Finding volunteers that can make your program or event a big success is critical to virtually every soccer organization. The key word is “finding” them. More info
Sideline Etiquette
September 3, 201300Coaching, Featured news, General, Youth SoccerTags: advice, coach, development, etiquette, parent, parents, players, sideline, soccer, soccer parent, sports, volunteers, youth soccer, youth soccer playerRecently I received an email from a soccer coach, asking for advice. This is what he pointed out:
“My pet peeve at the moment is parents yelling instructions at kids. In the last week all three of my kids have had parents (not me!) yelling instructions at them and what is even worse is that the instructions have been wrong!! I could go on and on, but this has to be addressed. Cheer yes, instruct no.” More info
Questions Parents Should Ask
August 23, 201300Coaching, Featured news, General, Youth SoccerTags: activities, age, club, coach, coachable, community soccer, curriculum, development, exercises, football, formative, parent, philosophy, practice, questions, soccer, soccer america, sport, years, youth, youth soccer insiderAs a parent, you are constantly faced with decisions that have a profound impact on your child’s future. I believe it is important to examine some of these issues as they relate to youth soccer and all youth sports today. More info