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Mistakes vs. Limitations for the Youth Goalkeeper
The primary way most goalkeepers seem to be judged – from the highest levels of the professional game, right down to grassroots youth games in the park – is by some arbitrary equation which takes into
Read MoreYouth Sports Nutrition – Fueling Our Youth Athletes
We had record registration and attendance at our monthly webinar earlier today with expert guest, Abby Forman – Registered Dietitian, providing us with great insights on youth sports nutrition and how
Read MoreThe Importance of Small Sided Soccer Games, Equal Playing Time for All, and Not Forgetting the Late Bloomers!
One of my “must-listen to” Podcasts is from my good friend John O’Sullivan – the Way of Champions. Each week John interviews experts in sports, coaching , leadership
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Crumb Rubber, Synthetic Turf and Field Safety.
As more and more municipalities, schools and clubs are building turf fields, parents, coaches, and Board members must educate themselves about the different types of synthetic and grass playing surfaces.
Read MoreSheriffs FC & DSAL Provide a Cost-Free Soccer Experience
Omar Cervantes reached out to me in response to the article I wrote Let’s Be Reasonable: Stop Saying Eliminate Pay to Play telling me about his club in Northern California that is provided
Read MoreBe Reasonable: Let’s Stop Saying “Eliminate Pay-to-Play”
Can we talk about Pay-to-Play for a moment?Can we be rational and realistic about the financial model youth sports is based upon and stop calling for an end to Pay-to-Play?Can we pause, reflect and recognize
Read More3 Essential Elements for our Developing Soccer Culture
The dust has settled, the emotional pleas for change have waned, and 3 months post the near apocalyptic event of the U.S. Men’s National Team failing to qualify for the World Cup we are in the middle
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 MoreSoccer Leaders Chime In On “Why Parent Engagement is Important”
The term “Parent Engagement” has become a buzzword in youth soccer recently. Clubs are working to develop Parent Engagement Programs and, likewise, parents are being encouraged to get more involved.
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