“Call it both ways!!” “You’re blind!!” “Blow your whistle!!” “Open your eyes!!” “You need glasses!!” Do these phrases sound familiar? They probably do if you’re a referee, or if you’re a parent trying to enjoy your child’s soccer game on the sidelines. Contempt and disrespect towards game officials continues to plague both sidelines, from disgruntled spectators who feel that … [Read more...]
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A Parent’s Guide to Analyzing A Youth Soccer Game
Youth sports are meant to be fun and entertaining; to serve as a foundation for teamwork and managing challenging environments in later years. Unfortunately, the desire to win at all costs and the agony resulting from defeat takes away from the joy of youth sports - both for parents and children. Everyone likes a winner, but which would you rather your child to be: a minor contributor on a … [Read more...]