Youth Soccer, Sugar Coating and the Self-Esteem

Youth Soccer- Soccer Lies

So many, loving, but misguided soccer parents have fed many souls to the status quo. Over protective and too demanding are two great ways to destroy your child’s self esteem. Courtesy of some psychology literature that was written in the late 70’s. After blowing some old dust from this little gem, I continued to read [...]

The Great Soccer Debate

Kids Soccer: The great soccer debate

Most parents ask the question, “At what age should kids start playing soccer?” When is the best time to start playing soccer? When is it time to start getting serious about the game? Hmmm. The best time to start is when your parents can afford it. The best time to start is when you’ve finished [...]

Soccer, Thinking and the Lost Ark

Soccer Advice-Soccer Thinking

I was thinking about it, soccer that is. Then suddenly I started to think, maybe I shouldn’t think so much. Or maybe I should just let myself think some more. So I thought about this. What is the secret to soccer? Does such a thing even exist? Since the beginning of time, players have searched [...]