lets say i am just entering high school and starting to play high school soccer is there anything i need to know befor i try out for the team?
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Be in shape before the season.  That means interval work (sprint/jog/spring/jog) and distance work.  You will have an edge over all the other players because your skill level will not drop off due to fatigue.  Be open minded because your coach may have a different approach to the game than your previous coaches.  \n\nLastly, work on your skills, dribbling, juggling, and if you can find someone to work with, passing and shooting.  And do not forget to work on your weak foot.  Coaches look for players with the ability to play multiple positions and capable with both feet.
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Dude you really need to play when you get to high school. You're already bigger than most of the kids on my high school team--definitly me. I'm a senior and I'm 5'7 135. You'll probably grow because I've grown about a foot since my seventh  grade year. You should probably try to find a rec league right now so that you'll learn the basics and have a better chance to play when you get to high school.
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Depending on where you live, university soccer camps are a good start. Check out the colleges where you might want to attend in the future, that way coaches may see you. Try to attend one of the elite or high school weeks.\nOther camps in your area are probably offered by local clubs or ODP programs. ASk your coach or at a soccer store.\nAlso try looking for Coerver camps which emphasize fast footwork.
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if you want to play well in soccer, join a soccer team you will have fun at the same time
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Start joining small leagues, there is a good chance that a minor league soccer scout is there.  Try to join leagues that play within the state or at the national level.
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you only live once... you can try football this year since you will never be able to play it after high school.. but you can play soccer any were like with your friends and everything you get what im sayin.
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You should practice both positions and see where you are most comfortable, then tryout for that position. Bottom line is the coach will probable make the decision for you.
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If you have the strength, skill, and ability to play, go for it! If you have played HS football, this is a good idea. Some level of experience is required. If you can stand the test of time over the entire season, and have enough skill to do it, sounds good. One recommendation: it is easier to play a position like Safety or Cornerback if you have speed than it is to play any other one
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Know the right people in the right places and be an exceptional athlete. Have experience playing at least some type of competitive ball other than highschool.If you have a dream, never give up on it!
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I played basketball when I was in high school and I won the Player of the Year Award. My suggestion to you would be that you completely focus on defensive drills. Simple things such as defensive slides (which I hated), boxing out, and closing out.  I know from experience that the best players in high school are always the best defensive players. Defense will get you respect from coaches and teammates. To me playing defense was more fun than shooting because you got the chance to embarrass your opponent by blocking him or stealing the ball from him.
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try this website: http://www.soccerhelp.com/Soccer_Positions_Basics.shtml
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good question...first off, stick to DEFENSE...if youve been playing it all of your life, then youre probably best at it. Plus, defenders are more valuable to a team then midfield. To get in to shape? easy, you just have to want it. Run every day around the block for about 1/2 mile or so, or any distance your comfortable with. Jumping Rope is also a good way to get in shape. Also doing wall-sits really helps. Push it everyday! Best of Luck To You!
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try looking up goaly trainners from different soccer clubs \nthere r usally privete tranning for u
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Practice shooting as much as you can and from differnet spots on the court.\n\nYou need to be in good shape so running is important and you should lift some light weights for strength but not too much if you are just entering high school.\n\nPlay as much pickup ball as you can and also play some one on one with some good players that you may know.This is good for working on your moves.\n\nYou should know how to dribble and pass as well as shoot.\n\nDo you know any older players or guys already on the team?\nAsk them what you should be working on to make the team and you could also go the high school and ask the coach for some tips on things you should be working on after you tell him you are thinking of trying out for the team.\n\nDo you have a basketball hoop at your home where you can practice shooting jump shots and driving to the basket.\n\nI used to love to get in an empty or near empty gym and practice shooting from all different spots on the floor.\n\nDon't forget to practice your foul shots as well.\n\nIf you don't make the high school team on your first attempt try and get on some team in a league and keep playing as much as possible as there is nothing like playing to improve your game.\n\nGood luck.
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This site has a soccer coaching manual for advice for the novice coach to the more advanced.\n\nhttp://www.ucs.mun.ca/~dgraham/manual/\n\nWikipedia has a good article on soccer\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer\n\nThis site offers soccer help with testimonials but may require a fee.\n\nhttp://www.soccerhelp.com/
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I have been around soccer in one way or another for 22 years and from my experience both playing and coaching I think the best way to ntroduce yourself is to have a two different meetings. One with the parents (depending on the age of the players you are coaching) either before or after practice and let them know who you are and give a little background info on yourself. The second meeting should be with the players before the start of practice (the first one if it's not to late) and do the same thing you did with the parents. From my experience you will gain a lot more respect from both the players and parents. And in both meetings explain your expectations (playing time, goals set, etc....)! Hopefully that helps you out a little bit!
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First of all what position are you going to play?\nIf you are a goal keeper, try putting some weight in your legs and wrists and jumping up and to the sides (as if you were trying to get the ball).\nOther positions try control of the ball, doing "the bicycle", changing direction and speed, etc. And also with out the ball try speed and changes in direction. If you have a partner, try dribbling and then try stoping him.