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…
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…
What is My Unique Angle as a Player? Find It and Own It.
Every soccer player has something that stands out about them. It might be their speed, power, work rate, or game intelligence. You bring something…
Why Your Kid Shouldn’t Play Club Soccer
Not every kid should play club soccer. Even if you were a stud athlete in the 80s, it’s time to let go of the…
How to Get the Ball More in Soccer
Many youth soccer players think getting the ball more means more dribbling or not passing it as much. This couldn’t be further from the…
Advice for U-8 Soccer Parents
My oldest is now 14 years old and I’ve been through it all with him. From town rec to club and everything in between….
How Far Should I Drive For Club Soccer?
In a world where parents want the best for their kids, many are opting to drive hours to be on a soccer team. In…
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…
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…
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….