Player Development Approach
Goalkeeper Warm-up
A proper warmup is necessary for all athletes to prevent injury and be ready to play. For our goalkeepers, Coaches Mark and Erik have provided a warmup to ensure they’re ready when game time comes. For each activity, the goalkeeper should do each side three times. Signup for our Goalkeeper Union on Teamsnap to stay…
Read MoreWorld-Class Coach Spends Motivational Weekend with Hotspurs Coaches
The “year of education” is a phrase you’ll hopefully not soon tire of. It’s one of high importance to our entire coaching team, and we’ve taken a big step in education by spending 3 days with world-class soccer coach Eric Tenllado Ortega. It’s important to us that our players, families, and interested fans of the…
Read MoreThe Hotspurs Mission to Develop Top Players in Pittsburgh
An estimated 2.3 million youth played soccer (6- to 12-year-olds) in the United States in 2016. Yet, 70-75 percent of kids quit playing organized sports by 14 because it’s not fun anymore. Here at Hotspurs, we are dedicated to our athletes keeping their passion for the game. Our mission is simple — develop individually creative athletes…
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