Category Archives for PARENT
John O’Sullivan on Quality Coaching and Exceptional Developmental Environments
John 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 MoreBest Selling Author Jessica Lahey Joins Soccer Parenting for a Free Webinar
Registration is open for our next SoccerParenting.com FREE webinar to be held on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 8:00 pm EST with parenting guru: Jessica Lahey. Jessica is a New York Times Best Selling
Read More4 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Coach
I’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 MoreLIVE WEBINAR WITH JOHN O’SULLIVAN
Just announced!!!A pop up live webinar with John O'Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project Wednesday, December 11 at 2:30 EST.FREE REGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9103172729627509771We
Read MoreThey Lost Every Game Yet Had A Winning Season
My 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.
Read MoreReferee Issues in Youth Soccer with Esse Baharmast
Earlier this week I sat down for an hour long conversation with legendary American referee, Esse Baharmast. Esse is the first American referee to participate in the Olympics (Atlanta 1996) and Men's
Read MoreDear Parent: Is Your Sideline Behavior Distracting Your Child or Helping?
It’s Saturday morning and I’m on the way to the soccer fields for Cali’s game. With quick glances in my rear view mirror I can see her in the backseat, mindlessly staring out the window.“Feeling
Read MoreAre You the Parent of a Goalkeeper? READ THIS!
When my son was very little, we used to go this park where Ian Feuer (one of the contributors to this article) was training some older goalkeepers. Ian probably doesn't remember this, but my son
Read MoreThe Value of Technology for Youth Soccer
I'll go ahead and say it, I have my hesitations when it comes to all the "products" available in youth soccer these days. Do we need more technology for Youth Soccer such as teaching gadgets, skills training
Read MoreFunctional Movement & ACL Prevention and Recovery with Chris Gorres
Earlier this week we welcomed Chris Gorres (TrainerGorres.com) to Soccer Parenting for an hour long interview about some important topics for parents to be more aware of:Functional Movement for Injury
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