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…
Isaiah Kaakoush Signs with Phoenix Rising
The talented centerback and defensive midfielder, Isaiah Kaakoush, has just signed with Phoenix Rising FC. Although the transaction is waiting for approval, Kaakoush is…
Why We Use Instep Instead of Toe to Kick
As players, coaches, and parents, do you ever wonder why we teach kids to kick a soccer ball with the instep (top inside of…
Is It Bad to Train Soccer Barefoot? Here’s Our Take
Training soccer barefoot is not bad if you don’t go overboard. There are lots of benefits to training without soccer cleats. There are always…
How to Kill a Young Soccer Player’s Confidence
One of my biggest pet peeves that I have in youth sports is when parents or coaches rip the confidence away from a young…