If you were to build a house, what’s the first
thing you’d do?
It wouldn’t be to put the roof on it. It wouldn’t
even be to lay the floors.
The first thing you’d do is make sure that the
ground was prepared. You’d want to make sure
that it was sturdy and safe.
The better the ground, the higher the house
you can build.
Like a house, like a child.
For kids, the physical groundwork are the athletic
skills: running, jumping, agility, balance,
coordination, strength, endurance and flexibility.
There are also mental groundwork factors as
well. These include: coachability, drive, teamwork,
goal setting, dealing with failure, and sportsmanship.
Without a solid background in the athletic skills
an athlete won’t go far.
I believe today that we aren’t giving our kids the
groundwork they need for success.
Our kids lack the fitness and athletic ability needed
to be healthy, let alone play soccer.
So while you’re working on ball skills and understanding
the game, be sure to spend some time and
effort on athletic skills.
Remember: Athletic Skills are the Groundwork to Success!
