Warm up Saves A Lot

Hello again… here I am again, the football buff. I just want to share with you the importance of warm up exercises before a football game…

About 2 weeks ago, a friend of mine called and told me that one of the varsity players in their school just crumpled down on the ground after playing a game of soccer. Upon investigation, they found out that he suffered from severe leg cramps and could not move cuz each movement intensified the pain. They panicked. He was rushed to the hospital and after a few hours, he was released and sent home.

What caused such injury? Well, they found out that this particular student forgot to do some warm up exercises before the game and so, with this, I would like to share with you the importance of warm up exercises before a game…

 

 Warm up session for football aims not only to prepare a player for the game but also helps prevent injuries like the one experienced by the athlete I mentioned and other serious injuries because warm up exercises decreases the risks of muscle strains, sprains or even muscle tears. It also has a positive effect on ones performance in the game since warmed up muscles produce energy faster therefore the player's agility or speed, skills and power are much improved as compared to an athlete who did not undergo warm up exercises. 

Another plus for the warm up exercises -  it also helps attune the players' mind to the upcoming game since the drills mimic the football movements. Thus, a good warm up exercise prepares the player mentally and physically for the game at hand.

With this in mind, warm up exercises indeed can save a lot... It can save an athlete from injuries and it can save the team a game!

So if we see a team, like the Phil Azkals do some marching exercises or stretching out on the field before the game, we know that the coach and the athletes are doing the right thing.

Football Summer Clinic 2011

I really had a great time last summer, thanks again to football... It was a very productive summer because a friend of mine asked me to help out in conducting a football clinic for children ages 2 to 16 in our home town.

When I was asked to do the job, I was both excited and anxious. Excited because I would be doing waht I love and sharing my skills to future athletes. Anxious because it was the first time I would do it... I was afraid that I will not be able to hold the attention of the children or that they would not follow me cuz I am also a kid... As it turned out, all my anxiety was for nothing... Indeed, the children were fun to be with. They were so eager to learn the skills in soccer and did not even complain of being under the heat of the sun for hours. They did the drills and exercises almost to perfection.  

When finally, the 4 weeks of training came to an end, I was happy to see the young athletes play the sport I love most... soccer.

Today,5 months after that training,  I learned that those kids are still playing football and most of them have improved their football skills and were even awarded as MVPs. 

Looking back, I'm glad I did what i did last summer... for the love of the game...

My Niche

each person has been created unique ways and his/her own special talent and personality this is the reason why we are unique in our own ways and have different comfort zones. one person may find comfort in dancing and another may find it in the kitchen through baking. me i have found my niche in the  football field for i have loved this sport seems i was 7 years old and have been playing this sport eversince i was seven. when ever i feel bad and stressed out  i just go out and play football.