Category Archives: MYSL Blog

The Dreaded Side Ache ……….

The Dreaded Side Ache: Possible Causes and Prevention Methods By Dev K. Mishra, M.D. A side ache (also called side stitch) can be a real pain. It seems to occur most often in runners and cyclists, but I’ve seen plenty of athletes in team sports that also experience side aches.… Go To Full Post

Michigan Impact Soccer Club news

Michigan Impact – Bowling Green Tournament – U9 finalists             Michigan Impact – Genesee Fieldhouse Champion … Go To Full Post

Clint Dempsey’s diverse childhood soccer experience

Clint Dempsey's diverse childhood soccer experience   Clint Dempsey, the USA’s second all-time highest scorer, leads the USA against Jamaica in World Cup qualifying on Friday. Dempsey is the subject of the YouthSoccerInsider's latest edition of "When They Were Children." By Mike Woitalla He grew up in the East Texas… Go To Full Post

Refereeing Young Children: part: one (1)

Refereeing Young Children: More Teacher than an Enforcer (Part 1) By Randy Vogt When I started refereeing in 1978, young kids games were 11 vs. 11. I was paid $6 per game, or $4 if I refereed with a partner. Being given responsibilities and some authority while running up and… Go To Full Post

Kristine Lilly: A Baal,Chaos,Oranges …and Fun

By Kristine Lilly It was the late 1970s. I was 6 years old when I started playing soccer. Well I am not sure if what I played could be called “soccer.” I was out on the field with other boys and girls and there was a ball and chaos. What… Go To Full Post

Respect – Parents at Game . . . . . . .

What to do about M's father? By Donna Olmstead The recent death of Salt Lake City, Utah, soccer referee Ricardo Portillo makes me incredibly sad. There isn't a game on earth that is worth someone's life. I read that his family says the parents of the 17-year-old keeper who hit… Go To Full Post