The sporting world tends to be filled with cliché phrases that have been passed down from generation to generation, there is a good reason for this, often they’re inherent truthful. When your athlete or team is facing a great deal of adversity and they no longer know where to turn, these simple strategies can help […]
Youth coaches have a lot on their plate. For most of them, it is not their primary form of employment, they are not paid for their time and they are forced to deal with the occasional crazy parent to boot. Fielding complaints from outraged mommies and daddies is merely a part of the job for […]
While we all tend to choose January 1 as our arbitrary date to start setting goals, our young athletes are able to set goals all year round. As parents, it is our job to provide our children with the proper advice and allow them to reach their full potential. Teaching kids how to set the […]
Parents whose children participate in youth soccer sometimes find themselves struggling to enjoy the game, outside of watching their children. If you happen to fall into this category, read on to learn more about the six best ways to maximize your youth soccer enjoyment. 1) Realize The Game Has Changed Don’t let yourself become one of […]
When a child’s sporting season has not turned out as they hoped, or they are experiencing melancholy about no longer enjoying the same camaraderie with their buddies, there are several ways to help them cope with the experience. Read on to learn more. 1. Keep Your Feelings To Yourself If your child is having a […]
Guest Blog: Written by Robert Kleemaier (Recently featured on Year Zero Soccer) Takeaways Practising the basics without inspiration can make the game stale. Small-sided games like futsal are vital to developing a dribbling mindset. Cultural deficits can be overcome through targeted ‘carrots’. Soccer has been a major part of my life since I can recall. […]
When children are not participating in sports, they are missing out on a number of opportunities. Read on to learn ten reasons why your children should play sports. It’s a Great Outlet Children are usually filled with pent up energy and when they sit around the house all day, they are more likely to use […]
I fear for the mentality of many female footy players. One of, several current coaching mentors of mine these days, Brendan Quarry who I work daily with, says it straight up and all the time. Fear is the number one killer of development on the female side of the game. Brendan has been coaching female […]
Want Jay DeMerit and Russell Teibert, two of Vancouver’s most famous soccer players, at your team practice? Jay DeMerit & Russell Teibert The Play Better Charity Champions League Challenge infuse values into tournaments. The long-term impact is better players who understand positive impact beyond the scoreboard: citizenship, community investment, and personal growth. What’s the Challenge? […]
Abusive language, shouting, screaming and shoving are prohibited in schools and in most cases in the home of young people, yet in some youth sporting programs it is accepted with excitement and enthusiasm. Schools preach against these attitudes; parents warn their kids against these behaviors, yet when it happens during their youth sport experience they […]
