Category: Letters from the Training Ground

Letters from the Training Ground: Letter Four

October 17, 2026

The Game Before the Game Soccer decision making begins long before a player touches the ball. In this Letter from the Training Ground, Nicholas Serenati explores scanning, perception, Soccer IQ, and the invisible thinking that shapes what eventually becomes visible on the field. The field is quiet now. There was a pass tonight that bothered…
Letters from the Training Ground

July 31, 2026

Every coach notices talent. The best coaches notice something quieter—the habits that slowly become greatness. The Player Nobody Notices is a reflection on culture, character, and why extraordinary players are built long before they are recognized.

Letters from the Training Ground: Letter Four