7 words will change your child’s soccer career, when they tell you: “I think I want to play goalkeeper.” For some families it will be a natural progression. Perhaps the coach has been
Read MoreOptimism. The foundation of courage which is firmly rooted in hope and confidence. A choice we make on how we will react to a presented situation. An essential ingredient of forward progress.Optimism
Read MoreSusie Petruccelli grew up in a sports-mad, male-dominated family in California, fighting to find her own identity and path.And she did. She won a place on the soccer programme at Harvard University
Read MoreTom 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
Read MoreIan 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
Read MoreRichard Shorter joins us to kick of Gratitude Week at Soccer Parenting!!Richard is the founder of The Non-Perfect Dad - enabling coaches and parents to work together to produce winning character
Read MoreThe Chicago Fire DA is truly setting the standard when it comes to Parent Education and Engagement in their Academy. In this conversation, Brian Roberts - the Chicago Fire PASS Director - and I talk
Read MoreJohn O'Sullivan and I sat down to discuss his new book: Every Moment Matters - How the Worlds' Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams and talk youth sports! The conversation
Read MoreI’m sure you want your child to have the best soccer experience possible and that will be largely dependent on who their coach is and what club they play for. To ensure you find the best fit for your
Read MoreMy son’s High School JV Soccer Team never won a game. They had a 0-12-1 record, and thanks to the coaches, administrators, parents – and of course the players – they won in many, many other ways.
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