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Dear 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 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 MoreU.S. Soccer’s Frank Tschan on the Importance of Coaches Engaging Parents
We are in the middle of an exciting revolution in youth soccer. Thankfully, we are progressing from a Wild West environment where each coach operates independently, to having a more Club-Centric approach
Read MoreCalling All Youth Soccer Clubs in the USA – An Open Letter from USWNT Legend Tiffeny Milbrett
DEAR ANY STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION IN THE USA (and the U.S. SOCCER DA AND ECNL):Thanks for your understanding in my need to reach out and request rule changes and policy formation that will go against
Read MoreU.S. Soccer and the ECNL’s Ongoing Battle Over Our Children
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about maintaining perspective as a soccer parent as my city, Richmond, VA and home club, the Richmond Strikers, is hosting the 4 weekend Jefferson Cup Tournament.
Read MoreWill U.S. Soccer’s early-specialization decree trigger unintended consequences?
This article originally appeared on SoccerWire.com and is republished here with their permission. With the recent news from U.S. Soccer announcing the launch of a Girls Developmental Academy in
Read MoreINTRODUCING: Birth Year Headbands!!!
In an effort to add a little levity to the stressful Birth Year Registration Mandates being enacted by US Soccer –Enter Birth Year Headbands!U.S. Soccer, in their communication about the need for
Read More5 Calls to Action for Youth Soccer
We must not measure the development of soccer in the United States simply by the number of people who play soccer, rather, we must measure it by the number of people who love soccer. It is the people
Read More3 Ways to Relieve Stress following the U.S. Soccer Birth Year Registration Mandates
I’m calling on the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus in dealing with my stress over the U.S. Soccer Birth Year Age Registration mandates. Epictetus said: “There is only one way
Read More4 Real Issues to Consider Before Switching to Birth Year Registration
U.S. Soccer’s recent announcement of the new Player Development Initiatives has, rightly so, garnered a tremendous amount of attention.While a portion of the discussion has been about the technical
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