Serie A is the top flight of soccer in Italy. Every country in the world has a hierarchy if you will in regards to soccer. In Italy, every player aspires to one day play in the Serie A.
Some teams that compete in the Serie A are Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Roma, Sampdoria, Fiorentina, Palermo, Genoa, etc… From top to bottom, it can be argued that the Serie A is the most competitive league in Europe.
The last few years have seen Inter Milan crowned as champions of Italy. AC Milan and Juventus have won a great deal of Scudettos as well. Scudetto is another term used for Serie A. Italian Serie A matches are played on FSC and Goltv. They are very entertaining to watch so I strongly suggest taking the time to watch these teams compete.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Inter Milan
Inter Milan are once again the champions of Italy. The giants of the San Siro, the stadium where both Inter Milan and AC Milan play, are taking over the Italian Serie A. The combination of a brilliant coach and players with endless talent is a formula for consecutive championships.
Inter is coached by Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea coach. Mourinho is an unbelievable tactician and demands the best from all his players on both sides of the ball, attacking and defending. It takes a great coach to be able to manage the massive egos that comes along with having a team filled with the best international talent the world has to offer.
Some impressive players on Inter are Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Sweden, Maicon from Brazil, Esteban Cambiasso from Argentina and a promising young talent Mario Balotelli from Italy. Every player on the team is world class; these are just a few I happen to enjoy watching. The combination of experience and young talent will see Inter at the top of the Serie A table for years to come.
Inter is coached by Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea coach. Mourinho is an unbelievable tactician and demands the best from all his players on both sides of the ball, attacking and defending. It takes a great coach to be able to manage the massive egos that comes along with having a team filled with the best international talent the world has to offer.
Some impressive players on Inter are Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Sweden, Maicon from Brazil, Esteban Cambiasso from Argentina and a promising young talent Mario Balotelli from Italy. Every player on the team is world class; these are just a few I happen to enjoy watching. The combination of experience and young talent will see Inter at the top of the Serie A table for years to come.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Individual/Small Group Soccer Training Sessions Now Available!
The U.S. Premier Soccer Academy is excited to announce the addition of Individual/Small Group Sessions to our program schedule. These sessions are designed to give the player(s) customized training for their specific needs. We limit these sessions to 4 players maximum to ensure each individual will receive the greatest amount of feedback from our top level coaches.
Individual/Small Group Sessions are offered to anybody interested in becoming a better player. The cost is $80/hr for 1 player, $60/hr each for 2 players, $50/hr each for 3 players, or $40/hr each for 4 players. The times and locations are set between the player(s) and coaches.
The cost drastically reduces with more players so invite a friend to join you in your venture to becoming a better player. Individual/Small Group Sessions are especially great for the offseason months to sharpen your game and improve your weaknesses!
For more information, go to www.uspsocceracademy.com. Every player must register individually at the website.
Individual/Small Group Sessions are offered to anybody interested in becoming a better player. The cost is $80/hr for 1 player, $60/hr each for 2 players, $50/hr each for 3 players, or $40/hr each for 4 players. The times and locations are set between the player(s) and coaches.
The cost drastically reduces with more players so invite a friend to join you in your venture to becoming a better player. Individual/Small Group Sessions are especially great for the offseason months to sharpen your game and improve your weaknesses!
For more information, go to www.uspsocceracademy.com. Every player must register individually at the website.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Shooting- Placement or Power?
We've all heard the old cliché saying, "If you don't shoot, you don't score." This is absolutely true in all sports especially soccer. What's also true in regards to shooting like everything else in soccer, every player has their own style with how they shoot.
Some players are known for overpowering keepers with straight drives. A good example is Adriano from Brazil. There's nothing particularly artistic about his style, he just hits the ball absolutely as hard as he can without much thought of placement. This works for him because he is a massively strong player.
Other players choose to beat the keeper with pin point precision. Andrea Pirlo is my favorite example of a placement shooter. He calmly strikes the ball so cleanly and with so much bend and dip, the keepers can't track his ball through the air. This is all about technique.
My advice to you…practice both. Work on the power of your straight drives and the placement of your curved shots. Having both weapons in your arsenal will lead to many goals in your career.
Some players are known for overpowering keepers with straight drives. A good example is Adriano from Brazil. There's nothing particularly artistic about his style, he just hits the ball absolutely as hard as he can without much thought of placement. This works for him because he is a massively strong player.
Other players choose to beat the keeper with pin point precision. Andrea Pirlo is my favorite example of a placement shooter. He calmly strikes the ball so cleanly and with so much bend and dip, the keepers can't track his ball through the air. This is all about technique.
My advice to you…practice both. Work on the power of your straight drives and the placement of your curved shots. Having both weapons in your arsenal will lead to many goals in your career.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Technical Director Matt Avellino signs with Sevilla F.C. PR!
I am proud to announce that I have just agreed to my second professional contract with Sevilla F.C. Puerto Rico. The team is located in Juncos, PR and plays in the Puerto Rican Soccer League's 1st Division.
I spent my rookie season with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the United Soccer Leagues 2nd Division. I was also called up to the New York Red Bulls reserve team of the MLS for 5 games after my season in the USL concluded.
I mention this information because at the U.S.Premier Soccer Academy we feel our selective choice of coaches separate us from the competition. Not only have our coaches played at a high level, but they continue to further their careers as players. This only adds to the information we can pass along to the young players we work with.
I will still be very much involved with the operations of the Academy so feel free to contact me for any questions on upcoming programs or having a U.S. Premier Soccer Academy coach train your travel team. My email is mavellino@uspsocceracademy.com.
I spent my rookie season with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the United Soccer Leagues 2nd Division. I was also called up to the New York Red Bulls reserve team of the MLS for 5 games after my season in the USL concluded.
I mention this information because at the U.S.Premier Soccer Academy we feel our selective choice of coaches separate us from the competition. Not only have our coaches played at a high level, but they continue to further their careers as players. This only adds to the information we can pass along to the young players we work with.
I will still be very much involved with the operations of the Academy so feel free to contact me for any questions on upcoming programs or having a U.S. Premier Soccer Academy coach train your travel team. My email is mavellino@uspsocceracademy.com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The U.S. Premier Soccer Academy announces new staff additions!
We are very pleased to announce the additions of Jerome Vivona and Hristo Kaloferov to the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy staff!
Jerome played NCAA Division I soccer at Quinnipiac University. He is a very experienced coach with numerous diplomas from the FA and NSCAA. He was also the intramural and developmental coordinator in the East Meadow Soccer Club.
Hristo played internationally in his native country of Bulgaria. He was assistant coach at Concordia College and has over 6 years of experience coaching teams with Ultimate Athletics.
We are very excited to have these two professionals on staff with us and look forward to having them develop your aspiring young players. For more on Jerome, Hristo, and upcoming programs from the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy, please check out www.uspsocceracademy.com
Jerome played NCAA Division I soccer at Quinnipiac University. He is a very experienced coach with numerous diplomas from the FA and NSCAA. He was also the intramural and developmental coordinator in the East Meadow Soccer Club.
Hristo played internationally in his native country of Bulgaria. He was assistant coach at Concordia College and has over 6 years of experience coaching teams with Ultimate Athletics.
We are very excited to have these two professionals on staff with us and look forward to having them develop your aspiring young players. For more on Jerome, Hristo, and upcoming programs from the U.S. Premier Soccer Academy, please check out www.uspsocceracademy.com
Monday, May 25, 2009
F.C. Barcelona
The team emphasized this week will be Spain's finest F.C. Barcelona. The Catalan giant's are having a spectacular season which can potentially end up in a Treble. They are top of the table in La Liga (Spain's top league), looking forward to a Champions League Final against Manchester United, and also have a Copa Del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao.
There list of talent is endless. Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry are just there striker force! The way this team picks apart the opposition with clean passing and combination play is truly a joy to watch. Anyone who saw their 6-2 demolish of Real Madrid can vouch for that last statement.
If you have GolTv, you can watch loads of Barcelona games because they air every game live and then replay it all week. I personally go to sleep every night with the pleasant sights of Barcelona's free flowing passing moves.
The Champions League Final is right around the corner where you can watch Barcelona take on Manchester United. Take the two hours out of your week to watch the pinnacle of world talent, you won't be disappointed!
There list of talent is endless. Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, and Thierry Henry are just there striker force! The way this team picks apart the opposition with clean passing and combination play is truly a joy to watch. Anyone who saw their 6-2 demolish of Real Madrid can vouch for that last statement.
If you have GolTv, you can watch loads of Barcelona games because they air every game live and then replay it all week. I personally go to sleep every night with the pleasant sights of Barcelona's free flowing passing moves.
The Champions League Final is right around the corner where you can watch Barcelona take on Manchester United. Take the two hours out of your week to watch the pinnacle of world talent, you won't be disappointed!
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