Soccer (American), Football (European)/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Covering for goalie. | 9/27/2004 | Yuriy Anteliv |
| Q: my son suggested that one of the defensive players should always be ready to move in and protect the ... A: Ok im sorry for taking so long but i bought a new computer and had problems with it, so i apoligize. ... | ||
| Positions | 9/16/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: I am coaching U9-U10, 6V6. In developing position awareness I have little knowledge. I have read ... A: Dee, Although positions are important at the professional level, when we talk about youth players, ... | ||
| 7-9year old soccer skills and drills | 9/9/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: I am a volunteer coach at a local Y. I am also an elementary physical education teacher. I played ... A: Jim, sorry it has taken so long to reply, my area was hit by hurricane Frances and I still don't ... | ||
| Crossing | 9/6/2004 | Yuriy Anteliv |
| Q: I am coaching 3rd and 4th grade (8-10) girls soccer for the first time this year. Watching my ... A: Before age 7 or 8, most kids just like to have fun so most coaches dont really teach essential ... | ||
| team working together | 8/30/2004 | Yuriy Anteliv |
| Q: What is the best way to get my team to work together? They are all good players but I can't seem to ... A: This is a problem for every coach there is. Good players always think they know what to do. This is ... | ||
| soccer positions | 8/23/2004 | Yuriy Anteliv |
| Q: I would like to know the boundaries of all soccer positions! example midfielders. I'am going to help ... A: well at that age kids start playing more like a team, they understand when to pass, dribble, or ... | ||
| Ruud van Nistelrooy | 8/20/2004 | Yuriy Anteliv |
| Q: I would love you to tell me about Ruud van Nistelrooy. I also would want to know what you think ... A: Well from what i know Ruud Van Nistelrooy is 28 years old. He played for Heerenveen in the 97/98 ... | ||
| Hi, i have a problem...i am... | 8/14/2004 | Yuriy Anteliv |
| Q: i have a problem...i am a good soccer player and when i am at practice i can perform well and act ... A: Its funny i had the exact same problem in fact alot of people have this problem. This is all about ... | ||
| handleing | 7/31/2004 | John Cummings |
| Q: Can a keeper handle the ball if his teammate passes (by foot) back to him, but he is under attck by ... A: This is an interesting issue for refs and players alike. The Laws of the Game indicate that if a ... | ||
| What is a fullback? | 7/24/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: John, I am a U8 soccer player. I have started playing with a new coach and he has different ... A: Jessie, a fullback is a player who is closest to the goalkeeper. His/her first job is to score ... | ||
| sore feet,etc | 7/10/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: John, My first year over 45 soccer is going ok,but I would like a little more coaching. Is it normal ... A: Barry, two words: Ice and Advil The soreness is quite common, usually worse two days after than it ... | ||
| soccer | 6/30/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: what could help me build great stanima for a game? A: Moranda, Running primarily. You can practice running between training days if you are on a team ... | ||
| basic skills | 6/22/2004 | John Cummings |
| Q: what are the types of passes and receiving the passes, fundamentals of dribbling, shielding, and ... A: I don't want to presume to be able to discuss the types of passes, methods of trapping the ball and ... | ||
| Chosing a Team | 5/29/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: Assuming a playing is interested in playing at the highest level possible;at U15 which aspect of ... A: Mike, that is a pretty good question without a straightforward answer. I guess the best way to ... | ||
| defense | 5/16/2004 | John Cummings |
| Q: I am new to soccer,and trying to learn.The coach has put me on right defense.What are my basic ... A: Barry, I don't want to usurp the authority and guidance that your coach will give you, but you ... | ||
| Kicking ball while down | 4/19/2004 | John Cummings |
| Q: I am a level 8 referee in the U.S., and frequently am involved in discussions regarding whether a ... A: David, This is one of the enduring questions for most referees. But after all of the discussions ... | ||
| footwear | 4/14/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: John, Is it necessary to wear a certain kind of soccer shoes or cleats?I find it hard to get ... A: Barry, other than wearing cleats made for other sports like baseball or softball, no particular ... | ||
| solo practice | 4/8/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: John, at the tender age of 45 I have signed up to play soccer.I have never played before but have ... A: Barry, congratulations and good luck. now take that book and set it down and get outside. You will ... | ||
| Goal Kicks | 4/5/2004 | Erika |
| Q: How should I take a goal kick propely and how can I increase my kicking range? I would also ... A: Well, I'm taking it that you're a goalie due to your question about goal kicks...or a sweeper, who ... | ||
| High School off season workouts? | 3/12/2004 | Jeremy Boone |
| Q: I coach a High School Soccer team and they are asking me what they can do to prepare them for next ... A: Hartle, Thanks for your email. Do you receive the NSCAA Soccer Journal? I write a column in their ... | ||
| number of players | 3/10/2004 | John Cummings |
| Q: one team as an extra player on the field (12) , they score a goal, is the goal good?. A: Great question. Generally, if the attacking team had more than 11 players on the field of play at ... | ||
| Summer sports | 2/19/2004 | Erika |
| Q: I have never played before,but am thinking of joining an adult league this summer(I am 45). Since I ... A: Barry- Well, I think starting soccer is a great idea. It is both healthy for you to do and ... | ||
| youth soccer | 1/14/2004 | John Murnan |
| Q: My question is "how much soccer is too much?" I have 3 daughters ages 6,9 and 12 that all play ... A: Terry, It is very possible that your 9 year old will get burned out practicing that much every ... | ||
| bad call? | 10/12/2003 | Erika |
| Q: Hey, I play soccer and yesterday feel a bad call was made on me... maybe i just don't know the rules ... A: Jess - Hey! Yes, the ref called right, at least if you had your hands on the ground. It's a stupid ... | ||
| training/conditioning tips for youth soccer, etc. | 9/5/2003 | John Murnan |
| Q: Murnan-- I am writing a children's book on playing soccer and wondered if I could ask you questions ... A: Patricia, I see that you have authored many books for children and I would be glad to help you out ... | ||
| Offsides or what? | 7/12/2003 | John Cummings |
| Q: In a game of city league soccer I recently participated in I was called on a penalty that I do not ... A: First, it sounds as if you have a good understanding of the off-side law (if only more of the ... | ||
| CENTER MID | 6/15/2003 | John Murnan |
| Q: John- I play for the Oregon soccer academy and i play u14/ u15. im going 2 start playing center mid ... A: Cali, sounds like you have upgraded your talent level if you have moved into a more attacking role. ... | ||
| try-outs | 3/30/2003 | Jeremy Boone |
| Q: The try-outs are tommorow. Im in the seventh grade and need advice on some stratigies to make the ... A: Nader, A few quick tips for you. 1. Always give 100% effort. Coaches want to see players who ... | ||
| coaching children | 3/17/2003 | John Murnan |
| Q: Do you have any games or skills to teach under 6 soccer players. Regards Mark A: Mark, sorry it took me so long to answer your question. I was out of town and without email access. ... | ||
| Fielding a U8 Team: If not positions, what do I coach them to do? | 9/17/2002 | John Murnan |
| Q: I'm a coach of a U8 girls team. We're playing 7 v 7 games. Currently I'm just rotating through my ... A: Stan, you are making a good choice to rotate the players around to different positions and to get ... | ||
| 1st time coach.......HELP! | 9/7/2002 | John Murnan |
| Q: I am a first time assistant coach for a UG9 team in Sterling, Va for my daughter's team. I played ... A: Sandra, I recommend that you save your voice for practice and talk to the players who need to hear ... | ||
| soccer rules | 9/7/2002 | John Cummings |
| Q: ok, the call that the ref made in the championship game ended in a penalty shot in the box, because ... A: Andrea, I frankly feel that, based on what you have told me, the referee may have made a mistake. ... | ||
| dumb question | 8/5/2002 | John Murnan |
| Q: sorry to bother you...but i have a q. i coach u8 and many of the soccer balls the team has are older ... A: Scott, as far as I know they are done. most of the time it is the needle that does the damage to ... | ||
| positions | 6/24/2002 | John Murnan |
| Q: i'm a grade 9 soccer player and and would like to make my high school team but last year my coach ... A: Sam, First let me say that having a fixed position is less important than being on the field ... | ||
| Rules of the game | 6/18/2002 | Paul Napper |
| Q: I have a couple general questions about the game that I haven't been able to find the answers to, ... A: Kim, Thanks for the question. In the world cup, the yellow cards are carried over as you rightly ... | ||
| Hand ball deliberate/advantage etc | 6/4/2002 | John Cummings |
| Q: you've helped me in the past and thanks in advance.....if there is a hand ball is the question only ... A: Jim, thanks for the nice comments. Always glad to be of assistance when I can do so. Handling must ... | ||
| number of american players | 5/25/2002 | Paul Napper |
| Q: how many american players are there inthe english premier league, who are they, and what clubs do ... A: Well, There are 6 American players in the US World Cup squad who play in the Premiership. Our work ... | ||
| player positions | 4/22/2002 | Tom Hart |
| Q: sir-my 13 yo daughter joined a competitive team. her coach told her that she has great skills, but ... A: I would start looking for another team- definitely looking for another coach. Telling a player to go ... | ||
| Games for under 8's | 3/3/2002 | Tom Hart |
| Q: Would you be able to give a few tips for warm up games for under 8's. And how would I go about ... A: The best game activities for players under age eight are the same games they play off the field. ... | ||
| Soccer turf | 2/17/2002 | Tom Hart |
| Q: We are putting in two new fields, close to 4 acres, 1 will be sod,1 will be seeded. Can you tell me ... A: Nope- it's not the first but is one question I don't get very often. (remember- you can email me ... | ||
Soccer (American), Football (European)
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John Cummings
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Expertise
Do you have a call made by the referee in last week`s match puzzling you? Are you a referee who may not be certain that what was done was the right thing to do? I shall be glad to entertain any questions about officiating soccer. The more the players, coaches and supporters understand the referee and his/her decisions, the more fun we can have on the pitch.
Experience
After coaching my son's travel team, I have been USSF State Referee, State Assessor, Assignor and State Instructor in addition to having been a college NISOA referee,a NISOA clinician, a NISOA assessor and a high school referee.
Organizations
USSF, OSYSA, CASOA, NISOA
Publications
Soccer Ohio
Education/Credentials
J.D.
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