Most Kids Quit Soccer in the Car
As a parent (or coach), you play the biggest role in young athletes. There’s usually one or two people who spend the majority of…
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Competition Among Teammates
I’ve recently noticed something strange among club players, teams, coaches, and (especially) parents. Everyone is trying to one-up another…on the same team. There’s a…
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Enjoy the Journey
The most difficult thing to do in competitive youth sports is to enjoy the journey. This goes for players and…parents! For the players reading…
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The Art of Parenting a Youth Club Soccer Player
Parenting a competitive youth soccer player can be tricky. There’s no handbook that will ever prepare you for the highs and lows. There’s a…
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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….
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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….
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What Happens When Parents Put Too Much Pressure on a Kid?
As I hear more and more soccer parents yelling from the sidelines, I’ve been wondering how much pressure is too much. I think a…
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How to Be a Positive Parent to a Soccer Player
Before we begin, I admit that I’m not a perfect Dad. None of us are perfect parents so don’t let it get in the…
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Advice to an 8-Year-Old Soccer Player
My oldest son is now 14 and when I look back six years ago, here is what I’d like to say to him… Kane,…
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Coaching Your Own Child in Youth Sports
I’ve coached my son for three years in soccer and another five years in basketball. When I look back on it, I can honestly…
