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Here We Go Again – DA Shuts Doors and Clubs Scramble for Leagues

April 16, 2020
/ GENERAL
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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

An Important Message to Parents as the US Soccer DA Dissolves

April 15, 2020
/ GENERAL PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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

Community Matters: Lessons for Families in Solidarity, Teamwork and Commitment

April 3, 2020
/ GENERAL PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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

Developing a Mental Toolkit with Stuart Singer

March 25, 2020
/ MIND
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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

Club Leadership Discussion on COVID-19 Responses – Recording

March 24, 2020
/ GENERAL
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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

4 Ways to Make Youth Soccer Better from Tony DiCicco and SoccerPlus Camps (via Tom Shields and Beyond Pulse)

March 18, 2020
/ COACH PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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

Equal Pay and the Culture that Facilitates Frustration

March 12, 2020
/ GENERAL
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

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,

Highlights from the Ian Barker Interview on Parents and the Youth Soccer Landscape

March 5, 2020
/ COACH PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

Ian Barker is the Director of Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches and joins us for a discussion on a wide range of topics directly related to parents and the youth game. The tension that

Club Leadership Matters: The Kwik Goal Club Summit

February 28, 2020
/ GENERAL
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

I spent Sunday to Tuesday of this week in Orlando at The Kwik Goal Club Summit – a gathering for youth soccer club administrators from across the country (and Canada) – learning and discussing best

Dr. Jerry Lynch on How We Should Make Our Children Feel

February 13, 2020
/ PARENT
/ By Skye Eddy Bruce

It's always a honor to spend time with Dr. Jerry Lynch, one of the most respected sport psychologists in the United States. This interview was refreshing, inspiring and very powerful. While