Reffing keeps me young. . . . . .
Reffing helps keep me young by Randy Vogt , Jun 6, 2018 While I continue to grow older, the ages of those playing soccer remains the same. As a referee, I’m in the same boat as teachers in this regard. …
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Teaching Kids to Respect . . . .
Attitudes are important to God. He expects us to be “cheerful givers” and to “obey your parents.” The second part of that requirement, “obey your parents” can be tougher than you think. Parental defiance is a natural part of our …
Coaching Girls…..
Coaching Girls: How to deliver feedback effectively by Alison Foley , Mia Wenjen , Feb 28, 2018
Mia: My daughter’s club volleyball coach is amazing; he thanks players for running for an out of bounds ball that they have no …
Reminder: Medals and Trophies . . . . .!!
Just a Reminder:
All players in age Div. 7 to 9 will receive
a participation Medal .
Given at ” DISTRIBUTION “. ( Aug. 29 ) at Carpathia Club
at 8:00 – 9:00 pm.
For Div. 10 and older : …
The teenager’s challenge: Sleep well, play well. . . . . . .
The teenager’s challenge: Sleep well, play well
(For those parents and coaches welcoming a new generation of teenagers, the Youth Soccer Insider republishes this article annually.)
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
I’m sure anyone who’s raised an adolescent or teenager …
Refereeing: the key part is to start. . . . . . .
Refereeing: the key part is to start — and to be fit
By Randy Vogt
Every beginner is a winner! If you are just starting out officiating, then you have not made anywhere near the number of mistakes I’ve made …
Think food first: Refueling after training or games. . . . . . .
Think food first: Refueling after training or games
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
Here’s another of those subjects that seems to make some people emotional — why is it important for young athletes to refuel after exercise, when should this …
The Female Athlete Triad – Be on the Lookout
The Female Athlete Triad — Be on the Lookout
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
I was recently with a friend watching his daughter in a NorCal Premier State Cup soccer game on a beautiful spring afternoon. The girls were skilled …
Parental influence done right . . . . . . . . .
Parental influence done right — supportive but not overbearing
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
This is purely my opinion, with some observations on parental influence in teenage athletics:
Toward the end of the school year, we gather with the athletic …
The Young Athlete is NOT a small professional . . . . .!!
The young athlete is not a small professional
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
It’s totally understandable to want your injured son or daughter to be healed and back playing sports as soon as possible after injury.
And since the progress …