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Jon Busch – A Guide for Parenting a Youth Soccer Goalkeeper

Being the parent of a goalkeeper brings with it some special challenges. In this interview with long-time professional goalkeeper Jon Busch, we provide parents ...

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Youth Soccer Referees Need Support – Not Harassment

“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 ...

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Tom-Farrey

Tom Farrey on the State of Youth Soccer and Sport in America

I am thrilled to be able to bring this interview with Emmy Award winning journalist Tom Farrey to SoccerParenting.com.  Tom’s book, Game On, was a ...

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Youth Soccer Coach

Talent, Tryouts and Trainers, Oh My! Is Youth Soccer On the Right Path?

It was a big deal! I remember it very plainly. My parents, brothers and I would all sit down with popcorn and watch “The ...

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Tiffany-Milbrett

An Open Letter from USWNT Legend Tiffeny Milbrett – Calling All Youth Soccer Clubs in the USA

DEAR ANY STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION IN THE USA, US CLUB and US SOCCER, Thanks for your understanding in my need to reach out ...

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Greg-Simmonds

Greg Simmonds on Futsal and the Future of Futsal – video

Greg Simmonds is a former Jamaican International and Professional Player. He is the founder of Own Touch in Richmond, Virginia (www.OwnTouchSoccer.com) – an indoor ...

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Boys Playing

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, ...

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An Essential Lesson from Christian Pulisic’s Parents

PHOTO CREDIT: John Dorton/ISI PhotosEvery time the ball is at Christian Pulisic’s feet, I find my heart racing a bit in anticipation of what ...

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