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How’s Your Soccer IQ? Defensive Shifting with SportsLab360
The modules at SportsLab360 address soccer principles of play and tactical knowledge in a fun, gamified manner that is both engaging and super effective when it comes to practical learning. With 64 interactive
Read MoreFostering A Soccer IQ for Your Child, and You!
The list of tasks required of a youth soccer coach is long: Practice planning, individual player relationships, team culture building, game preparation, parent relationships, tactical periodization, not
Read MoreWebinar Announcement: Parents and Coaches Collaborating to Support Players with At Home Training
In this free live webinar we will bring together parents, coaches and a Licensed Clinical Counselor to discuss our children and their motivation and inspiration around the game during this COVID-19 crisis. Maintaining
Read MoreHere We Go Again – DA Shuts Doors and Clubs Scramble for Leagues
Here we go again.The Development Academy shuts down, MLS launches a new boys elite youth league, the Boys ECNL expands, US Youth Soccer announces they are leading the development of a new new Elite Soccer
Read MoreAn Important Message to Parents as the US Soccer DA Dissolves
This post was updated at 11:00 pm EST on Wednesday April 15With the official announcement of US Soccer dissolving the Development Academy (DA), we face yet another restructuring in our youth soccer landscape
Read MoreCommunity Matters: Lessons for Families in Solidarity, Teamwork and Commitment
I have had a lot of conversations this past week with youth soccer club leaders from across the country, doing my best to provide emotional support and clear guidance as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis
Read MoreDeveloping a Mental Toolkit with Stuart Singer
In this special webinar just for youth soccer players, Stuart Singer - Mental Performance Expert is giving players thoughtful advice, important insights, and relevant education to develop...A Mental Strength
Read MoreClub Leadership Discussion on COVID-19 Responses – Recording
A sincere thank you to the panelists for this important discussion orchestrated by Soccer Parenting and Beyond Pulse regarding club-wide responses to the COVID-19 issues we are all facing in the youth
Read More4 Ways to Make Youth Soccer Better from Tony DiCicco and SoccerPlus Camps (via Tom Shields and Beyond Pulse)
Tom Shields and I share a common history as staff members/directors for Tony DiCicco's SoccerPlus Camps. While Tom and I didn't meet there, or even work together at the same time, the inspiration
Read MoreEqual Pay and the Culture that Facilitates Frustration
For years, like so many other aspiring (male and female) coaches and people in the game, I have been hesitant to speak up against the Federation for fear of it affecting my soccer relationships with clubs,
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