Too harsh? Big Sister Gives Resilience Lessons

Little Bro keeps going!

July 23, 2025

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Hey everyone,

Have you seen these viral videos of the brother and sister having intense football duels? They’re full on!

These battles somewhere in a back garden in Brazil are bruising encounters - but filled with positive family vibes.

As a football parent, preparing our kids for the physical side of the game is crucial - so these videos really spoke to me.

That's why I've adapted this concept with my own kids, despite their age difference. Older sis v younger bro.

What I've Done:

  • Created a points system that rewards:

    • Successful tackles

    • Quick recovery after being knocked down

    • Scoring after winning the ball

    • Using specific skills we're working on

What I've Learned:
Look, I'll be honest - watching your kids in physical contests isn't always comfortable! But… these challenges are preparing them for real-world football, where they'll face bigger, stronger opponents.

What You Can Try:
Start small with your own kids. Create simple competitions with clear rewards for effort and resilience. Remember, it's not about the end result - it's about building that competitive spirit and physical confidence.

The real magic? Watching your little one get up faster each time, tackle with more confidence, and slowly develop that essential football grit.

Trust me, it's worth those initial grimaces!

Let’s get into it👇️ 

RAISING THE LEVELS

 🇳🇱 The Ajax Academy Production Line is Relentless

The next generation look to be following in the footsteps of some of the greats.

🚪 This looks like a scene from the 1980’s

So happy to see the location for this set piece.

There’s something beautifully nostalgic about this whole thing.

💧 The Team Love this First Touch Game

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REPS REPS REPS

🛠️ Skills and drills and video tape

Some of the best from our timelines this week:

⛔️ Is this way of practising dribbling genius or or a health and safety issue?

🐾 This sole roll combination just made us happy to watch.

🏠️ This 1000 touch at-home drill will get you max reps.

🎾 Don’t be afraid to mix it up by using training methods from other sports, like this tennis reaction session. Enjoy the variation!

☄️ This is an excellent shooting drill. Both video and explanation are superb 👌 

ANIBALLERS COMMUNITY CLIPS

 🦁 Under 8 Dropping a Clinic in Training

This clip caught our eye. The levels of the youngsters out there continues to blow our minds.

 

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