Locally Grown – Nationally Known: Rebels Girls 2001 Win U17 National Championship
The Rebels Girls 2001 team won the U17 National Championship in Frisco, Texas this past Sunday. The competition, which starts out with roughly 800 teams nationwide in May, was reduced to just eight teams from New York, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Massachusetts, California, and Louisiana for the final round that was played from July 24-29. The Rebels, led […]
2017 Holiday Soccer Gift Guide
With the holidays well and truly upon us, the expectations for gift giving have never been higher. So what do you get the soccer lover in your life? We’ve gone through all the latest and greatest products of 2017 to bring you our best 11. You could even save money whilst finding them the perfect […]
Shot Happens #6: It’s time to quit soccer… for the season?
There is a lot of pressure on parents of travel players to be constantly honing their child’s craft. We’ve all heard of the Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours idea and, when we see our kids’ teammates signing up for futsal or skills training during the offseason, we worry our kids are not doing enough. Doesn’t our […]
Shot Happens #5: KYSA Technical Director Adrian Parrish on USSF
You’ve heard all of the opinions on what is wrong with U.S. soccer (or U.S. Soccer) and how to fix it, but have you heard from someone who is on the frontlines of improving the game now? You will in this episode. KYSA Technical Director Adrian Parrish joins the show to discuss the world of […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Talking to Your Kid’s Coach
“Hey coach, ummm…you got a text.” One of my players was injured and to keep him engaged during games I asked him to run stats for us. It was a simple app on my phone that required thumb taps to count passes. It did the trick, but it also meant he was looking at my […]
Shot Happens #4: If it’s broken…fix it.
Hosted by: Robert Hay and Coach Reed “Shot Happens, but it doesn’t have to ruin all the fun.” Shot Happens is a podcast all about the trials and tribulations of youth soccer in America. Show hosts Coach Reed (the Cranky Veteran) and Robert Hay (the Thoughtful Rookie) discuss the hot topics all soccer parents face. […]
Shot Happens #3: Parents…What are they Good For?
Absolutely everything. They are one of the staples in youth sport. They’ve been stalking the sidelines of soccer games since the beginning and they will be there until the end. Instead of alienating them, ignoring them, and excluding them let’s find a way to incorporate them into the landscape in meaningful and productive ways. Listen in […]
Shot Happens #2: The Concussion Episode With Special Guest Nipun Chopra
Hosted by: Robert Hay and Coach Reed “Shot Happens, but it doesn’t have to ruin all the fun.” Shot Happens is a podcast all about the trials and tribulations of youth soccer in America. Show hosts Coach Reed (the Cranky Veteran) and Robert Hay (the Thoughtful Rookie) discuss the hot topics all soccer parents face. […]
The Role of a Parent in Youth Soccer
My sons quit soccer. When they did I learned one of my greatest lessons as a parent. Their choice to quit forced me way out of my comfort zone when it comes to the youth sporting environment, and that is where my lesson happened. They chose to take up Muy Thai. I think they did […]
U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives Now Mandatory
As part of its mission to make soccer, in all its forms, the preeminent sport in the United States and to continue the development of soccer at all recreational and competitive levels, U.S. Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives (PDIs) are now officially integrated as a part of the soccer landscape. Following a two-year implementation window with […]
SoccerNation Club Spotlight: Jason Aldous of Liverpool SC
SoccerNation is spotlighting youth clubs from all over these United States of America. Powered by soccerloco, the SoccerNation Club Spotlight Series has already taken us all around Southern California and to some very special soccer spots across this great country. From the Hawaiian Islands to the Eastern Seaboard, we are on a mission to showcase the […]
A Great Opportunity for Pre-Season Skill Development
LA Premier is pleased to be able to offer 2 different summer camps for players in our club and our surrounding community. Led by LA Premier Professional Staff, these camps are designed for the individual player to work on the technical and tactical components of the game in a safe and challenging environment. These camps are primarily […]
SoccerNation Exclusive: San Diego FC Youth Leadership Academy
The San Diego FC Youth Leadership Academy works to prepare young soccer players for the road ahead, emphasizing the important life lessons that can be taken from the beautiful game. The organization aims to simultaneously help talented players push themselves to the point of dreams coming to fruition, i.e. making it as a professional footballer, […]
College Showcases: Anatomy of the Perfect Recruiting Flyer
Your team has been accepted into an amazing soccer showcase tournament. All of the players and parents are excited about playing in front of college coaches against great competition. You’ll be preparing yourself and your players in the days leading up to the showcase. During the tournament, you’ll be patrolling the sidelines, handing out recruiting […]
Set Your Goals for 2017
In early May, the youth soccer community is approaching tournament season. The early months of the year are devoted to State Cup and tryouts for the upcoming fall season. Once teams are established, preparation for the Fall begins with tournament season. This year, Cal South’s list of officially sanctioned tournaments is extensive and you can […]
SoccerNation Club Spotlight: San Diego United (Part 2)
SoccerNation is spotlighting youth clubs from all over these United States of America. Powered by soccerloco, the SoccerNation Club Spotlight Series has already taken us all around Southern California and to some very special soccer spots across this great country. From the Hawaiian Islands to the Eastern Seaboard, we are on a mission to showcase […]