Being the Best Player For 3 Years in a Row – Time to Move On?
Being the best player on your team is great! There’s something to be said for leading your team in goals or spearheading the defense. …
Is Watching Soccer Film Important for Youth Players?
Watching film in any sport won’t make you a better player. But, it will help make you a better player. Re-read the above👆There’s a…
USYS 2024 National Champions (Each Age Group)
Fourteen US Youth Soccer (USYS) teams were crowned the 2024 champions this past week. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando hosted the…
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…
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…
Rumorville: ECNL Switching to School Year (Versus Birth Year)
There have been rumors about ECNL leadership wanting to change from school year to birth year. This wouldn’t happen in the upcoming season but…
What is a Trapped Player in Soccer?
A “Trapped Player” is any 8th grader who is a member of a U-15 team, which mostly consists of 9th graders. They are considered…
MLS Next is Bridging the Gap Between Youth and Professional Soccer
MLS NEXT is four years old and just coming out of the toddler stages. But, it’s made such a profound impact on the boys’…
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…
The Importance of Focusing on the “Next Play” in Soccer
As a competitive youth soccer player, you’re at a stage where working on your skills and developing the right mindset can make all the…