For Kids Only. . . . . . . .
For Kids Only … (With fall soccer starting around the country, the Youth Soccer Insider republishes this article, which first appeared in September 2009.) This column is for the kids. Adults can stop reading now. By Mike Woitalla Dear Soccer-Playing Children of America, The fall season is underway and I'm… Go To Full Post
On the Way to Play – Kids take Cues from Parents
On the Way to Play — Kids Take Cues from Parents By John O'Sullivan Many a big game has been lost, and many a performance has been ruined, before a single player even steps on the field. It's called the car ride to the game! As a coach I waged… Go To Full Post
Dempsey is the highest-paid player.
MLS SPOTLIGHT] The contract Clint Dempsey signed with MLS to play for the Seattle Sounders makes him the highest-paid player in the league and just one of nine players making more than $1,000,000 a year in guaranteed compensation, according to the salary information released by MLS Players' Union. His guaranteed… Go To Full Post
How to convince parents: Winning is NOT everything
Winning's not everything: How to convince parents By Mike Woitalla Coaching young players to increase their chances of excelling at the higher levels can often mean losing games. So how can coaches convince parents not to confuse scorelines with player development progress? Here are a couple of methods that can… Go To Full Post