Toward the end of each soccer season, we get a lot of site hits from people searching for 'coaches gifts' or 'coaching gifts'. It may not seem like a big deal, but I know many team managers and parents who really stress out over what to get a coach at the end of a season. [...] Click to continue reading...

Players who crowd the touchline during a throw in might get surprised if they aren't looking. Click to continue reading...

Club sports are growing on college campuses and provide much more than just a place to play a sport that students enjoy. They provide an enriching (and sometimes humbling) experience as the athletes are responsible for almost all of the organization, administration, and fundraising. Click to continue reading...

Club sports are growing on college campuses and provide much more than just a place to play a sport that students enjoy. They provide an enriching (and sometimes humbling) experience as the athletes are responsible for almost all of the organization, administration, and fundraising. Click to continue reading...

Nike just released a limited edition version of their Mercurial Vapor IV cleat in bright pink - called the Berry. BRIGHT! Click to continue reading...

Nike just released a limited edition version of their Mercurial Vapor IV cleat in bright pink - called the Berry. BRIGHT! Click to continue reading...

Sometimes it can be difficult to get younger players to think about how they are practicing and if they're giving full effort. Over at Sports Girls Play, they have come up with an interesting concept for girls to track their development in practice and help them get motivated. Click to continue reading...

Sometimes it can be difficult to get younger players to think about how they are practicing and if they're giving full effort. Over at Sports Girls Play, they have come up with an interesting concept for girls to track their development in practice and help them get motivated. Click to continue reading...

A common complaint about the club oriented system in the US is that the cost excludes many players who might otherwise play and succeed. What if a program were created via the public school system to spur participation in 'street soccer'? Click to continue reading...

A common complaint about the club oriented system in the US is that the cost excludes many players who might otherwise play and succeed. What if a program were created via the public school system to spur participation in 'street soccer'? Click to continue reading...

High school football has always enjoyed a huge following and community support. However, as some soccer programs have achieved success under the guidance of determined coaches, the two programs and supporters often collide and conflict. Can they both just get along? Click to continue reading...

High school football has always enjoyed a huge following and community support. However, as some soccer programs have achieved success under the guidance of determined coaches, the two programs and supporters often collide and conflict. Can they both just get along? Click to continue reading...

Based on recent evidence that a single gene might indicate some future athletic ability, a company is offering parents easy genetic test kits for their kids so parents can supposedly know what types of sports a child will be good at. However, a closer look makes it clear this is more about profit than helping parents steer their children into appropriate sports. Click to continue reading...

Based on recent evidence that a single gene might indicate some future athletic ability, a company is offering parents easy genetic test kits for their kids so parents can supposedly know what types of sports a child will be good at. However, a closer look makes it clear this is more about profit than helping parents steer their children into appropriate sports. Click to continue reading...

Soccer Dad recently took the USSF D License soccer coaching class and shares his thoughts and experiences. Click to continue reading...