USA Men's Soccer

WOW!

Even though we ended up losing 3-2 to Brazil, I couldn't be more proud of the USA Men's Soccer Team. They were pretty much counted out after their losses to Italy and Brazil in the first round. But somehow they got through into the semifinals.

Their game against Spain was just magnificent and their first half against Brazil was totally amazing! Brazil being such a force, was not to be denied and came storming back. Their first goal in the first minute of the 2nd half was a killer. In my opinion that was the goal that had such an impact on the outcome of the game.

When I coach, I have always asked my players to make certain to defend like crazy in the first 5-10 minutes of each half. That goal gave Brazil, confidence and in my opinion put the US Team on their heels. If they could have kept the game 2-0 through the first 10 minutes....who knows what could have been.

A lesson to be learned is to match and exceed the other teams energy as games and 2nd halves start. Doing that often has a major impact on a teams success.

Have a great day!

Gary
www.soccerandspeedcoach.com