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“Advantage” Explained
Advantage: The “4 P Principle” When considering the application of advantage, the following principle is provided as a guideline for officials. Remember, advantage application may differ depending upon the skill level, age level, and general atmosphere of the game. The “4 P Principle” of Advantage Application: 1. Possession of ball: control by team or player….
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Development Isn’t Always A Straight Line
An important reminder for parents, coaches and players! Breathe! Development is not a straight line from A to Z. Development is messy to begin with and then you add kids to the mix and everything that entails. Obstacles, set backs, adversity, socialization, puberty, teammate issues… you name it, most players will go through it. Professionals…
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My Toughest Conversation As A Soccer Dad
This is a post that I never wanted to write, but it is what it is. Dante and I had a loooong heart to heart last night. He doesn’t want to play soccer in college. I had a feeling he felt that way, but I was hoping it was a phase he would snap out…
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The Absolute Biggest Lesson I’ve Learned As A Soccer Parent
On paper, I’m the Dad of a future college Soccer player. My son is 6′ 1″ tall (6’5″ with the fro ) and weighs 185 lbs. He is arguably the fastest on his team in addition to being one of the quickest. He is also a fairly skilled player with a high soccer IQ and…
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5 Things I’ve Learned About Youth Soccer In 14 Years
Quit stressing about the alphabet soup of youth soccer. (ECNL, GA, National League, ECRL, etc) Youth soccer, like politics, is local. Find a team, club locally that is the right environment for your child. Look for opportunities outside the club to enhance development if needed. I hate losing. My kid hates losing. My wife hates…
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Soccer Parent: It’s What We Do
We all love our kids, even when we don’t like them. From the time they are born, until the time they leave the nest, we do our best to provide for them, instill values, and try to do everything we can to raise them to be productive, solid citizens. Then you throw competitive Youth Soccer…
