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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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Be Reasonable: Let’s Stop Saying ‘Eliminate Pay-to-Play’
June 2, 2023
Cultural change involves parents, coaches, administrators, directors and leaders all being willing to change and rethink our youth soccer behaviors, norms and environment. Can we talk about Pay-to-Play for a moment? Can we be rational and realistic about the financial model youth sports is based upon and stop calling for an end to Pay-to-Play? Can […]
Three Essential Elements for Developing Soccer Culture
June 2, 2023
We must allow soccer to take its place as the inspirational experience it has the potential to be. It is meant to unite us. It is meant to teach us. It is meant to bring us joy. The dust has settled, the emotional pleas for change have waned, and three months after the near apocalyptic […]
Training Your Non-Dominant Foot
June 2, 2023
Athletes who can switch between both feet have a powerful advantage over their competitors. Every player, whether naturally or through soccer training, has developed a dominant foot. This foot is their go-to side for passing, shooting or kicking. While typically right-handed players lean toward their right foot and left-handed players to their left foot, by no means […]
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Size Matters – The Little Athlete’s Perspective
June 2, 2023
“What can I do to grow?” …my son asks as we drive home from training. “Why?” I respond. “Because everyone is bigger than me and I just want to be their size.” When your child enjoys playing sport, size matters. Being short, slight, and weak compared to your friends matters. Head over to your local […]
Why Parent Engagement Is Important
June 2, 2023
Parents must be activated. The switch needs to be turned on and the level headed parents need to be called to action. The term “Parent Engagement” has become a buzzword in youth soccer recently. Clubs are working to develop parent engagement programs and, likewise, parents are being encouraged to get more involved.  There is some […]
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No. 1 School Sports Site Is Divine
May 9, 2023
Minnesota’s Academy of Holy Angels tops list of high school athletics sites. With summer nearing an end and schools opening their doors in earnest, we focus our latest installment of site rankings on high school athletics websites. As always, the top grades go to the sites with the best content, although design and navigation are factored into […]
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Becoming a Maverick: Eli Diaz
April 19, 2023
Learn how this soccer player is mastering the sport, and inspiring his team to go to the next level.
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Discussion Guide: Her Best Move
March 21, 2023
Her Best Move is the story of soccer player Sara Davis, a high school girl trying to balance teenage life with the chance to join the US National Team.
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Discussion Guide: Bend It Like Beckham
March 21, 2023
This film uses themes of balancing sport and family, maintaining self-belief, coping with societal pressure, and self-motivation
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Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins
March 21, 2023
Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a scout spots him.
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