Professional Soccer Player
Megan Rapinoe has had an exceptionally successful career as a professional soccer player. She was awarded the FIFA best women's soccer player in 2019, but she is known for a lot more than just that: her 2 World Cup championships, gold medal, colorful hair, legendary history making gold medal corner kick, and her passionate stance on justice and equality.
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3MWelcome to The Skills. In this lesson, Megan touches on the life experiences that have made her the soccer player and person that she is. As Megan says, she really believes in sharing all of her knowledge, and giving the keys to the kingdom to anyone and everyone. As an instructor at The Skills, she is able to share all of that knowledge with you.
2MTeamwork plays an integral role in the success of a soccer team. With 11 players battling against 11 players, the key to success is working together. In this lesson, Megan talks about how teamwork has set her team apart and has helped them win multiple games and championships.
5MMegan shares her biggest tips on how to improve your dribbling technique.
2MComing from a small town, Megan grew up playing on an all-boys soccer team. Hear her perspective on how this experience impacted her life and soccer career.
2MWhen it comes to striking the ball, Megan is the one to talk to. Hear her tips on the best ways to strike the ball and her strategy on how to maximize your striking ability.
3MThere is a fine line between sacrifice for the sake of teamwork and maximizing your own individual potential. If each individual player is not reaching their highest ability, the team will not be as strong as it could be. Hear how Megan balances individuality and teamwork in this lesson.
2MYour body positioning off of the ball is as impactful as when you are on the ball. Learn how to make yourself a dangerous player during the entire game.
3M"The whole point is to get the most out of players and people so that we can be the best that we can be." Leadership comes in many different forms and Megan's style is unique to her. Hear how she has become a leader and taken that role to a new level.
4MMegan's strongest weapon is her ability to create space with her ball control. Watch Megan use specific traps and turns to maximize her chance to beat her defender.
3MMegan has been successful in her career for many reasons, one being her ability to be creative in the moment. Hear her perspective on the balance between creativity and consistency in her playing style and why it is so important to have some of both.
4MPassing is one of the most important aspects of the game of soccer. Learn how Megan uses different types of passes in different situations to make sure she is putting her teammates in the most advantageous position on the field.
3MNobody is the best at every skill in the game, but each person has their strengths that make them an amazing player. Hear what Megan considers to be her biggest strength and how she has developed it over the years.
3MPenalty kicks are an offensive player's best opportunity to score. For this lesson, Megan talks us through the strategy of a penalty kick and how she has learned to maximize her opportunity of scoring.
4MThere is much more to penalty kicks than the ability to aim a soccer ball. There is a strategy and mental toughness required to outsmart your opponents. Megan shares her strategy for the World Cup penalty kicks that have lead her and her team to multiple victories.
6MFree kicks are a great way to give yourself an opportunity to score. Megan talks about how she gets in the right mindset to take her free kicks.
6MMegan stands by the notion of not accepting no for an answer. In this lesson, Megan speaks about what she and her teammates have experienced as women in the sports world and why it is their responsibility to make a difference in other women's lives.
5MMegan Rapinoe has made history with her legendary corner kick at the London Games, being the first to ever score an "Olympico" in the history of the Games. In this lesson, Megan talks through the different strategies of corner kicks and how to decide which shot you should use and when.
5MMegan shares her experience with finally making it to the world stage, the best prize ever. The years of hard work and dedication made the moment a time to celebrate and relish the major accomplishments of her and her team.
4MUnlock your highest potential by using the strength of your entire body. Megan talks about how strengthening her weaker side is what has made the magic happen. Without using her entire body, her potential was limited and predictable. Learn how you can break through these limitations as well.
4MMegan is known for her passion for change and equality. Hear her exclusive perspective on how she has taken her beliefs to the world and how it relates to her experience as an athlete.
4MTrain like Megan Rapinoe. The first step is your warm up. In this lesson, you will see how Megan gets herself ready for a full game of soccer.