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6 Ways to Support Our Soccer Playing Children

September 19, 2014
/ PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

Society has changed dramatically from when we were kids, and if our children are athletically or academically driven and talented – the carefree nature of “just being a kid” seems to be on the brink

The Parent-Coach Communication Divide

July 7, 2014
/ COACH PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

In my decades of coaching at the youth/club level and in my decade of being a soccer parent, I have often found myself contemplating THE COMMUNICATION DIVIDE THAT EXISTS BETWEEN PARENTS AND COACHES.We

Soccer Tryouts – Stress for Players…and Parents!

May 9, 2014
/ NEXT LEVEL PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

Soccer Tryouts.The time of year we sometimes find ourselves lying awake in bed at night stressing over the future of our young soccer player.The time of year we find our hearts beating in our throats as

A Scholarship is Not the Objective

May 9, 2014
/ NEXT LEVEL
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

Nothing shocks me more than a CRAZY SOCCER parent of a 12 year old player saying they are happy to pay for the youth sports now because it will lead to a college scholarship and money savings

Youth Soccer Concussions: What Part Does Fear Play?

May 9, 2014
/ BODY
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

THOUGHTS FROM BEING KICKED IN THE HEADI got kicked in the head a few weeks ago! Yep, my 41 year old self, kicked in the head while coaching our U-14 Boys Academy Goalkeepers. I hopped in goal because we