Should a Player Be Benched For a Yellow Card?
In most cases, a coach should not bench a player for getting a yellow card in a soccer game. Yellow cards are part of…
Are Glutes Important in Soccer?
Yes, glutes are important in soccer or any other sport! Our gluteal muscles, or butt, help us sit, stand, walk, run, spring, and jump….
When Do Soccer Club Offers Get Sent Out?
Youth club soccer offers typically get sent out via email in April and May. For many clubs, players have a 48-hour window to accept…
Your Body Language Tells Your Story
As an athlete, the way you carry yourself and your body language matters. In life, does someone who doesn’t want to be where they…
Boys Roster: 2024 id2 National Selection International Tour
Yesterday, we announced the girl’s roster for the 2024 id2 National Selection International Tour. Today is the boy’s turn! The selected boys will compete…
Should I Train Individually, in a Group, or with My Team?
Many soccer parents understand that as a player gets older, more opportunities to get better come their way. You should match the training with…
Breakfast of Champions: Avocado English Muffins
For active kids (and adults for that matter), finding a healthy breakfast can be challenging. Cereal is quick and easy but, most, aren’t very…
Should Soccer Players Follow a Coach to a New Team?
At my son’s soccer club, we recently had coaching changes with some of the younger teams. Players soon followed their coach to another club….
18 Girls Selected for the 2024 id2 National Selection International Tour
U.S. Soccer just announced its selection for the girls’ roster that will compete in the 2024 id2 National Selection International Tour. These talented female…
Your Biggest Competition Isn’t You
Some people will say that the biggest competition is you. Well, in my opinion, it isn’t. I feel strongly about this. What is then?…