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Next time you are in Kenya, don’t be surprised if you see children wearing Mighty Kicks apparel and playing soccer with Mighty Kicks Soccer Balls! In June, Mighty Kicks Houston NE franchisees Cesar and Jennifer Coronel traveled to Africa on a missions trip and brought Mighty Kicks with them! The Life Skills soccer program and…
Read MoreBefore I started my Mighty Kicks Franchise I taught in the public school system. I was a middle school physical education and health teacher for 10 years. The middle school years can be an extremely trying time in the life of an adolescent. It takes the love and support of family and friends to navigate…
Read MoreDr. Bruce Duncan Perry, M.D, Ph. D states that “We learn best when we are having fun. Play, more than any other activity, fuels healthy development of children — and the continued healthy development of adults.” Developing Kids Thru Soccer Fun is at the heart of what Mighty Kicks is all about! Children learn most…
Read MoreOne of the biggest potential problems in youth sports is bullying. It can ruin the morale of the team, and result in players having a negative experience. In some situations, bullied players may even decide to quit the sport. The best way to stop bullying is through communication. Young players look to adults for guidance,…
Read MoreDuring this Holiday Season I often think about hope, family and gratitude. Being thankful has benefited my attitude significantly. I am reminded to be thankful from the wisdom of the Bible (“Rejoice always … in everything give thanks.” – 1 Thes 5:16) and every Thanksgiving. It is a habit that I continue to work on,…
Read MoreTalent and intelligence are important but can only take you so far. Psychologists are asking the question: “with talent and intelligence/ IQ being equal: why do some individuals accomplish more than others?” The answer they are finding: GRIT! Research shows that GRIT is a significantly greater indicator of success and achievement than intelligence or IQ.…
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Developing Kids Thru Soccer If you love soccer, why not make it a career? Even if you never made it to the “big leagues,” you can spend your life doing what you enjoy, making a good living and loving every moment of your “job.” Mighty Kicks helps develop children within the framework of soccer and…
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The term “Social Emotional Learning” (SEL) seems to be all the rage these days when discussing early childhood education. This is for good reason! Social and Emotional skills helps us understand the crucial Life Skills and character that have a huge influence on the type of person we become! Character is a far greater determinant…
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Be a Buffalo! I live in CO which is one of the only states that has the privilege of being the home to wild buffaloes and cows. These unique animals are similar in many ways, but behave quite differently when reacting to a storm. With the huge Rocky Mountains to the west and the flat…
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On the surface, Excellence and Perfection seem to be the same word with some slight verbal gymnastics going on. The point of this Blog post is to emphasize the VERY important differences between these two words. In short, it comes down to MINDSET. Often, when we think Excellence, we think of a goal that we…
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