fans who had paid 20.00 to watch Milan train for tonight’s exhibition with Mexican power Club America, when Onyewu converted a couple of headers during finishing drills, there were collective chants of “Goooooch” and “USA, USA.”
Onyewu modestly tried to shrug off their applause while pondering the notion of people paying to watch him train. “I don’t think that’s ever happened before, he said. “I guess it shows I’ve come a long away. I’ve come a long way since France.”
France would be wear the 27-year old started his pro career with Metz, a modest side known as an elevator team because they frequently drop down to the second division only to be promoted back to the top flight the following year. Onyewu signed with Metz in 2002 after his sophomore season at Clemson but after only three appearances he was loaned out to Belgium’s La Louviere in 2003 and a year later purchased by Belgian side Standard Liege, where he won a pair of league titles and blossomed into one of the top centerback prospects in Europe and catching Milan’s eye.
“We have a very positive relationship with Standard Liege and Oguchi’s performance the last two seasons, helping them win two straight championships, was a sign of his potential,” explained Milan sporting director Umberto Gandini. “We knew he was a free agent and his strong performance in Confederations Cup confirmed he was an excellent prospect for our club."
Umberto made a point to say that Milan had defensive problems last year, something Onyewu’s signing was expected to help correct. That Milan’s defense was second-best in Italy last season – only cross town rival Inter gave up fewer goals than the 35 Milan allowed – speaks to the high standards and the pressure that comes with signing at a club like Milan.
They’ve won Serie A 17 times and been European champions seven and are owned by billionaire Silvio Berlisconi – who in his spare time is prime minister of Italy – who isn’t hesitant to buy the club all the high-priced talent they need.
While that’s flattering for Onyewu, it also means he’ll be in a battle for playing time with loads of pressure to succeed. “First off, it’s an honor to be at a club with this history,” he said. “I know there will be a lot of pressure. But I welcome that, I think any player would. I know that I’m not guaranteed playing time but I’ve started at zero before. I wasn’t expected to be a starter when I got to Liege. But, I think when I get out there and show them what I can do that I’ll earn playing time. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here.”
Onyewu also knows he’s in rarified air as an American at one of the world’s elite clubs and as the first US National Team player since Alexi Lalas in the pre-MLS days to play in Serie A.
“I hope I can do well and it opens up doors for other Americans and gives them the same kind of opportunities,” he said.
Lalas, who is here to call tonight’s game for ESPN, expects Onyewu to flourish. “It’s such a great opportunity, both on and off the field,” he said. “Serie A has changed a lot since I played there but I think Gooch has all the tools needed to succeed. In some ways, I think he’ll be tested more mentally than physically. Not on the field. I think he’ll do fine mentally on the field. But the pressures off the field, the expectations that come from being part of such a big club, I think that will be his biggest challenge.”
Onyewu is up for the challenge, noting the appropriateness of tonight’s game being a couple of hours south of where he played his college ball. “It’s like good karma or something,” he said. “To be so close to Clemson and then to be starting with Milan here. I’m excited. I want to help this team win a lot of trophies. That would be pretty amazing.”
Veteran sportswriter Brooke Tunstall is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, NC. He can be reached at BrookeTunstall@aim.com
So it goes for US National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu, who was formally introduced yesterday at the Georgia Dome as famed club AC Milan’s newest acquisition. Afterwards, he took the practice field with his new teammates, which include two players from Brazil’s 2002 World Cup championship team and six from Italy’s team that lifted the trophy in 2006.
“It’s pretty amazing and humbling to be playing alongside these guys you’ve watched on TV and read about for so long,” said Onyewu, who earned his 47th cap in a strong showing for the US at last month’s Confederations Cup. “But at the same time, we all worked just as hard to get here and when I go out on the field I’m not thinking about who they are or what they’ve done. We’re all equals and I know I’ve earned the right to be out there with them.”
Onyewu certainly didn’t look out of place training alongside the likes of two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho, Dutch superstar Clarence Seedorf, and Italian icons Gianluca Zambrotta, Filippo Inzaghi and Andrea Pirlo.
“It’s pretty cool,” he said of his new teammates. And while they drew a lot of the oohs and aahhs from the fans who had paid 20.00 to watch Milan train for tonight’s exhibition with Mexican power Club America, when Onyewu converted a couple of headers during finishing drills, there were collective chants of “Goooooch” and “USA, USA.”
Onyewu modestly tried to shrug off their applause while pondering the notion of people paying to watch him train. “I don’t think that’s ever happened before, he said. “I guess it shows I’ve come a long away. I’ve come a long way since France.”
France would be wear the 27-year old started his pro career with Metz, a modest side known as an elevator team because they frequently drop down to the second division only to be promoted back to the top flight the following year. Onyewu signed with Metz in 2002 after his sophomore season at Clemson but after only three appearances he was loaned out to Belgium’s La Louviere in 2003 and a year later purchased by Belgian side Standard Liege, where he won a pair of league titles and blossomed into one of the top centerback prospects in Europe and catching Milan’s eye.
“We have a very positive relationship with Standard Liege and Oguchi’s performance the last two seasons, helping them win two straight championships, was a sign of his potential,” explained Milan sporting director Umberto Gandini. “We knew he was a free agent and his strong performance in Confederations Cup confirmed he was an excellent prospect for our club."
Umberto made a point to say that Milan had defensive problems last year, something Onyewu’s signing was expected to help correct. That Milan’s defense was second-best in Italy last season – only cross town rival Inter gave up fewer goals than the 35 Milan allowed – speaks to the high standards and the pressure that comes with signing at a club like Milan.
They’ve won Serie A 17 times and been European champions seven and are owned by billionaire Silvio Berlisconi – who in his spare time is prime minister of Italy – who isn’t hesitant to buy the club all the high-priced talent they need.
While that’s flattering for Onyewu, it also means he’ll be in a battle for playing time with loads of pressure to succeed. “First off, it’s an honor to be at a club with this history,” he said. “I know there will be a lot of pressure. But I welcome that, I think any player would. I know that I’m not guaranteed playing time but I’ve started at zero before. I wasn’t expected to be a starter when I got to Liege. But, I think when I get out there and show them what I can do that I’ll earn playing time. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here.”
Onyewu also knows he’s in rarified air as an American at one of the world’s elite clubs and as the first US National Team player since Alexi Lalas in the pre-MLS days to play in Serie A.
“I hope I can do well and it opens up doors for other Americans and gives them the same kind of opportunities,” he said.
Lalas, who is here to call tonight’s game for ESPN, expects Onyewu to flourish. “It’s such a great opportunity, both on and off the field,” he said. “Serie A has changed a lot since I played there but I think Gooch has all the tools needed to succeed. In some ways, I think he’ll be tested more mentally than physically. Not on the field. I think he’ll do fine mentally on the field. But the pressures off the field, the expectations that come from being part of such a big club, I think that will be his biggest challenge.”
Onyewu is up for the challenge, noting the appropriateness of tonight’s game being a couple of hours south of where he played his college ball. “It’s like good karma or something,” he said. “To be so close to Clemson and then to be starting with Milan here. I’m excited. I want to help this team win a lot of trophies. That would be pretty amazing.”
Veteran sportswriter Brooke Tunstall is a freelance writer based in Charlotte, NC. He can be reached at BrookeTunstall@aim.com
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Nedved: "I Would Give Up Everything for the Champions League Title"
The Czech (who scored against Fiorentina) continues to dream of a Champions League title at his age (36): "I'm willing to give up everything -including golf- other than my family. The club did a great job with the new acquisitions. Our opponents will have to sweat to beat us"
VINOVO (Turin), 4 September 2008 - At 36 years of age, Pavel Nedved has not given up on his dream of winning a Champions League title. It's an obsession that he can't get out of his mind, after having been so close to making his dream come true in 2003. However, his booking during the match against Real Madrid prevented him from playing in the finals in Manchester against Milan. Two years later, Juve are back in the European competition and Nedved is up to the challenge: in the meantime, he scored a valuable goal against Fiorentina in the Serie A match that confirms his starting left-winger position.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - "I would give up every single pleasure in life for a Champions League title, including golf games with Del Piero and Camoranesi, although I would never give up my family. Returning to the Champions League two years after playing in Serie B can be considered almost a miracle. We have new important players and valuable young talent this year. The club did a great job with the acquisitions. We are not afraid of anyone and our opponents will have to sweat to beat us. The group stage? There is no use in talking about Real Madrid; Zenit will be a tough bone to chew for a third phase team. We will also have to watch out for Bate. What would happen if we won the Cup? I will also play the World Championships in Tokyo. I'll go everywhere."
FLAG - "The symbols of this Juve squad are other players like Del Piero or Buffon. They have given so much to the team and I have learned a lot from them. When I started at Juve, I chose number 11 because it had been worn by great champions such as Bettega and I was honoured I could have the same shirt number. It has brought me very good luck."
CONDITIONS - "The goal in Florence was a nice one although I have to say that it was all Grygera's doing: he gave me a great pass and I just had to finish it in. For once, I made it on time to the ball. Infinite energy? It's harder to have endless energy; at my age, one needs to work hard and rest a lot. It takes a lot to regain strength. This year will be difficult with the Champions League and more matches close together. Giovinco, Marchisio and De Ceglie are ready to help an old chap like me."
FUTURE - "I'm clear about the future, although I prefer not to talk too much about it. Right now, I'm only focusing on our goals. I have discussed with Juve the possibility of coaching the kids because I find that role very exciting."
Text Source: By Alberto Mauro, Gazzetta.it (http://english.gazzetta.it/Football/Primo_Piano/2008/09/04/nedved.shtml)
VINOVO (Turin), 4 September 2008 - At 36 years of age, Pavel Nedved has not given up on his dream of winning a Champions League title. It's an obsession that he can't get out of his mind, after having been so close to making his dream come true in 2003. However, his booking during the match against Real Madrid prevented him from playing in the finals in Manchester against Milan. Two years later, Juve are back in the European competition and Nedved is up to the challenge: in the meantime, he scored a valuable goal against Fiorentina in the Serie A match that confirms his starting left-winger position.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - "I would give up every single pleasure in life for a Champions League title, including golf games with Del Piero and Camoranesi, although I would never give up my family. Returning to the Champions League two years after playing in Serie B can be considered almost a miracle. We have new important players and valuable young talent this year. The club did a great job with the acquisitions. We are not afraid of anyone and our opponents will have to sweat to beat us. The group stage? There is no use in talking about Real Madrid; Zenit will be a tough bone to chew for a third phase team. We will also have to watch out for Bate. What would happen if we won the Cup? I will also play the World Championships in Tokyo. I'll go everywhere."
FLAG - "The symbols of this Juve squad are other players like Del Piero or Buffon. They have given so much to the team and I have learned a lot from them. When I started at Juve, I chose number 11 because it had been worn by great champions such as Bettega and I was honoured I could have the same shirt number. It has brought me very good luck."
CONDITIONS - "The goal in Florence was a nice one although I have to say that it was all Grygera's doing: he gave me a great pass and I just had to finish it in. For once, I made it on time to the ball. Infinite energy? It's harder to have endless energy; at my age, one needs to work hard and rest a lot. It takes a lot to regain strength. This year will be difficult with the Champions League and more matches close together. Giovinco, Marchisio and De Ceglie are ready to help an old chap like me."
FUTURE - "I'm clear about the future, although I prefer not to talk too much about it. Right now, I'm only focusing on our goals. I have discussed with Juve the possibility of coaching the kids because I find that role very exciting."
Text Source: By Alberto Mauro, Gazzetta.it (http://english.gazzetta.it/Football/Primo_Piano/2008/09/04/nedved.shtml)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Mourinho Takes charge at Inter, Insisting Chelsea Stars want to Work with Him Again
APPIANO GENTILE, Italy: Jose Mourinho believes his former Chelsea players want to join him at Inter Milan.
"I think it is normal ... that almost all of them want to work with me in the future," Mourinho said Tuesday after being officially unveiled at Inter's training ground north of Milan. "These rumors are normal."
The Serie A champion's new coach would have to renew hostilities with his former boss Roman Abramovich to lure the likes of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard from the London club.
Any moves in the transfer market will depend on "if Chelsea wants to sell," said Mourinho, who agreed a three-year contract Monday to replace Robert Mancini.
Mourinho was keen to downplay his self-styled "Special One" nickname.
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"I believe I have arrived at a special club, and when the club is special, a coach becomes one of many," Mourinho said. "I never forget that I am a great coach but I don't want to be special."
The 45-year-old Portuguese manager isn't ready to reveal his transfer targets.
"I want to start a cycle with the same team from last year, plus one, or two, maximum three new players," Mourinho said. "The team will be more or less the same as last year, but I think differently than Roberto.
"This is far from being a criticism, because if Roberto were to go to Chelsea, things would change there. It's normal."
Mancini, who was fired last week despite winning a third straight Serie A title, has been linked to a possible move to Chelsea. Mourinho, who won the 2005 Champions League with FC Porto, suddenly parted company with Chelsea last September after failing to deliver European glory — despite winning two league titles for the London club.
"I will always, always, always support Chelsea and wish them all the best with their new coach, but if Chelsea meet Inter in the Champions League, then I won't know any of them," Mourinho said. "Chelsea is over for me — not in my heart, but in my thoughts. At this moment, I want to start a new life and I do not want to talk about Chelsea."
Mourinho said he was joining the Italian league at the right time.
"The Serie A is not the best championship in the world," Mourinho said. "I believe that the Serie A is on a road that can bring it to be the best in the world."
Mourinho said 11 teams in Europe — four English, three Italian, three Spanish and one German — were targeting the Champion's League title.
"I say without fear that Inter is one of the eleven," Mourinho added.
With key members of his new squad at the European Championship in Austria and Switzerland, Mourinho will have to wait until July to start working on next season.
"If I have waited seven or eight months, I can wait another month," he said, preferring to look ahead and not back.
"Forget who has won. Who won, won. It's history. We need a new book," he said.
Mourinho said he was looking forward to July 15 when the full squad will be assembled for the first time.
"I am both easy and difficult to work with. It is easy for those who work well and know the team is more important than himself. It is hard for those who are lazy and who aren't team players."
Mourinho, who spoke fluently in Italian, was quick to catch on to a reporter's question about how long he'd been studying the language.
"I am very smart," Mourinho said. "You want to know when Inter started to talk to me for the first time," adding that he has been studying Italian for about a month.
Declining for a second time to name Chelsea players on his wish list, Mourino even switched to the Milanese dialect.
"I am not stupid," Mourinho said.
Source: Herald Tribune (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/03/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Inter-Mourinho.php)
"I think it is normal ... that almost all of them want to work with me in the future," Mourinho said Tuesday after being officially unveiled at Inter's training ground north of Milan. "These rumors are normal."
The Serie A champion's new coach would have to renew hostilities with his former boss Roman Abramovich to lure the likes of Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard from the London club.
Any moves in the transfer market will depend on "if Chelsea wants to sell," said Mourinho, who agreed a three-year contract Monday to replace Robert Mancini.
Mourinho was keen to downplay his self-styled "Special One" nickname.
Today in Sports
Mosley wins vote of confidence to stay as FIA presidentSafina stands her ground against Sharapova in ParisAt Euro 2008, an injured list already
"I believe I have arrived at a special club, and when the club is special, a coach becomes one of many," Mourinho said. "I never forget that I am a great coach but I don't want to be special."
The 45-year-old Portuguese manager isn't ready to reveal his transfer targets.
"I want to start a cycle with the same team from last year, plus one, or two, maximum three new players," Mourinho said. "The team will be more or less the same as last year, but I think differently than Roberto.
"This is far from being a criticism, because if Roberto were to go to Chelsea, things would change there. It's normal."
Mancini, who was fired last week despite winning a third straight Serie A title, has been linked to a possible move to Chelsea. Mourinho, who won the 2005 Champions League with FC Porto, suddenly parted company with Chelsea last September after failing to deliver European glory — despite winning two league titles for the London club.
"I will always, always, always support Chelsea and wish them all the best with their new coach, but if Chelsea meet Inter in the Champions League, then I won't know any of them," Mourinho said. "Chelsea is over for me — not in my heart, but in my thoughts. At this moment, I want to start a new life and I do not want to talk about Chelsea."
Mourinho said he was joining the Italian league at the right time.
"The Serie A is not the best championship in the world," Mourinho said. "I believe that the Serie A is on a road that can bring it to be the best in the world."
Mourinho said 11 teams in Europe — four English, three Italian, three Spanish and one German — were targeting the Champion's League title.
"I say without fear that Inter is one of the eleven," Mourinho added.
With key members of his new squad at the European Championship in Austria and Switzerland, Mourinho will have to wait until July to start working on next season.
"If I have waited seven or eight months, I can wait another month," he said, preferring to look ahead and not back.
"Forget who has won. Who won, won. It's history. We need a new book," he said.
Mourinho said he was looking forward to July 15 when the full squad will be assembled for the first time.
"I am both easy and difficult to work with. It is easy for those who work well and know the team is more important than himself. It is hard for those who are lazy and who aren't team players."
Mourinho, who spoke fluently in Italian, was quick to catch on to a reporter's question about how long he'd been studying the language.
"I am very smart," Mourinho said. "You want to know when Inter started to talk to me for the first time," adding that he has been studying Italian for about a month.
Declining for a second time to name Chelsea players on his wish list, Mourino even switched to the Milanese dialect.
"I am not stupid," Mourinho said.
Source: Herald Tribune (http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/06/03/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Inter-Mourinho.php)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Derby Delight for AC Milan
AC Milan came out 2-1 winners over Inter in a pulsating derby win.
The Rossoneri dominated the first half and Filippo Inzaghi had two opportunities to break the deadlock.
The first came when the striker evaded the offside trap on Ricky Kaka's adroit pass but goalkeeper Julio Cesar blocked the firm effort.
Then the pair linked again and this time the frontman sent a diving header just past the post.
The 34-year-old finally got on the scoresheet in the 52nd minute and this time the Italy international had the simple task of heading home at the near post following Kaka's curling delivery from the byline.
Four minutes later and the San Siro was on its feet again as Massimo Ambrosini harried Patrick Vieira into a loose pass and Kaka raced on to the ball to finish coolly under Julio Cesar.
A stunned Inter finally found some momentum coming forward and were rewarded for their efforts in the 76th minute when Julio Ricardo Cruz curled home a delightful free-kick.
A hectic final period saw the Nerazzurri press for the equaliser and a free-kick from Cristian Chivu brought out a flying save from goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac.
This article was featured on SereA.tv. Click here to go directly to the site.
The Rossoneri dominated the first half and Filippo Inzaghi had two opportunities to break the deadlock.
The first came when the striker evaded the offside trap on Ricky Kaka's adroit pass but goalkeeper Julio Cesar blocked the firm effort.
Then the pair linked again and this time the frontman sent a diving header just past the post.
The 34-year-old finally got on the scoresheet in the 52nd minute and this time the Italy international had the simple task of heading home at the near post following Kaka's curling delivery from the byline.
Four minutes later and the San Siro was on its feet again as Massimo Ambrosini harried Patrick Vieira into a loose pass and Kaka raced on to the ball to finish coolly under Julio Cesar.
A stunned Inter finally found some momentum coming forward and were rewarded for their efforts in the 76th minute when Julio Ricardo Cruz curled home a delightful free-kick.
A hectic final period saw the Nerazzurri press for the equaliser and a free-kick from Cristian Chivu brought out a flying save from goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac.
This article was featured on SereA.tv. Click here to go directly to the site.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Prevention of Injuries
Let's not neglect the prevention of injuries.
The soccer game at the youth level is becoming an important social phenomenon. It is fundamental that soccer coaches take action, before it gets worse, on education the young soccer players on injury prevention and allow them to grow to their fullest potential.
The injuries in the young age groups are not always similar to the injuries sustained by players already developed, therefore, it is important to think how to proceed if an injury occurs. On the players already developed, especially professional players, for example, coaches try to minimize the healing times, of course this is not ideal for the younger players as it is important to wait for a full recovery.
Injuries and sicknesses are two important aspects to deal with and to differentiate between older and younger age groups.
The Prevention
A recent research has confirmed that a players of the age of 11-13 after a full soccer game, respect to older players need longer recover times. It is not only a recover time for the muscular system or the energy, but also for the immune system, because this in fact, needs adequate recover times. In less words if coaches want to avoid overload work and risk of injuries, coaches should keep players from playing games at least three days between each time.
About Soccer Coaching Magazine
Initial success is not what soccer coaching magazines are all about. We understand that initial success may not necessarily translate into long term success. It is distributed through out North America and is already enjoying international distribution. It provides some of the best soccer information in the world. There are several good soccer magazines that are a wealth of information for soccer players, instructors, and parents. They are committed to share the most effectively youth player methods.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School's goal is to provide intensive soccer training programs that not only teach players the game of soccer but also also teach them about cultural diversity and foreign languages. With professionals Italian Soccer affiliations, Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School will help to develop players by experiencing international professional soccer training and give them an opportunity to travel to a structured professional environment.
For more information visit http://www.soccercoachingmagazine.com
The soccer game at the youth level is becoming an important social phenomenon. It is fundamental that soccer coaches take action, before it gets worse, on education the young soccer players on injury prevention and allow them to grow to their fullest potential.
The injuries in the young age groups are not always similar to the injuries sustained by players already developed, therefore, it is important to think how to proceed if an injury occurs. On the players already developed, especially professional players, for example, coaches try to minimize the healing times, of course this is not ideal for the younger players as it is important to wait for a full recovery.
Injuries and sicknesses are two important aspects to deal with and to differentiate between older and younger age groups.
The Prevention
A recent research has confirmed that a players of the age of 11-13 after a full soccer game, respect to older players need longer recover times. It is not only a recover time for the muscular system or the energy, but also for the immune system, because this in fact, needs adequate recover times. In less words if coaches want to avoid overload work and risk of injuries, coaches should keep players from playing games at least three days between each time.
About Soccer Coaching Magazine
Initial success is not what soccer coaching magazines are all about. We understand that initial success may not necessarily translate into long term success. It is distributed through out North America and is already enjoying international distribution. It provides some of the best soccer information in the world. There are several good soccer magazines that are a wealth of information for soccer players, instructors, and parents. They are committed to share the most effectively youth player methods.
Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School's goal is to provide intensive soccer training programs that not only teach players the game of soccer but also also teach them about cultural diversity and foreign languages. With professionals Italian Soccer affiliations, Scuola Calcio, Italian Soccer School will help to develop players by experiencing international professional soccer training and give them an opportunity to travel to a structured professional environment.
For more information visit http://www.soccercoachingmagazine.com
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