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Is your child trying to make a team? Win a certain starting position?

In my previous article, I talked about the importance of a soccer player’s commitment to adding mental-game training to their routine. That this was going to put them among the 1% of players that do this. So, now that this commitment has been made, the next step is to put in the work. There is no […]

Stewart explains four things he looks for in recruits that coaches might miss if they aren't looking

To help you in this process, we've put together some guidelines for how sports parents can contribute to a Coach-Parent Partnership that benefits youth athletes.

Instead of complaining about it or feeling trapped, I encourage you to make the most of it

For many youth sports athletes the snack served after a game or practice is the highlight.

As more young athletes return to school and sport, it’s important to understand that past COVID-19 infections can impact an athlete’s health.

Surfing the Great lakes -- more specifically the icy waves of Lake Superior -- isn’t for the faint of heart.

There is often hidden resilience behind bullying-type behaviors. But how can you help shift those problematic behaviors to more positive ones?

Getting started in soccer and wondering what all the different affiliates are? This article gives an overview of US Youth Soccer and what they do.