The Role Parents Play in the Motivation of Their Child
The following is an interview with Andrew Ziemer, Director of Soccer for Santa Rosa United. Andrew talks about what taking ownership means, what part the parent plays in their child’s motivation, and
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REGISTER HERE Tuesday, September 10Noon ESTThis interview will be aired live for free, the recording will be available at the SoccerParentResourceCenter.com.In this webinar we will discuss:-
Read More7 Ways to Support Your Player
As a relatively new parent I now have first-hand knowledge that the theory of parenting is much easier than the daily test of living it out - soccer parenting adds an extra twist to an already complex
Read More7 Questions Every Soccer Parent Should Ask
As parents we have a tendency to try and find a solution to help our children. Our child is struggling in math, so we find a tutor. Our child gets a cavity so we buy a different toothbrush.
Read More4 Tips for Being a Successful Parent Coach
Consider the plight of the parent-coach. Always first to arrive at practices and games and last to leave. Part instructor, part hand-holder, and part sherpa, the parent-coach must contend with not just
Read More9 Important Roles and Expectations of a Soccer Parent
If you have been around the youth soccer world for any amount of time, you will know that we still have a lot of work to do in order to create a consistently healthy environment for our players to thrive
Read MoreUtilizing Multi-Sport Activities for Optimal Soccer & Athlete Development
As a mom, I worked hard to get Cali, my soccer playing daughter, into a variety of sports when she was young. Afterall, there is ample research (this link is to a master's thesis providing an overview
Read MoreYoung Athletes Will Learn About More Than Soccer Traveling to the World Cup this Summer
The 1.3 million people expected to gather in France for the FIFA Women’s World Cup starting this month will likely set a new attendance record for the event. The most successful U.S. women’s national
Read MoreWhat is Happening to the Idea of Team?
I think I understand the many influences and issues in youth sports better than most. I should. I spend every working moment and beyond immersed in youth sports. My role is not restricted to one specific
Read MoreYour Parent Guide to Helping Your Child Be Inspired by the FIFA World Cup
The Women’s World Cup began in Paris on Friday, June 7th with a France-Korea (4-0) match that kicked of 52 games in 9 French host cities, culminating in a July 7 final.Here is a link to the complete
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