An Essential Lesson from Christian Pulisic’s Parents
Every time the ball is at Christian Pulisic’s feet, I find my heart racing a bit in anticipation of what magic could happen next. All the media hype that surrounds him is well-founded as he is undoubtedly
Read MoreU.S. Soccer and the ECNL’s Ongoing Battle Over Our Children
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about maintaining perspective as a soccer parent as my city, Richmond, VA and home club, the Richmond Strikers, is hosting the 4 weekend Jefferson Cup Tournament.
Read MoreKelley Pulisic – On the Importance of Free Play
The topic of Free Play comes up over and over again when our top players are interviewed and asked about how they experienced the game as a child. Whether it be pick up on the blacktop, free play times
Read More5 Reasons We Lack Creative Soccer Players: Ways Parents Can Help
It is safe to say that we all know creativity when we see it; whether in a piece of art, in music, writing, or verbal expression.It might also be safe to say that most folks know creativity in sports when
Read MoreMaintaining Consistency on the Field: What’s Your Number?
In a previous article, I wrote about the psychological characteristics of developing excellence (PCDEs). One of these was self-awareness, which in sport involves being aware of:How you are interacting
Read MoreEllicott City Soccer Club’s Healthy Play Initiative
Check out the latest in the Winning Club Culture Series as we highlight Ellicott City Soccer Club’s Healthy Play Initiative – a unique and fun way to educate kids (and parents) about health related
Read MoreMake Your Own Ball Day – Teaching Our Children Lessons In Social Change through Soccer
The sport of soccer is uniquely positioned, because of it’s global nature, to teach our children to find their place in the world and to understand the power of social change. If you are looking for
Read MoreHow Crazy Soccer Parents Are Ruining Youth Soccer – VIDEO
Crazy Soccer Parents are ruining youth soccer and there is a solution.This 8 minute clip below from a presentation SoccerParenting.com founder Skye Eddy Bruce gave to coaches at the the NSCAA Convention
Read MoreWinning Club Culture – South Central Soccer Academy – Indiana
I met Mark Spiegel at the NSCAA Convention last month in Los Angeles. He walked up to the Changing the Game Project booth where I was working and John O’Sullivan, a friend and mentor of his, introduced
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