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The Secret to Fulfilling Our Potential as a Soccer Nation
One of the slides I often use in presentations to soccer coaches, parents and club directors depicts the various issues/problems/inefficiencies with our youth soccer landscape. We discuss the power
Read MoreThe Sports Bra Project – A Service Opportunity for Your Child and Club
I am so proud to call Sarah Dwyer-Shick, one of the founders of The Sports Bra Project, a friend. The Sports Bra Project increases access to sports for women & girls by removing barriers to participation.
Read MoreUnited Soccer Coaches Launches “Commitment to Culture” Campaign
Last January, at the United Soccer Coaches Convention, I was invited to take part in a one day Summit of coaches from various levels and geographies of the United States. We were charged with "developing
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 MoreRemembering Tony DiCicco: A Leader U.S. Soccer Must Emulate
A year ago today the most winning coach in U.S. Soccer history, a soccer legend who positively influenced the lives of thousands and thousands of players, coaches, and fans – Tony DiCicco – left this
Read MoreDear National Council: We Are Counting On You.
Dear National Council Voting Members:We are counting on you.Later this week you will choose a new U.S. Soccer President, and with this election comes the possibility for change – real change. We have
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 MoreTom Farrey on the State of Youth Soccer and Sport in America
I am thrilled to be able to bring this interview with Emmy Award winning journalist Tom Farrey to SoccerParenting.com. Tom’s book, Game On, was a catalyst book I read years ago as my
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