Category Archives for GAME
Goalkeeper Distribution via SportsLab360
The modules at SportsLab360 address soccer principles of play and tactical knowledge in a fun, gamified manner that is both engaging and super effective when it comes to practical learning. With 65 interactive
Read MoreYour Parent Guide to Helping Your Child Be Inspired by the FIFA World Cup
The Men’s World Cup began in Qatar on Sunday, November 20th with a Qatar-Ecuador (0-2) match that kicked of 64 games, culminating in a December 18 final.Here is a link to the complete World Cup Match
Read MoreZero Minutes
There is one aspect of the youth-sports game that I have yet to comprehend, and that is the coach that does not play certain kids in games. I have been a coach and sports parent for decades, but I just
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Soccer Talk – All Your Questions About the Game, Answered Live with Adrian Parrish
Thanks to everyone who joined the webinar with FC Cincinnati Academy Coach, Adrian Parrish, where we discussed all your soccer questions - whether you wanted to know the pros and cons of your child playing
Read More12 Things They Don’t Tell You About Being The Rec Coach
Does your child want to play on a rec soccer team? Yes? Are you sure? Congratulations, now you’re the coach. Resist all you want. This. Is. Happening.When you politely explain that you work full time,
Read MoreThe Disconnect Between Spectators and Referees
The Journey from Soccer Parent to PresidentIn 2010, my oldest son started his soccer journey at the ripe old age of 5. I had played two seasons of recreational soccer in first and second grade and that
Read MoreSoccer is the Universal Language
My son surprisingly invited me to join him one summer evening for a training session in preparation for his upcoming college soccer preseason. We had not trained together for several years
Read MoreAssessments by Coaches – Just Five Pieces of Paper
My son played 16 years of organized soccer from peewees through college. Over that time, he received just five written assessments from his coaches. That’s right, five sets of deliberate and purposeful
Read MoreA Winning Introduction to Soccer for 4-8 Year Olds – Webinar Recap
Thanks to nearly 250 of you who joined us for our latest webinar with two coaching experts - Nick Levett of UK Coaching, and Pammie Sichangwa of Sting Soccer Club. We discussed coaching tips, advice for
Read MoreTaking the Stress Out of Youth Sports for Parents!
Being a sports parent is rewarding in so many ways but as with most things, there are two sides to the sports story! The grind of coordinating logistics to get your athletes to practices, washing
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