Why We Should Stop Teaching Players to “Check Their Shoulder”
Many coaches, when we are conducting training sessions, will emphasize certain actions that we want our players to do. We want players to...
The Problem with the "Who Wants It More" Speech
Two of the most common talking points I hear in a pregame or halftime talk are desire and work ethic. One of the most common things I...
Why We Need to Trust the Kids
Adults need to trust kids more. Period. In terms of youth soccer, this goes for both coaches and parents. It is easy to say that we trust...
Which Type of Car is Your Soccer Club?
Youth clubs are like cars. Yes, cars. Some clubs are like Toyotas, others are like Land Rovers. Everyone knows that Land Rovers are super...
Transparency: The Problem Preventer
In my experience working with many different coaches, directors, and youth soccer parents, a lot of people often seem to interact with...