The soccer season is almost over for youth soccer leagues across America. Hoping you all had a great experience with your team and your club. That your child learned a lot and improved. That he/she continues to love the game. And if they don’t, it’s simply because it’s just not their thing. And that’s OK…
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Youth Soccer Leagues/Platforms Hierarchy
I put this hierarchy together to highlight some key differences between competition levels in US youth soccer leagues and platforms. It’s based on some research and my experience as a parent and a club coach, so it may not be 100% accurate but it should be pretty close. It’s not an exhaustive list but a…
One Key End Of Season Lesson
This time of year should be a great time for our kids in their soccer season. They just experienced the holidays, spring break is coming up and their season should be culminating with end of the season games and tournaments. Hang in there, summer’s right around the corner! Hopefully you’re child’s team has shown progress…
Book Club: tuesdays with Morrie
This story, written by Mitch Albom chronicles the death of his favorite college professor, Morrie Schwartz, who is battling ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Morrie becomes Mitch’s professor again as he coaches him through his “life’s lessons” during their Tuesday sessions in his last few months. Morrie and Mitch cover so many important but often…
Effort: The non-negotiable
A few weeks ago Ruben Amorim, a young Portuguese coach with a lot of potential was hired to lead Manchester United. For those who follow world soccer, specifically the English Premier League, you know what a underperforming team Man U has been since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson over 10 years ago. Manchester United…
Shine
Ever see someone in real life, so good at something/anything that they were just a joy to watch? A waitress with a smile on her face in a crowded restaurant when everyone else looks gloomy. The guy on the corner dancing with a business sign, doing flips and tricks while cars pass by racing to…