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My Son Has ADHD: What I Want Parents, Coaches and Officials to Understand
If you are the parent or coach of a child with ADHD and would like to join a Soccer Parenting Association working group to develop a Best Practices Guide for Coaches of Children with ADHD based on
Read MoreThe Secret to Fulfilling Our Potential as a Soccer Nation
One of the slides I often use in presentations to soccer coaches, parents and club directors depicts the various issues/problems/inefficiencies with our youth soccer landscape. We discuss the power
Read More8 DISCONNECTIONS between Coaches and Parents in Youth Soccer
One of the key changes in the U.S. Soccer coaching license pathway has been a recognition and inclusion of a task entitled “Managing the Performance Environment”. A key part of this task for coaches
Read MoreTwin Cities Soccer Leagues and Soccer Parenting Partnership Announced
The Soccer Parenting Association is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Twin Cities Soccer Leagues, our first ever with a soccer league. This partnership makes club culture,
Read MoreJohn O’Sullivan Interview with Guest Host – Anthony DiCicco
I am making the entire webinar with John O'Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project, available as a special bonus to people who are following the work we are doing at Soccer Parenting.
Read MoreSoccer Parent Advisory Group Launched and Open for Application – APPLY TODAY!
I am thrilled to announce the launch of Soccer Parent Advisory Group and hope you will consider getting involved! SPREAD THE WORD! Any questions may be directed to me at Skye@SoccerParenting.com.The
Read MoreThe Sports Bra Project – A Service Opportunity for Your Child and Club
I am so proud to call Sarah Dwyer-Shick, one of the founders of The Sports Bra Project, a friend. The Sports Bra Project increases access to sports for women & girls by removing barriers to participation.
Read MoreDeveloping the Right Kind of Winning Mindset
Our soccer club in downtown Manhattan has a coaching staff from across the world, reflecting the diversity of New York City. It is no surprise that there are a wide rage of opinions as to how to approach
Read MoreDonna Fishter on Parents Ensuring Players Have A Strong Authentic Identity to Support their Performance Identity
I received so many texts and DM's and emails from parents after this Donna Fishter webinar earlier this week thanking me for the conversation and with messages of gratitude for the topics we covered.
Read MoreThe English FA and “21 Days Positivity” Campaign
"Is it positive?"It's a question parents and coaches are being encouraged to ask themselves when watching young athletes competing.The English Football Association are currently in the middle of 21-day
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