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U.S. Youth Task Force Leadership Council Distributes “Open Letter”
A common theme in the youth soccer landscape this past year since our men failed to qualify for the World Cup has been the lack of collaboration in our youth soccer landscape. There has been a call
Read MoreRemembering Tony DiCicco: A Leader U.S. Soccer Must Emulate
A year ago today the most winning coach in U.S. Soccer history, a soccer legend who positively influenced the lives of thousands and thousands of players, coaches, and fans – Tony DiCicco – left this
Read MoreThank You, Dr. Machnik
Later tonight Dr. Joseph Machnik will be inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, an honor he deserves for his roles in coach and goalkeeper education, as a referee, coach, commentator, leader and pioneer.
Read MoreDear National Council: We Are Counting On You.
Dear National Council Voting Members:We are counting on you.Later this week you will choose a new U.S. Soccer President, and with this election comes the possibility for change – real change. We have
Read More3 Critical Moves Soccer Parents Must Take for US Soccer Reform
On February 8, 2018, at the U.S. Soccer AGM in Orlando, Florida – a new United States Soccer Federation President will be elected. This is an incredibly significant election, at an important crossroads
Read MoreThe Power of Sport to Transform Lives: Remembering Ennio
It’s amazing to me how often I think of my time playing in Udine, Italy, reminisce about a friendship or experience from that brief time in my life, or find myself smiling as my mind is triggered by
Read MoreTom 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 catalyst book I read years ago as my
Read MoreCalling All Youth Soccer Clubs in the USA – An Open Letter from USWNT Legend Tiffeny Milbrett
DEAR ANY STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION IN THE USA (and the U.S. SOCCER DA AND ECNL):Thanks for your understanding in my need to reach out and request rule changes and policy formation that will go against
Read MoreYouth Soccer Needs a Reality Check
Youth soccer is not working and it’s time to start to find solutions and fix the problems!Players deserve a better environment in which they can reap all the life-changing benefits of a youth soccer
Read More3 Important Ways Parents Can Help Improve Youth Soccer
I spent the better part of the past month conducting the 21 interviews with youth soccer leaders, experts in leadership, sport psychology, parenting, nutrition, fitness
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