Category: Parents
It’s Never Too Late : Sarah Trent’s #collegesoccer Recruiting Journey #aggieup
The stories are everywhere ... Female soccer players as young as ninth grade committing to NCAA DI women's soccer powerhouses ... Eighth graders ...
#youthsoccer Tournament Spotlight :: Attack Summer Classic
For many years, the Attack Summer Classic has been a mainstay of SoCal tournaments for soccer-loving families across the region. Held every year in m ...
From Chemo to NCAA Soccer :: Darius Boamah, Albion San Diego
Darius Boamah was a typical San Diego eighth grader, playing club soccer and enjoying life as a "Navy Brat." Then one day, he and his younger brother ...
The PK shootout : Quotes from the Sidelines
Penalty shootouts are a gaudy neon thread woven into the fabric of soccer worldwide. Loved and despised simultaneously, the PK shootout is a always f ...
Cal South: Supporting Players and Families at National Cup
In 1974, Cal South was formed under the umbrella of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA). ...
Best Off-Season Conditioning Strategy for Serious Soccer Players
Every year, as Summer approaches and many sports are winding down for a brief rest period, supportive parents of serious athletes ask, “What should I ...
Standing Out in the Crowded Recruiting Scene
If your kid is a super star Development Academy stud with offers pouring in, you don't have to worry about getting the attention of college coaches. Y ...
Shot Happens #8: Interview with Tommy Park of Alexandria Soccer Association
We have another special guest on this week to talk about the tough topic of ongoing player evaluations. Tommy Park is the executive director of the Al ...
Shot Happens #7: Blowouts = The Bad Kind of Running in Soccer
In youth travel soccer, blowouts are inevitable. As hard as administrators and coaches try to match teams in tournaments and leagues equally, so games ...
The Real Deal with Club Tryouts
Tryouts are almost universally the toughest part of the year for anyone involved with youth soccer. Players, parents and coaches alike all approach th ...
