Pics & Video - Las Vegas, Nevada OSA Soccer Clinic

This week I was in Las Vegas, Nevada for our OSA Soccer Clinic there.  There was some flash flooding the day before clinic but thankfully the clouds dispersed and we had some great, sunny weather!

Our goal at our OSA Soccer Camps and Clinics is to make better players. Our mission is to inspire athletes that if you Believe in it® and back that up with hard work, anything in life is possible. 

I'm confident we achieved our goal of making better players. That only happened because the players worked hard, stayed positive and wanted to improve.  Credit to them for making it happen!  They are Believe in it® Athletes. 

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Goal Celebrations

The Goal Celebrations from Las Vegas, NV!

I love goal celebrations! Gooooaaaallllll!

Special Thanks

Big thank you to Coach Ken for setting up our OSA Soccer Clinic in Vegas!  Your kids are lucky to have you.  My team and I appreciate you! 

Have a great fall season and thanks again for attending our OSA Soccer Clinic!  I look forward to seeing everyone again in the future!

Jersey and Shelbie Rockin Bracelets - Believe in it® Athlete Spotlight

Shout out to Jersey and Shelbie Spencer from Martinsburg, West Virginia!  They are two sisters rockin their Believe in it® bracelets in this Instagram photo! 

I saw this photo because they used #Believeinit on Instagram.  I'm @JaredMontz on Instagram by the way! 

Jersey wears her bracelet regularly.  The idea is to wear it and if you ever have a moment of doubt like before a big game.  You look down at your bracelet, say Believe in it® in your mind and you get an instant shot of confidence.  It works! 

For games when Jersey can't wear a bracelet she tucks it in her sock.  Gives her that extra little boost!  It's a little stinky but it does the job!

Robbie Keane Chip Shot Goal = Pure Class

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane chips Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy in the team's 3-0 victory. Want to see more from the LA Galaxy? Subscribe to our channel at http://www.youtube.com/LAGalaxy. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lagalaxy Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lagalaxy Want to check out a game? Visit http://www.lagalaxy.com to view upcoming matches and purchase tickets!

Robbie Keane scored a great goal courtesy of a chip shot the other week!  Below is exactly what I said in the Online Soccer Academy eNewsletter.  If you aren't subscribed you should be!

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I think I watched this goal at least ten times.  Robbie Keane makes it look so easy on the field sometimes.  This was one of those times.

Really study this play. Watch how he checks his shoulder before receiving the pass, he sees he has space and no defenders on his back, he turns, he gets the defender to commit, nutmegs him, then looks up again, sees the goalie is out and chips him.  He did what the game showed him.  He didn't force the play to happen.  If there was a defender tight on his back when he checked his shoulder he probably would have held the ball up and passed it back to a teammate.  

What he showed in this play was awareness and speed of play.  You can think this fast too... with lots and lots of speed of play practice.

Neymar Free Kick Goal Against Columbia

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Enjoy!  Goooooaaalllll!

Neymar with a beauty!

Jordynn Joins League's 100 Juggle Club - Believe in it® Athlete Spotlight

Congrats to Jordynn Cheatle for getting 125 juggles and joining her leagues 100 juggle club! Jordynn is a 12 year old Believe in it® Athlete from Quakertown, Pennsylvania.  She plays for the U13 White Tigers which are a part of the Quakertown Soccer Club.  

Jordynn's mother, Jodi, nominated her for a Believe in it® Athlete spotlight.   Below is what her mom had to say. 

"My daughter previously struggled with her athletic endurance.  Over the last year and a half, she has slimmed down tremendously and put her mind to being a successful athlete.  Last spring, at the end of her 5th grade year, she decided she wanted to try out for travel soccer.  She had not played soccer since she was in kindergarten.  She made the team and has made tremendous strides since.  This past spring, Jordynn decided she wanted to learn how to juggle the soccer ball.  When she started, she could barely juggle the ball 5 times!  This past week she triumphantly earned her way into the league's 100 Juggle's Club!  We video taped her doing 125 juggles.  

Today she is up to 175!  I am blessed to have a child who strives to succeed in everything she does.  She continues to impress her teachers, coaches, peers & family in EVERYTHING she sets out to do!  So proud of my Jordynn!"

Jordynn makes the 100 juggles club! #soccerjuggles

Keep up the good work Jordynn!  The Online Soccer Academy team and I are proud of you! You are proof that hard work and the Believe in it® attitude pays off.  Keep it up and have fun continuing to improve!