Frank Michael Smith
@frankmikesmith • 53,164 subscribers
Sports Creator & GeoSports founder @PlayGeoGames
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The USMNT will be stuck at the World Cup until it adopts Germany's blueprint In 2000 Germany finished last at the Euros and decided it was time overhaul the system. They built 390 regional training bases to make sure one was within 25 km of every kid in country. They hired 1,200 full-time coaches, invested €48 million per year and mandated that every pro club build a certified youth academy or lose its license The cost to families was $0 and 14 years later, 21 of the 23 players who won the World Cup came directly from the system
Frank Michael Smith1,919,760 views • 10 days ago
It's not by accident that Norway has become by far the most dominant sporting nation per capita ◼️No scorekeeping until 13 ◼️No travel tournaments or youth national titles ◼️Athletes are encouraged to play multiple sports ◼️$400 million of yearly sports gambling profit is directly back into youth sports programs
Frank Michael Smith623,710 views • 8 days ago
Brazil's 24 year World Cup drought is due to a cultural collapse. The street pitches where Pelé and Ronaldo learned the game have been paved over for real estate...and it’s no longer free - 80% of youth academies now require cash Today Brazil has more cell phones than people and a third of kids ages 5 to 19 are overweight. You can’t replace things like the futsal courts with screens and expect to stay on top The results are already showing at the lower level. Last year Brazil's U 20’s were eliminated from the U 20 World Cup in the group stage for the first time ever Until this changes and Brazil recaptures their identity, the drought is not going to end
Frank Michael Smith295,286 views • 12 days ago
This is exactly why you don't force kids into sports. Alysa Liu's entire life was dedicated to skating. Not by choice, but because her father demanded it. She won the US Championship at 13, but announced her retirement at 16. She threw her skates in the closet and decided to experience the world. She hiked to Everest base camp, got her driver's license and studied at UCLA. After a ski trip in 2024, she had the itch to lace them up again and nailed a double axel. She announced her comeback, but only on her terms. She wouldn't allow her father (or anyone) to tell her what to eat, when to train or how to dress. The result was athletic and creative liberation. Despite the hiatus, Alysa entered Milan as the favorite to win gold and delivered on the hype.
Frank Michael Smith3,545,286 views • 4 months ago
The Caitlin Clark story is deeper and stranger than anyone is reporting. After piecing together the full timeline, the picture becomes clear. What's unfolding is absolutely a conspiracy...hence the title of my video essay: The Truth Behind The Caitlin Clark Conspiracy
Frank Michael Smith4,894,896 views • 2 years ago
The real legacy of this Seahawks Super Bowl is not Sam Darnold's career comeback, it's John Schneider's masterclass - Traded Russell Wilson when he was viewed as a top 5 QB & nailed the picks (Devon Witherspoon, Charles Cross) - Canned the HOF coach who won him a SB and hired a 36 year old Defensive HC (youngest in the league) - Traded Geno Smith and DK Metcalf to sign Sam Darnold & pave the way for JSN to emerge as OPOY - Hit on FA's Demarcus Lawerence & Cooper Kupp - Nailed trades for Ernest, Jones, Leonard Williams and Rasheed Shaheed
Frank Michael Smith910,140 views • 5 months ago
As the years pass, Connor Hellebuyck is the name that needs to be kept alive Jack Hughes has billion dollar photo, while Conor McDavid walked away the MVP The truth is, the gold medal game would've been a blowout if Hellebuyck didn't shed his demons Nobody needed this more than him Despite being the back to back Vezina winner, his reputation for shrinking in big games loomed large over the final He was yanked 3 times last playoffs vs St. Louis and has allowed at least 4 goals in 10 of his last 14 playoff games Everything was put to rest in Milan He finished with the best save percentage in the tournament and a perfect 5-0 record The real MVP was the man between the pipes who shed his reputation and lifted America to our 1st gold in 46 years
Frank Michael Smith648,243 views • 4 months ago
Derrick Henry has a very real chance to end his career as the NFL's all-time leader in rushing yards and TDs. If this season is average (by his standards) he'll be 5th all-time in TDs and 10th in yards. He's 31 years old. By the time he finishes his 35 year old season, Derrick Henry will be known as the GOAT RB.
Frank Michael Smith910,595 views • 10 months ago
Karim Lopez is getting near zero buzz despite being one of the highest potential guys in the lottery. Doesnt hurt that his personal story is historic - Left Mexico at 14 to play pro in Spain - Moved to NBL at 16 and became the youngest player in league history to have a double double - Is about to become the first Mexican born 1st rounder in NBA history
Frank Michael Smith192,300 views • 2 months ago
Jannik Sinner is putting together one of the best dominant runs of all-time...and it's hardly being covered. He's the first player ever to... - Win 5 straight 1,000 events - Win the Sunshine Double without dropping a set - Win a 1,000 final in less than an hour - Win 32 straight matches (will be true if he makes the semis in Rome) If he wins in Rome, he'll join Djokovic as the only players ever to win all nine 1,000 events Lastly, Zverev is right. Sinner has completely separated himself from Alcaraz. He won their last 2 matches without dropping a set
Frank Michael Smith209,689 views • 2 months ago
We all realize this is one of the worst trades in recent history, but the apology from President Kevin Pritchard might be worse than the deal... He mentions being "surprised it came up 5th" despite there being a 50% chance to be outside the top 4 He told Forbes "you can't slow-play your way into success in this league" The Pacers entire strategy was to slow play this season without Haliburton and land a top pick
Frank Michael Smith184,428 views • 2 months ago
The Warriors should be viewed as a cautionary tale for every NBA front office. They got greedy after winning the 2022 title. They tried to rebuild while simultaneously contending and they got burned. I lay out the 4 key mistakes that officially slammed the door shut on Golden State competing in the Steph Curry era.
Frank Michael Smith371,560 views • 5 months ago
Yaxel Lendeborg was cut from his middle school team 3 times and cut from his freshman team mid-season for poor grades. He wasn't mad about it. It meant he continue playing video games for 12+ hours per day. He wanted nothing to do with sports after graduating. He picked up a warehouse job, but his mother convinced him to join a JUCO team...and something clicked. For the first time in his life Yaxel believed in himself. He started working hard to results compounded every year. - Arizona Western College all-time leading rebounder - AAC Defensive Player of the Year at UAB - #1 graded transfer - 1st team All-American - National Champion at Michigan When asked about his journey Yaxel said “I feel like I’m doing it for the people, who don’t believe in themselves” "I want to be a role model for those people” “Don’t doubt yourself. Give it a second effort before you give up” Credit to Alex Squadron and his original reporting at Hoops HQ
Frank Michael Smith221,925 views • 3 months ago
All the Steelers fans whining and complaining about Mike McCarthy need to relax. This teams needs 2 things. A coach who can call a top 5 offense and develop QBs. He's proved he checks both boxes. This is not about him being from Pittsburgh or reconnecting with Aaron Rodgers
Frank Michael Smith348,722 views • 5 months ago
