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What 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 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 MoreHow to Talk to Your Child’s Coach about Playing Time Issues
If your child is under 14 years old, is attending all practices with a positive mentality and they are playing less than half the game in MOST games – chances are they are starting to underperform because
Read MoreA Soccer Game is Like A Chess Match – Every Position Matters
I had a parent email me last week seeking advice for how to help her 10 year old son deal with the fact that the coach is playing him as a defender, whereas he’s usually played as a forward. It wasn’t
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