Nigel Reed
Nigel Reed has been involved in soccer during the 60's, 70's and 80's as a player and has been coaching youth soccer in Australia since 2000.
Nigels main soccer webite has detailed information on Developing Youth Soccer as well as a number of Free Soccer Drills
Good luck with your coaching
Articles by this Author
Review of the Simple Golf Swing
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 07/11/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
I purchased the The Simple Golf Swing at a time when I was playing quite a lot of golf, but was struggling with my game I was inconsistent off the tee and around the greens
How to Play Soccer - Soccer Formations
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 05/4/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
To the uninitiated, soccer formations might sound complicated But with the help of a few practical examples, you can learn about the 4-4-2 formation right up to the more obscure ones at the other end of the scale
How to Play Soccer - Soccer Tactics
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 05/4/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
You've got your soccer team, you've got your soccer formation: now it's time to talk soccer tactics Tactics in soccer is a term sometimes used interchangably with formation on the soccer field, but for this article we'll take it to mean aspects of play put into action by the players on the pitch who already have a football formation to adhere to
How to Play Soccer - Soccer Fitness
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 05/4/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
Soccer fitness is a curious beast Until the last few decades, one did not have to have an especially athletic build to make it as a pro soccer player
How to Play Soccer - Soccer Rules
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 05/4/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
Soccer rules are deceptively simple The Laws of the Game, still heavily based on their forerunners from the 1860s, govern this sport worldwide, and although the intricacies can be complex you can learn the basics in literally minutes of watching the Beautiful Game
Learn How to Play Soccer
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 05/4/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
Are you ready to join billions of players worldwide by taking part in the world's most popular sport
Learning how to play soccer makes you a member of the globe's biggest community – and the best part is, it's easy to do
Improve Golf Swing ? - Here's How
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 05/4/2009
- Sports
- Unrated
For most golfers, an average day on the course is a rollercoaster experience of excitement and defeat However, there are a few things you can do to get rid of the inconsistencies in your game and develop a stronger golf swing
How to Play Soccer - Dribbling
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 10/19/2008
- Sports
- Unrated
Seeing a player dribble and attack defenders, feinting one way and then the next, or performing a series of stops and starts is one of the most exciting parts about watching soccer and developing great dribbling skills is one of the mandatory skills required of anyone that is learning how to play soccer
Basically, dribbling basically running with the ball, although there are a few fundamental things that you need to know
How To Play Soccer - The Skills
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 10/19/2008
- Sports
- Unrated
Playing soccer is a physically demanding game and requires a combination on tenacity, fitness, guile, mental toughness and skill
Skill is the number one aspect that players, especially young players should focus on
How To Play Soccer - The Basics
- By Nigel Reed
- Published 10/18/2008
- Sports
- Unrated
Bill Shankly (the former Liverpool manager) once said
"Soccer is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, on controlling the ball and making yourself available to receive a pass"
It sounds quite simple really doesn't, but:
* What are the rules of soccer
* How do the rules of soccer influence how to play soccer


