Should I End Soccer Practice With a Scrimmage?
There’s no doubt that players love scrimmaging. But, just because they do, should you end every practice with a scrimmage? Yes, you should end…
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Dealing With Bad Refs (The Right Way)
The best way to deal with bad refereeing in soccer is not to deal with it. As a player, your focus should be playing….
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Jealousy is a Terrible Trait For Soccer Parents
Do you ever see or hear that parent that complains about every other kid? “Tommy or Sammy doesn’t kick the ball hard and my…
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Is My Kid Too Small for Soccer? Nah.
No, your child is not too small for soccer. Obviously, we don’t know each other but I’m writing in general terms. If you think…
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Making a Big & Immediate Impact as a Substitute
Substitutes in soccer can change the course of a game – they can either win or lose it for a team. That’s a lot…
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One of the Best Kept Secrets For Playing Well in Soccer Games
Did you know one of the best kept secrets for playing well doesn’t involve eating or sleeping? Don’t get me wrong, those are very…
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Why You Need to Handle Getting Subbed Off Like a Winner
Nobody likes to get subbed off in soccer games if they still have energy left in the tank. This is especially true if we…
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Stop Joysticking Your Kid’s Game
Do you know those ‘Joystick Parents’? You might be one of them but don’t realize it. I was for a short stint. But, then…
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Losing Stinks. Learn to Be Better at Losing.
When my son was 8, he used to cry after every loss. Six years later, he still does. JK…he doesn’t anymore but now I…
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Why Wearing Gloves in Soccer is a-OK
If you live in the northern part of the U.S. and play spring soccer, you might need to wear extra clothing in February, March,…
