Dr. Vijay Kumar has been in practice as a physical therapist in West Branch, Michigan since the summer of 2000, when he opened ADAPT/Agility, his Physical Rehabilitation clinics. He also volunteers his time as a free clinic in West Branch, providing physical therapy to patients who would otherwise be unable to afford the treatment they need.
But he is a devoted family man, too, and looks forward to spending as much time with his family as possible once he completes another day at the office. “I try to keep up on the world soccer teams,” he says. “I have coached my daughter’s soccer team, and in our spare time we practice some kicks and moves.”
As he knows from personal experience, coaching a soccer team at any level involves a lot more than designing plays for free kicks, or creating team formations. It is an enormous responsibility, perhaps more so when it’s a team of kids. Coaching involves a lot of trust, and the coach of a youth soccer team must wear many hats.
As he knows, it’s important for the kids to remember that even though they want to win every game, soccer is only a game, and the most important things is to get out on the field and have some fun. And this can be reflected during soccer practice, with fun yet productive practice sessions. Many of the game’s rules can be taught during practice too, as well as how to make good tactical decisions, and how to be a good sport, whether you win or lose.
Dr. Vijay Kumar has extended his commitment to youth sports by donating first aid kits to a West Branch high school in 2014.
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As he knows from personal experience, coaching a soccer team at any level involves a lot more than designing plays for free kicks, or creating team formations. It is an enormous responsibility, perhaps more so when it’s a team of kids. Coaching involves a lot of trust, and the coach of a youth soccer team must wear many hats.
As he knows, it’s important for the kids to remember that even though they want to win every game, soccer is only a game, and the most important things is to get out on the field and have some fun. And this can be reflected during soccer practice, with fun yet productive practice sessions. Many of the game’s rules can be taught during practice too, as well as how to make good tactical decisions, and how to be a good sport, whether you win or lose.
Dr. Vijay Kumar has extended his commitment to youth sports by donating first aid kits to a West Branch high school in 2014.
