Speed of Play is Everything
Let’s talk about the secret weapon that separates good players and teams from great ones: speed of play. I’m not writing about raw speed…
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What is the Typical Substitution Pattern in Soccer?
With limited subs in a soccer game, getting players in the game is strategic. A team may be up, down, or tied…it should make…
Soccer Coaches Will Always Have Their Favorite Players
In any sport, coaches will play favorites. Fortunately and unfortunately, it’s a natural part of the game. It can be great when the coach…
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…
How to Coach Excited 7 Year Olds in Soccer
Little kids get excited about most things. Unless their parents dragged them out to the field, they will be thrilled to try out soccer!…
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…
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….
Why Hudl May Help You Get Recruited This Year
I recently got asked by a parent if they should set up a Hudl account for their child. “Is it worth it?” They asked….
How to Kill a Young Soccer Player’s Confidence
One of my biggest pet peeves that I have in youth sports is when parents or coaches rip the confidence away from a young…
Does Winning Matter in Youth Soccer? Maybe!
What’s more important…winning soccer games or developing players? While one can give you short-term satisfaction, the latter is often considered the ultimate goal. Here’s…