Blaming the ref doesn’t work . . . . . .

Blaming the ref doesn’t work

By Mike Woitalla

I’ve long believed that coaches lashing out at referees is a counter-productive practice. After reffing and ARing nearly 40 youth games in the last year — and surveying other referees …

FIFA Respect Campaign for all parents

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Is there a place for “small”clubs in the USA ?

Is there a place for ‘small’ clubs in the USA?

By Charlie Slagle

There is not only a place for small soccer clubs in this country but small youth soccer clubs are essential to the continued development of the …

The case for a full-service club: rec to comp

The case for a full-service club: rec to comp

By Charlie Slagle

How important is it for a club to offer all levels of play — rec to comp?

Soccer clubs in this country and around the world are …

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…

A World Champ’s View on Coaching Kids

Shannon MacMillan: A World Champ’s View on Coaching Kids

Interview by Mike Woitalla

Shannon MacMillan,

1996 Olympic gold medalist and 1999 World Cup champion, is the Director of Club Operations of San Diego’s Del Mar Carmel Valley …

Waza FC East 01 Juniors National Champions

We, at MYSL, are so proud to have such a successful team at our League.

WAZA FC East 01 Juniors (MI) wins the Under-13 Boys National Championship

WAZA FC East 01 Juniors (MI) came into this final having not lost …

Soccer on TV World Cup final shatters all TV records

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Soccer on TV A match like we never seen before

Vardar 02 Boys take Genesse U-11 Cup Championship

The Vardar 02 team scored 31 goals and only surrendered 2 goals on the way to the Cup Championship.

Congratulations to a job well done!…