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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
