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Lisa 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 MoreDavid Copeland Smith of Beast Mode Soccer on Individual Skills Training
The positive feedback I have received from this month’s SoccerParentResourceCenter.com webinar with David Copeland Smith, the founder of Beast Mode Soccer, is a demonstration of the
Read MoreWhy BOOT IT is a Four Letter Word
…And not necessarily the safe optionIt’s something you hear at soccer games at all ages and levels in the United States all too often:A player wins possession of a ball deep in their own half and immediately
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 MoreSize Matters – The Little Athlete’s Perspective
"What can I do to grow?”...my son asks as we drive home from training.“Why?” I respond.“Because everyone is bigger than me and I just want to be their size.”When your child enjoys playing sport,
Read MoreIan Barker on Considerations for Youth Development Models In Such a Large Country
Ian Barker is the Director of Coaching Education for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Ian was my guest on the SoccerParentResourceCenter.com monthly webinar where he and I discussed
Read MoreFutsal and the Future of Futsal with Greg Simmonds – video
Greg Simmonds is a former Jamaican International and Professional Player. He is the founder of Own Touch in Richmond, Virginia (www.OwnTouchSoccer.com) – an indoor facility designed specifically to train,
Read More5 Reasons We Lack Creative Soccer Players: Ways Parents Can Help
It is safe to say that we all know creativity when we see it; whether in a piece of art, in music, writing, or verbal expression.It might also be safe to say that most folks know creativity in sports when
Read More3 Important Ways Parents Can Help Improve Youth Soccer
I spent the better part of the past month conducting the 21 interviews with youth soccer leaders, experts in leadership, sport psychology, parenting, nutrition, fitness
Read MoreSeek an Environment Where Your Child is Being Coached on Thought, Decision Making and Awareness
If my 15 year old child were trying out for a team and was an exceptional player – great on the ball, quick to make decisions, moving off the ball to make the game simple for their teammates, hard working
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