From someone just like you...

Dear Coach V,
I hope you will post this for all your visitors to read.
I wanted to write you let you know that I have finished watching Blast The Ball for the THIRD time. I felt compelled to write and share my thoughts.
I am a nationally certified youth soccer coach as well as a soccer parent. I have been coaching youth soccer for over 7 years.
I started coaching when my son’s team asked me to volunteer. I have attended many coach’s training clinics and been through many training programs for both players and coaches. I have ordered over 14 soccer training videos, read several books and constantly read new articles.
When I look back at my other soccer training videos, I wonder why I paid $30 - $80 for them. Many are 30 – 45 minutes long and simply offer / show people doing drills or giving skills tips. Blast The Ball is the most VALUABLE video I have EVER purchased. It gives you every aspect of soccer kicking, ball flight as well as explaining the why and not just the how. It also is quite entertaining. My son has watched it 4 times and he NEVER watches my training videos. He thinks they’re boring and a “rehash” of the same information. When I read that other people’s children were watching a “soccer training video”, I really didn’t believe it. However, it is as useful to the player, as it is the coach / parent.
I really think you should let people (everyone) know that this is not a video that SHOULD be watched, but rather a video that MUST be watched by every soccer player, soccer coach and soccer parent. Without it, they will be years behind others and keep wonder why and how.
Something else I noticed that others might miss. I think it should be pointed out that the amount of development and work comes through on the video as well. Most training videos I have watched were simply shot in one afternoon at one location. If the viewer keeps this in mind while watching your video, they can tell that your efforts include a long “journey” and the footage includes many locations, age levels and skill levels.
Whether it is a parent just beginning with a 7 year old, a top level certified coach, or an advancing soccer player they will be thrilled with the video.
I also have just downloaded your “Happy Book” and will be using it with out leagues this year.
Steven Williams – CA