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How to REALLY Support Your Child During the College Recruiting Process
I learned so much this past Wednesday when I interviewed Patrick Ianni and Seth Taylor about their new book On Frame: Exploring the Depths of Parenting in the World of Youth Soccer. In the build
Read MoreBeing Brave Sports Parents So Our Children Will Thrive
I don’t usually welcome technical difficulties when interviewing people, but on this particular day a couple of years ago, they were a gift. I was interviewing Dr. Jerry Lynch for the 2016 Soccer Parenting
Read MoreWhy Are Lessons in Humanity Forgotten When It Comes to Referees?
“I can’t sleep on a Saturday night if I think I’ve got something wrong.”That line is from a story written about what life is like as a referee in one of the most demanding locations in world
Read MoreWhat Should Parents Say When Their Child Is Frustrated With Playing Time?
One of the hardest things to deal with as an athlete – youth to pro – is not getting playing time. Every athlete wants to contribute, wants to feel like they are a part of the accomplishments of the
Read MoreA Discussion About Playing Surfaces
Wednesday, September 19 8:30 amI arrived to Boulder, Colorado yesterday for the Brock USA Summit: Protect the Player, Protect the Game: Creating the Optimal Sports Environment for the Athlete. While
Read MoreParent Engagement from a Parent and Club Perspective
The Soccer Parenting Association is proud to collaborate with the Players First program from US Club Soccer. This initiative highlights programs and services available to youth soccer players, clubs
Read MoreYouth Soccer Inspires Players When This Happens
Christian Lavers, president of the ECNL used the term: “Collaboration is a force multiplier” recently on a 3four3 podcast interview. While Christian was referencing the collaborative efforts amongst
Read More7 Ways for Parents to Inspire their Youth Soccer Player
When it comes to youth soccer, the term “parent engagement” needs some clarification. Understandably there is some confusion around this currently popular and trending term.I've heard from parents
Read MoreLisa Cole & Zac Crawford on Organized Chaos and Play-Practice-Play
Zac Crawford works for U.S. Soccer as a Grassroots Coach Educator and Lisa Cole is currently working with the Washington Spirit as a Pro Scout and in their Development Academy, as well as
Read MoreNavigating Youth Soccer Tryouts – Webinar Re-Cap
What a fantastic conversation we had recently on the SoccerParentResourceCenter.com Webinar with Jay Howell and Dan Abrahams talking about the youth soccer tryouts!Jay is the Executive
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