As a soccer parent, I know firsthand that raising a competitive athlete is a challenge. There’s no playbook for parenting, let alone for raising a young athlete. That’s why seeking advice from coaches, clubs, and other experienced parents is crucial. But as I’ve discovered over the years, there’s little guidance out there for parents who…
What Every Soccer Parent Needs: Perspective I am now the parent of an “aged out” youth soccer player. While that brings a little sadness, there are benefits: Having said that, I would trade all those “benefits” for the chance to continue the soccer parent journey. Alas, the soccer gods had other plans, and that’s…
Learn more about the game of soccer much earlier in his playing days Put much more thought into the proper playing environment for him Not stress over him getting to the “next level” rather than helping him be the best he could be at the level he was currently playing at Played more 1v1 soccer…
A picture popped up in my timeline as a reminder of where we started. The journey of a sports parent begins with a simple sign-up sheet, a call from a coach, a first team, a first practice and a nervous excitement; your child’s excitement and your excitement. This is all new to them, and to…
Safety on a college campus takes on a whole new meaning. Here are a few questions to ask yourself as parents?
Let’s go with the dumb things first, since I’ve done way more of those. 1. Yelled out instructions to my kid during games. We’ve all done it. It just confuses the kid, especially at young ages. They can’t listen to you, the coach, and teammates simultaneously, so don’t do it. 2. Immediately questioning my kid…
But I didn’t grow up playing soccer? This has got to be one of the most common reasons parents give for not helping their child get extra touches at home. My name is Neil Crawford and I am the founder of Anytime Soccer Training. Like so many, I also didn’t grow up playing soccer. As…
Mom and Dad, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher/coach. The stimulation and support you provide can instill a desire to play soccer. If your child plays only to gain your approval, their interest in playing may decline, and playing for its own sake is sacrificed. Make this learning experience Together as much…
After talking to hundreds of parents this last year, I have observed some really subtle, but recurring things that have been happening with the parent/player relationship. Today I am going to share those observations and some shifts you can make as a parent to help your daughter build confidence without straining your relationship. Growing up,…
Today’s episode is a MUST- LISTEN for parents! In this episode I talk about how parents can better support their kids through anxiety using the “3 C’s” (Comfort, Communication, and Community). If your daughter has ever experienced anxiety or is currently experiencing it, this episode will be the most important episode you listen to thus…
