

When they decide to pursue their own passion!?
Having been a competitive coach in soccer for 40 years, I am always looking for the character and innovative resilience in a player, or...
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Developing great competitive candidates!
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG We don't preach a lot, but we do expect that the kids we choose to train follow simple rules...


Ball Size 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5?
YES, FOR MICRO, MOD AND REGULATION PLAY TIP - Start with a #1, as soon as they are ready, and let them take that ball everywhere.


Spikes, Blades or Turf Shoes?
THIS IS ACTUALLY AN IMPORTANT DECISION... PLEASE READ! The answer to this question is serious and something I researched myself over a...


Indoor Soccer or Futsal?
READ AND LEARN - THEN, MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION! I am going to elaborate on this topic in the near future, but because of the...


Becoming a Volunteer Coach?
GET READY FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE, BUT HAVE THICK SKIN So, you just learned that your child has a spot on a team, but you also learned...


Multiple Sports or Soccer Year-Round?
ABSOLUTELY! PLAY LOTS OF SPORTS Having been involved with youth sports since 1990, I have concluded that it benefits the child to add...


Playing Up or Not?
CONSIDER FIRST WHAT IS IMPORTANT! Most of it has to do with skill level, speed and the willingness to overcome fear if any exists. But,...


Why Private Coaching?
BENEFITS FROM QUALITY COACHING AND EXPERIENCE It is difficult to find this at the volunteer level as most adults are Shanghaid into...