Category Archives for PARENT
12 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 MoreRegister for High Performance Week – Free Content All Week Long!
Join us April 18-22 for High Performance Week. This is a week dedicated to the parents (and coaches) of players with big soccer dreams. Simply register below to have access to a week of learning
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 MoreRules for the Ride Home
Child psychologists, parenting experts, and your spouse have already told you all the things you can’t say to your kid after their game. When your child walks off the field, you give them a high five
Read MoreManaging Tryout Stress for Parents and Players
We want to help parents and players through the Tryout season - a notoriously difficult period in the Soccer season. A while ago, Skye and Stu Singer sat down to talk about managing stress
Read MoreA Focus on Behavior
When I think of sport, I think of the values it instills in all of us. Soccer allows everyone who plays the opportunity to realize their full potential on the field and learn incredible characteristics
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
Read MoreLessons From the Parking Lot
Sure, soccer parents get a bad rap for their sideline behavior, but wait until you see them in the wild. Welcome to the parking lot. The air is heavy with whining, impatience, hanger, nerves, and failed
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