Posts by Fairo Sport
High School Soccer: Integrating Training in the Curriculum
We educators and coaches are always looking to enhance student well-being and achievement. While extracurricular activities offer certain advantages, integrating performance soccer trainingwithin the school day presents a compelling opportunity to leverage the game we love for broader development. 1. Enhanced Academic Performance: We all know in hearts as we were ourselves student-athletes looking out…
Read MoreBrushstrokes in Soccer Formations | 7 v 7 & 9 v 9
Soccer Formations The Beautiful Game: A Brushstroke Analogy
Imagine the attacking phase of soccer as a masterpiece being created on the canvas of the pitch.
Soccer Coach Stephen Swanger | About Me
As a seasoned soccer coach and former professional player, I founded Fairo Sport LLC with the goal of providing top-notch soccer training to players of all ages and skill levels. With over eight years of experience, we offer specialized training in individual skills, goalkeeping, and positional play. Our unique coaching methodology is backed by years of experience and a commitment to continuous learning. We’ve combined our expertise with advanced coaching certifications to create a comprehensive and effective soccer training program that helps players elevate their game. Stephen Swanger
Read MoreLet’s Reshape College Soccer
Ryan Hodgeson’s recent LinkedIn post regarding the potential impact of the NCAA’s new regulations on Division I Men’s Soccer recruiting struck a chord at Fairo Sport. We’ve long championed reforming the college soccer landscape, and Hodgeson’s concerns about limited playing time for high school graduates highlight the urgency for change. Learn more about the Pre…
Read MoreFinding the Middle Ground in Goalkeeper Coaching: The Goalkeeper’s Bubble
Do You Thrive on the flash? The basics? What helps define a “Balanced Approach to Goalkeeper Coaching?” Many goalkeepers, in their training, tend to gravitate towards one of two extremes: focusing solely on basic techniques or obsessing over flashy, athletic movements. While both approaches have their merits, neither provides a complete picture of optimal goalkeeper…
Read MoreThe US Soccer Pyramid | What About the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association
What if Instead of Soccer Community Stakeholders endlessly hoping that their local NCAA University started a Men’s soccer program they invested more in the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association? There are university towns all over the United States without men’s soccer programs and local soccer communities hoping that eventually their school will find…
Read MoreIncrease Soccer IQ: Let’s Integrate Coach and Referee Licensing for Players
Soccer IQ is a concept that relates to a player’s ability to read the game, make quick decisions, recognize patterns and formations, and anticipate opponents’ moves. The better the soccer IQ, the more effective and efficient the player will be, and the higher the chance of success in a match
Read MoreUS Soccer Recruits Losing Out To European Competition
American soccer players may be losing opportunities to European players in the short term, taking a gap year to play abroad can offer them a chance to catch up and even surpass their European counterparts
Read MoreA “Possession Midfielder” The Anti-Hero of the Dump and Run
The players that control the game, create scoring opportunities, maintain team shape, provide leadership and communication, and win possession of the ball are the player each team needs. Without a quality possession midfielder, a team may struggle to maintain a consistent style of play and control games.
Read MoreCreate Unstoppable Teams: Exploring the Advantages of Cross-Age Groups
Mixed-aged Teams, A benefit for a soccer club? Soccer is a sport that has been enjoyed for generations, with millions of people playing it around the world. One of the most exciting aspects of soccer is the competition between teams, with clubs working hard to create strong teams that can win games and tournaments. In…
Read MoreExtraordinary Tactics: Breaking Lines Through the Holding Midfielder
…while the goalkeeper sits behind the line. When the opposition team begins to apply pressure by pressing high up the pitch, the goalkeeper can play a crucial role in helping the holding midfielder break through their lines.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Game as a Field Player: Crucial for Beginning Goalkeepers
As a beginning goalkeeper, it’s easy to focus solely on improving your saves and mastering the technical aspects of the position. However, understanding the game as a field player would is incredibly important for the success of any goalkeeper. Firstly, knowledge of tactics can help a goalkeeper anticipate where the ball is likely to end…
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