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The State of Youth Soccer: What’s Working, What’s Broken, and What Must Change

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 AT 12PM EST Join Adam Kuhn, founder of Satori Sports, for an in-depth conversation about what keeps kids playing sports. ...

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A History of Soccer in America: Dr. Joe Machnik

In a wide-ranging conversation, I sat down with Dr. Joe Machnik to reflect on his new book, From the Sandlots to the World Cup, ...

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New Policy for Referee Abuse Prevention

Taking a Stand to Improve Our Youth Soccer Culture U.S. Soccer recently published their new Referee Abuse Prevention Policy for the Youth/Amateur game. The ...

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Soccer Club Culture: The Disconnect Between Spectators and Referees

The Journey from Soccer Parent to President In 2010, my oldest son started his soccer journey at the ripe old age of 5. I ...

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Esse Baharmast on Referee Issues in Youth Soccer

Earlier this week I sat down for an hour long conversation with legendary American referee, Esse Baharmast.  Esse is the first American referee to ...

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Why Are Lessons in Humanity Forgotten When It Comes to Referees?

“I can’t sleep on a Saturday night if I think I’ve got something wrong.” That line is from a story written about what life ...

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Beyond Lollypops and Silent Saturdays – Introducing the Sideline Project

The time has come to move beyond giving parents lollypops and requesting you be silent on a Silent Saturday or Sunday! The Soccer Parenting Association has developed ...

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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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