Category Archives for GENERAL
Kevin Payne on the US Club Soccer Players First program and our Youth Soccer Landscape
When I scheduled this interview with Kevin Payne, the CEO of US Club Soccer, I knew it would be informative for parents and coaches. I didn't realize just how inspired I would feel at the end of
Read MoreWhen Does Learning and Development Take Place?
My daughter is getting settled at Emerson College in the heart of Boston as a first year student (and athlete). Last weekend, the first weekend for many of the First Years at Emerson (she has been there
Read MoreNo Weekend Plans? Try Footgolf
“Mom, I’m bored.”My goalkeeper son and I had arrived in Spain for a two and a half week vacation. We had flown into Marbella, on the southern Mediterranean coast, to give us a chance to relax
Read MoreTiPEVO to Power a Nation-Wide Soccer Club Directory
US Youth Soccer recently announced a partnership with TiPEVO - to power a nation-wide club directory that will give parents a voice and also clarity when making soccer decisions for their child. TiPEVO
Read MoreUtilizing Multi-Sport Activities for Optimal Soccer & Athlete Development
As a mom, I worked hard to get Cali, my soccer playing daughter, into a variety of sports when she was young. Afterall, there is ample research (this link is to a master's thesis providing an overview
Read MoreYoung Athletes Will Learn About More Than Soccer Traveling to the World Cup this Summer
The 1.3 million people expected to gather in France for the FIFA Women’s World Cup starting this month will likely set a new attendance record for the event. The most successful U.S. women’s national
Read MoreWhat is Happening to the Idea of Team?
I think I understand the many influences and issues in youth sports better than most. I should. I spend every working moment and beyond immersed in youth sports. My role is not restricted to one specific
Read MoreMeet our 10 Soccer Parenting Coach of IMPACT Finalists
Soccer Parenting is excited to announce our first ever award by nomination campaign, the Coach of IMPACT Award, sponsored by TorrX soccer ball pumps. We will be announcing one finalist
Read MoreMy 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
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