Offside during recent Liverpool game
Probably one of the two most contentious issues during soccer games are offside decisions (the other is ‘handball’). This comes
If there’s one learning clip your youngster should watch it’s this one. Over and over and over again.
What it takes to become a national team player (talent is a given)
“You are very strong technically and tactically. But you are not fit. Mentally, you are weak. You don’t push yourself
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Clarifying rules for development academy players (boys and girls)
With the recent expansion of the US Soccer Development Academy (DA) to the younger U-12 age bracket (which will actually
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Phenomenal 13 year old Karamoko Dembele – you will watch this in stunned silence
Astonishing freestyler – enjoy!
The American Soccer Culture Problem (3Four3)
Some of you might be familiar with the Kleiban brothers already. Brian is a coach at LA Galaxy’s youth academy
Unprecedented probably in any sport: *opponents* celebrate retiring futsal legend Falcao after defeating his Brazilian team in the Quarterfinals of the Futsal World Cup
Have you ever seen a professional sports team celebrate an opponent during a major competition? This speaks volumes about Falcao’s status
Dribbling, creativity, and movement of U12 FCB vs RM. I doubt they hear “stop dribbling, pass quicker” much! And notice the size difference.
Italian youth soccer “calcio” culture
SoccerAmerica published a great article on one Bay Area family’s experiences in the Italian youth soccer scene. It’s written by
Pitfalls of affiliation with European pro soccer clubs?
You might have read this blog post about the many changes in our Bay Area youth soccer landscape and also
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We hold this truth to be self-evident, but let’s hear it from one of the best coaches in the world
Even mild childhood concussion linked to lifelong health and social problems
The scientific evidence is mounting: even mild childhood head injuries can increase the risk of low educational attainment, psychiatric hospitalization
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Sportsmanship message from NorCal Premier Soccer – unfortunately too easily forgotten as the season unfolds
As we head into the fall season, we would like to encourage players, coaches, family members, club officials, and referees
Why modern goalkeepers need to be good with their feet
Blind players in Brazil using sound to play the game they love
Youth National Team coach: “Players aren’t as creative as they used to be”
If you’re familiar with my blog then you know how important I think creativity is for player development and that
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Sydney Leroux: “Parents, chill out!”
The making of a futbol genius – and I predict the best it yet to come
22 more clubs get Girls Development Academy status for a total of 74
Cedar Stars Academy – Monmouth (Tinton Falls, N.J.) Indiana Fire (Westfield, Ind.) Real So Cal (Woodland Hills, Calif.) Empire United
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First in-game use of video replay in soccer last Saturday – and it worked well!
New dropped-ball law – who cares, right? Well…
A blog post on this topic? Nothing ever happens during a dropped ball, right? Well, here’s what happened during a recent
Practice explains only a small part of the difference in performance between soccer players
The Washington Post published an interesting article discussing the latest scientific research on the role of ‘practicing’ on performance. The data
One club’s view on parent refereeing: “a paid job”
First off, to avoid any misunderstand, this post is NOT meant to point a finger at a specific club or
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If you love your child read this
Please consider sharing this with family, friends, and coaches. Brown University scientists have captured in real-time video (see below) what
Fun, freedom and focus – essential for peak performance
I came across an article in GoalNation about a sports psychologist who works with players and clubs in the English Premier
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U.S. Soccer’s Gender Wage Gap
When coaches lose perspective and hurt youngsters and the beautiful game
Take a look at the 30-second clip below showing one serious foul and then one reckless foul by the same
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The passion to teach – the difference between great and mediocre coaching
Take a look at the clip below showing Pep Guardiola coaching one of his young Bayern players immediately after a
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28 more Girls’ DA clubs announced
As expected, here is a second batch of clubs that are getting Girls’ Developmemt Academy status: Boca United (Boca Raton,
