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Thank you...I am telling you...In my lifetime...wether playing or coaching...I have never seen anyone like this before...his drive and focus is unbelievable....only the day before we were about to have a session...and I said...lets have a go at your record first if you like...well...it was quite windy out...but he couldn't break his record.....but he would not stop....I tried to get him to come take a break...even demanding it...I went off to another field and left him...he kept going...90 minutes later I had had enough..and said lets go already...but I literally had to drag him off the field....he is like that with eveything he does..not just football...he really is a one off..
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he still enjoys cartoons and toys to though..he is a normal 6 year old in that sense...which is important..:-)Comment
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I am amazed at his focus. Let's hope he does not get burnt out and he will continue to enjoy the game as much as he does now."Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance." ~ Kahlil GibranComment
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He will be fine....I keep a close watch on him.....he loves playing and training...what kills players is not the amount they play...it is the bloody parents..and youth games....where the parents are screaming and going nuts at the games....but the kids..if you cultivate the love for the game....they woiuld be happy to play all day if you let them. Think of all the kids in South America and in Africa....that play literally all day....but without worrying what division they are in..or having someone scream at them every two seconds...that is the difference..Comment
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6:28 Mile Today...Comment
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2020 TODAY...Not two hundred twenty....but two thousand twenty..he also ran an 84 second 400 meters two weeks ago...Comment
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2020 juggles...Comment
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At no point in my playing career could I do 2020 juggles. He must be developing exceptional ball control to accomplish such a feat at such tender age."Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance." ~ Kahlil GibranComment
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He also ran an 83 seond 400 meters today...yes..his touch is wicked..and he picks things up so quicky as well...Comment
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Is there a counter embedded into the football to get an accurate count?The only time TRUTH will hurt you...is if you ignore it long enough
HLComment
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Yes...there were a few of us watching him..and he juggled straight for nearly 30 minutes...mostly feet..both left and right..some thighs.Comment
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Bill, I'm not sure Ronaldinho can do this. Doesn't it get boring for all involved, for your son and the counters?!?
What next though, Bill? 5050 juggles? From a helicopter while shooting a moose?
Let's see him try that!
Anyway, such ball control is unreal. Here's hoping that he can bring it to a football match where it all matters. Not doubting it, just wishing y'all the best!
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Is this the new more sensitive Mo? If it wasn't Bill mi know Mo woulda unleash into some long winded diatribe about trained seals and the likeOriginally posted by Mosiah View Post
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True...if he did that everyday...and went for a "record" every time..it would be boring. But he just happened to start juggling at the end of a regular session..and he just kept going...wasn't really planned. By the way...there are some kids that play in the US National team who played with Joseph Gyau when they were young.. some of those kids did up to 13,000.
Juggling with all the other components of football is very very important though...I know in Brasil..at Fluminense in particular...they spend alot of time with the youth doing this..with a variety size of footballs. Also pair juggling...I have seen some that pair juggle from 20-30 yards apart and play two touch in the air. Also in and out of poles..tricks..etc. There is show much you can do with juggling than just stand up and juggle the same way all the time.
The juggling is important...but of course you have to be able to play as well...which he can. That is why he has been offered academy contracts..guaranteed from a couple of the biggest clubs in England for when he turns U-9. That is difficult to do and they don't offer those lightly.Comment
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Well, I am a little worried that that's where it's heading! I think Bill will have to guard against that.
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