Soccer Movie Reviews

Taking bunch of over excited kids to soccer practice is always a challenge. I started playing "All the right moves" in the car and it got them engaged from start. They are pumped up when they reach the field and they try to practice the routines at home. Producers have done good job at keeping kids engaged while showing them the techniques.

We got this DVD a couple months back, and my kids have watched it dozens of times. They practice the moves in front of the TV, then they go in the yard and prctice on each other for hours on end. Great Job guys!

An emotionally charged tournament in Argentina where the Dutch came up just short again against the home team in 1978. Italy played with great skill and discipline in 1982 to beat the exceptional Argentinians, Brazilians and Germans. 1986 brought one of the finest tournaments in history and the genius of Maradona as Argentina swept through to the Final where they met the masters of pressure West Germany.

Whether you stayed up till the wee hours of the morning to watch our first match of the 2002 World Cup against HEAVILY favored Portugal, who at the time were ranked 4th in the world, or not, this DVD is a must for any supporter of real Football. Re-live us going 3 nil up on the Portugeese as Figo and company could do nothing, Clint Mathis' settling then hammering of our first strike that temporarily silenced the partisan Korean crowd, the EXPECTED thrashing of Mexico, (we've been running them ragged since the early 90's), and the heartache of the wrongly disallowed goal we put in against Germany that sent us home, (thanks Hugh Dallas, grrr). There was a match vs. Poland too, aparently...I think, (-; ...it's here as well and it looks like we lost that one??? (The cover of this DVD has Landon Donovan celebrating a goal against the Poles that was called off-sides! Oops).
Arena, Donovan, Reyna, Friedel and company laid the Fluke of '98 to rest, making this DVD worth every cent to Americans who love the beautiful game. Now we have to follow through by qualifying for Germany '06 and doing better than 2002. Come on you boys in white!!!

This instructional DVD/Tape works well at its primary purpose - to teach some fundamentals of soccer. The animations/cartoon part with Stinky Shoe and the coach are average at best and just plain stupid at worst (they probably account for 10-15% of the tape). My 7 yr old son even commented on how inane the animated parts were. This tape is best for a VERY young audience -say 6 yrs old and under.

This video really executes the two qualities that I teach everyday in my camps - having fun in a learning environment.

Being involved in soccer for more than 25 years, I have found the "Stinky Shoe & Coach LaRoo" video to be a wonderful fun and educational teaching tool for families and children who are just beginning their soccer careers.

This video is great because it recaptures plays in important soccer games and records soccer history and styles of play that will become soccer history. I would love to see other unique games like the 1979 WORLD CUP with the Netherlands team (many of whom were killed in a terrible plane cash.) Their style of play was unique and was taught by one of the most innovative soccer coaches of that time.

Again D.C. United claim the crown as MLS champs. Rob Stone does a quality job of narration with fantastic highlights from the 1999 MLS season. Each team is profiled and the stats pack is a nice touch for dvd.

Major League Soccer 1999: Year In Review is a complete video diary of Major League Soccer's fourth season. Watch as ESPN'S Rob Stone chronicles the results of all 12 MLS squads from opening day through MLS Cup '99. Relive evey glorious goal, diving save and crunching tackle of the 1999 season. See goal-scoring superstars like Jason Kreis, Roy Lassiter, Jaime Moreno, Joe-Max Moore and Cobi Jones rack up goal after stupendous goal. Watch midfield generals Marco Etcheverry, Carlos Valerrama and Mauricio Cienfuegos light up the pitch with spectacular displays of ball handling, trickery and passing. Get blown away by the powerful tackling of veteran defenders Alexi Lalas, Marcelo Balboa, Robin Fraser and Eddie Pope. MLS 1999: Year In Review examines the inner workings of Major League Soccer's fourth season. All of the season's major trades, coaching changes and front office moves are highlighted. Celebrate the opening of the first U.S. soccer-specific stadium in Columbus. Check out the L.A. Galaxy under new head coach Sigi Schmid. All the while, watch as D.C. United charges towards an unprecedented thirs league title in four years.

I purchased the set for help with coaching a U14 team. I was somewhat disappointed in the actual technical content of DVDs. This is definetly for beginner coaches, even the advance tape was on the simplistic side. I purchased the Coerver and Vogelsinger series prior to buying this collection and those two are hard acts to follow. If you want some mildly inspirational and simplistic technical instruction buy Soccer Secrets. But I feel there are much better options out there Coerver/Vogelsinger). Good for the girls not so good for coaches!

I bought this 3 set DVD and was well worth the price. At first I wasn't sure on wether or not this videos were any good but when I saw them they were great since they teach you some very essential skills in the game of soccer. For those that are wondering what's included in this box set, here's a short summary of what each Video offers according to the DVD.

Beginner Tape: -45min.
In this fun, educational video, Mia, Tiffeny, Lorrie and Wendy take you through all the basic aspects of the game. They teach the fundamentals needed to form a solid foundation and improve your playing skills. They also let you in on their secret game strategies, drills and hear funny and inspirational stories about how they got started as young soccer players.
 
Intermediate tape:... each-45 min
In tape two, World Renowned Soccer Stars Mia Hamm, Tiffeny Milbrett, Lorrie Fair and Wendy Gebauer let you in on more advanced secret techniques and philosophies that have made them champions both on and off the field. Learn the winning skills and drills to become competitive in the game! These modern-day masters will teach you how to shoot with pin-point accuracy, maintain extraordinary ball control, execute advanced passing skills and how to develop the mental part of your game so that you can lead your team through a critical drive...and into a championship game. This video is an instructional and motivational tool that covers all aspects of the game.

Advanced tape:.....-45 min

Considered two of the greatest soccer players in history, MIA HAMM and
TIFFENY MILBRETT share the secrets of their explosive soccer styles and blazing speeds. Join MIA, TIFFENY and WENDY GEBAUER as they demonstrate the advanced techniques that made them the sport's most feared, and revered, super stars. Learn the crucial elements of this intense mental game, the ability to stop your opponents in their tracks and position yourself for that crucial goal. Whether you're aiming for the big leagues or just want to improve your game, Mia, Tiffeny and Wendy take you through all aspects of the game, and reveal how they made it to the record books

Don't let me put you off by only giving this DVD 3 stars, It is a very good DVD, but the 3 hours may seem a lot to a few people but it only seemed to brush over a lot of the history. For someone has been watching and loving Manchester United for the last 20 years, there just wasn't enough on the field action, even the Treble year was not more than a few goals, I know you have to cut a lot out to fit to three hours but maybe they could have split it into more than one DVD. But saying that I still liked it as a documentary...... But I need more Action!!!

I'm a soccer junkie, and I suppose I did get my fix. But this product did not blow me out of the water, and as such, recieves 2 stars.

1) It's expensive ($30).

2) 2 hours long. For the $ should have gotten a double DVD with at least 3 hours, I figure.

3) Broadcast-quality picture. Not DVD-caliber. Imagine my angst.

4) UK bias in the reporting and time appropriation.

5) Got the 'Highlights' on purpose -- wanted to follow the storylines. If I wanted all the Goals, I would have gotten the 'Goals' DVD.

Be ready for lotsa Spice Boy facetime + goals. That's all this Eurotrash has.