Can You Play College Soccer Without Playing in High School?
In today’s youth soccer landscape, there’s a trend among male players…many of them are opting to forgo playing for their high school. Instead, they…
What is Pressing in Soccer?
Pressing in soccer is when a team applies pressure to their opponents who have possession. It’s a team strategy that can be used in…
What is Shielding in Soccer?
Shielding involves using your body to protect the ball from the opposing player. This allows you to get or maintain possession of the ball…
What’s Wrong with American Soccer?
What’s wrong with soccer in America? Very little in my opinion. But, if you browse through forums, you’ll see all types of complaints. From…
2009 Ohio Region USYNT Talent ID
Players from the Ohio region which includes some Michigan players will get a chance to showcase their talents on February 8th in Columbus Ohio….
32 Players Invited for the 2009 Northeast U.S. Soccer Talent ID
The U.S. Soccer Federation recently announced that 32 players from the northeast region were invited to the Talent ID. Players will compete in Foxborough,…
National Academy League: Mid-Atlantic Girls
The National Academy League (NAL) recently announced its inaugural season starting in 2023. It was originally a boys-only league that had the possibility of…
Advice for Soccer Players Playing in the Spring
Spring soccer is approaching and although it’s not the ‘real soccer season’, many still play. This is especially true for boys and girls club…
Why Do 8th Graders Quit Club Soccer?
If you’re a parent or coach of an eighth-grade soccer player, you may have noticed that some of your players are quitting club soccer….
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…
