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Soccer is played by more than 250 million people worldwide, making it the most popular sport on the planet. It’s simple rules, and engaging gameplay are a natural draw for spectators of all ages. It’s also known as “The Beautiful Game,” a name popularized by one of the sport’s greatest players, Pele.

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What the 2018 World Cup Taught Soccer Dads (and Moms)
June 2, 2023
Even after falling behind in the shootout, the English side kept its cool and won the shootout and the game. A less prepared team would likely have crumbled under the pressure. No matter who you’re rooting for, soccer’s quadrennial international showcase offers all the typical attractions of a major sporting event — manufactured personal narratives! Tepid rivalries! […]
Seven Ways for Parents to Inspire Their Youth Soccer Player
June 2, 2023
If you are having trouble getting your child to training on time because – well – life is busy. Talk with the coach to develop a solution. When it comes to youth soccer, the term “parent engagement” needs some clarification. Understandably there is some confusion around this currently popular and trending term. I’ve heard from […]
Confessions of a Club Soccer Player
June 2, 2023
Every praise to one of them felt like a lack of praise for me. A teammate’s goal wasn’t a goal for the team, it was one more goal she had scored and I hadn’t. When I first started cub soccer, I was on the fourth string team. We lost every game that year; I’m not […]
Leadership Is for Everyone
June 2, 2023
Leading can happen off the field, too. Your intervention to prevent bullying, for example, demonstrates quiet leadership that others can and will follow. When we think of leaders in sports, we oftentimes think of the captain or the coach. But in a positive sports environment, everyone can participate in being a team leader. Leadership In […]
Help Your Child Develop a Solid Performance Mindset
June 2, 2023
What are the things that can improve and grow in their game? Try to get a bit better each day at those. One of the areas that is discussed a lot, but parents often don’t really know what to do with, is the process of developing a solid performance mindset for our young athletes. How […]
How to Evaluate and Teach Soccer
June 2, 2023
The coach should always reevaluate the players and training session to make sure the players are getting the appropriate skill or tactic and are able to transfer the training session to the game. Team and player evaluation is a large part of being a successful soccer coach. From evaluating team and players abilities, we are […]
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Six Steps for Kids to Learn Soccer
June 2, 2023
Getting a few friends together to play pickup soccer in a loose, fun environment is a great way to learn soccer. It won’t be super competitive. This way everyone can have fun, and kids will slowly learn how to play together. So, you want to learn how to play soccer and be really good at […]
Responsible Pregame Preparation
June 2, 2023
All through your life you will have to make decisions about when to treat yourself and when to discipline yourself. It’s important to have a balance. Kids will be kids. They’ll want to eat a lot of sugar. They’ll stay up late playing video games at sleepovers. They’ll struggle with prioritizing and time management. As […]
What Are Coaches Looking For?
June 2, 2023
If you are lucky enough to be blessed with some speed, do you respect your gift? Do you take care of your legs? Do you warm up and cool down? Do you avoid mixing it up during practice? Do you avoid doing stupid things that would put your knees at risk? At soccer tryouts, coaches […]
Eleven Tips for Coaching the Little Ones
June 2, 2023
When kids join youth sports they might be looking for a boost in confidence, some basic instruction in the sport, lessons in teamwork and the development of skills. If the kids have an effective coach, those goals are within reach. “I got recruited to coach my kid’s soccer team. Any advice?” The most recent time […]
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