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The Reyna and Berhalter Situation – 7 Takeaways
It’s been hard to watch the Reyna - Berhalter situation play out across national and world-wide media this week. I won’t go into the details of the situation as it’s truly impossible to understand
Read MoreThe Sideline Project: Improving the Game Day Experience for All
The English Football Association – the organizing body of soccer in England - has announced a new campaign geared towards improving sideline behavior called “Enough is Enough”. The promotions
Read MoreOur Clubs and Coaches Can and Must Do Better
Sadly, the list just keeps growing....An email from a parent whose 9 year old just travelled three states away to a tournament, was ridiculed by teammates thanks to the culture the coach established within
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 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 MoreA Moment of Gratitude for My Son’s Soccer Experiences
On Tuesday I watched my son Davis chase down an opponent, battling to get goal side and prevent a pass, running faster than I ever thought possible. I was so proud of Davis’ intensity, focus and determination
Read MoreGratitude Week 2021 Recap
We want to say THANK YOU for making our 2nd annual Gratitude Week a success. If you missed our Facebook Live, watch below as we recap the week, announce our winners, and share the exciting news about new
Read More2nd Annual Soccer Parenting Gratitude Week February 15-21
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED: SEND A NOTE ON STATIONERY:Print the stationery below and write a gratitude note. One option has writing prompts and the other is blank.
Read More2020 Annual Soccer Parent Survey Results
The results of the 2020 Annual Soccer Parent Survey are in! A big thank you to the over 1233 youth soccer parents from 36 states who took the time to participate. Below are the results from
Read MoreThe Possibility of a Soccer Experience for Every Youth in America
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility in youth soccer is a very complex issue. There is certainly not a single solution to making the possibility of a soccer experience available to every youth
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