Coach SkeffFeb 9, 20213 minMotivation by Association. Women everywhere.I first read this expression in the book 'Bounce' by Matthew Syed when he mentions the prestigious psychologist Carol Dweck. Similar to...
Coach SkeffFeb 9, 20216 minWhy do we kill creativity?I wasback in England pursuing another level of the coaching education with the FA. This experience has been wonderful, giving to me not...
Coach SkeffOct 17, 20195 minMen's vs. Women's technical abilityAs I mentioned in my previous article, I was in the UK during the 2019 Women's World Cup pursuing another level of my football coaching...
Coach SkeffAug 28, 20194 minWomen's vs. Men's World Cup The Women's World Cup in France is a remarkable event for the sport and for the fight for more support to women's football and female...
Coach SkeffMay 27, 20193 minDon't change your dreams, change the World. Nike's new campaign about Andressa Alves reaches the core of the soul and heart of Women's Football not only in Brazil but in the rest of...
Coach SkeffMay 20, 20196 minNot everyone agreed.Part 2. of "Would you still play if everyone had told you not play?!" This will be personal. One year later after I wrote my last post,...
Coach SkeffApr 24, 20187 minWould you still play if everyone had told you not to play?!Every coach knows the feeling of losing a game. Every coach knows what it feels to have a bad game. Every coach knows the feeling of...
Coach SkeffMar 14, 20184 minI was not his son.The story of Sissi, the legend of Brazil and the World: My dad wanted my brother to be a professional soccer player "I was born in a...
Coach SkeffFeb 27, 20184 minWhen assumptions become reality.Your version of reality. TODAY’s assumptions about female athletes unfortunately limit girls’ ability to become greater in their sports....
Coach SkeffFeb 9, 20184 minI could not play with her.The story of Rafaelle Souza, 26 years old, Brazilian soccer player Rafaelle Souza, my long time friend, played with me in U20 Brazil...
Coach SkeffJan 29, 20184 minI wished I was a boy.My story: It took me 10 years to see another girl touching a soccer ball. For years I wished I was a boy. Don't get me wrong, I loved...