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Soccer Parents Guide to Navigating the Soccer Journey
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Is My Kid Ready for Travel Soccer? A Real Talk Guide for Soccer Parents
If you've ever typed "Is my kid ready for travel soccer?" into Google at 11 PM after a chaotic rec game and a full debrief in the carpool...
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Sideline Drama: How to Handle Gossip & Negativity from Other Soccer Parents
Podcast Summary Hosted by Coach Bre of Elite Competitor Sometimes the hardest part of youth sports isn’t the games, the practices, or...
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Anger Management for Young Athletes: Tips for Parents and Coaches
Blog Originally published by Niko Alexopoulos of Futsal Development Program (FDP) Sports play a pivotal role in the lives of many...
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Playing Soccer in College: Soccer Recruiting Roadmap (Part 1)
Guiding your child toward college can be overwhelming, especially with all the pressure to do things "right." It's easy to get lost in...
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How to Keep Your Teen Soccer Player Motivated This Summer
The school year ends, and suddenly everything slows down—including your teen’s passion for soccer. One week they’re staying late after...
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5 Tips to Keep Soccer Skills Sharp Over the Summer
Don't Let Their Development Slip Summer hits... and suddenly they trade their cleats in for flip flops, schedules disappear, and soccer...
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Choosing the Best Fit Youth Soccer Club for Your Child's Development
The Youth Soccer Journey The youth soccer journey is a long and dynamic experience, characterized by various ups and downs. It...
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The Female Soccer Player
Field Presence, Combat Dropout and Mindset Secrets Revealed The interest in soccer has been male dominated for a long time, but it’s...
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How to Choose the Best Youth Soccer Camps: Avoid Wasting Time & Money
Okay, let's be real – finding a good youth soccer camp can sometimes feel like a total gamble, right? We want our kids to have a blast,...
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Dominate Tryouts: The 30-Day Step-by-Step Training Plan for Youth Soccer Players
The buzz of tryout season is in the air, and for youth soccer players, it's easy for us to understand they experience a mix of excitement...
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Top 5 Strategies to Increase Playing Time for the Overlooked Youth Soccer Player
As a parent, there's nothing quite as painful as watching your child sit on the bench, their eyes filled with disappointment, while their...
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Soccer Mindset: How to Build Resilience in Youth Soccer Players
Developing a soccer mindset goes beyond just honing skills on the field. It requires cultivating inner strength and resilience. This blog...
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5 Top Questions Soccer Parents Ask (with Answers & Resources)
If you’re a soccer parent feeling overwhelmed by the demands and confusion that comes with navigating youth soccer, you're not alone....
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Soccer Parents: Ways to Unleash Your Player's Soccer Potential
Soccer parents play a crucial role in their players' development. Here are some key areas where parent can help impact a player's success.
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