On The Pitch

Thoughts on Youth Soccer from a Soccer Dad, Fan, Coach and Administrator

Entries for February, 2006

Well That Was FUN – Now To Thaw Out

You have to play soccer in the snow at least once to say you’ve done it. Well, now I’ve done it. Brrrrrrr.

The MYSA Joins the NCYSA!

Our league’s membership application was approved by our state soccer association!

Now THIS is Funny! Soccer Funny!

If you haven’t seen the comic strip Cleats and you’re a soccer parent – you need to get with the program!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

We haven’t practiced while it was snowing … yet…

Recreational Inter-League Play

Tweet Tucked away here in our own little bubble of suburbia (or often called our bedroom community), our Rec League has been just that. A normal recreational league with spring and fall seasons. We play 8 matches and a tournament each season. Otherwise the kids do summer camps and sometimes clinics in the winter. But […]

One Ring To Rule Them All?

Is Nike onto something with their ball designs or is it just marketing?

You Really Want To Keep Those Sponsors Happy!

If your league relies on donations for a significant amount of its revenue, you need to take stewardship seriously.

The Parents Are HUNGRY!

We’re about to undertake a concession stand when our fields open this year – have any tips?

I Finally Saw Cleats of Imminent Doom!

It took me long enough to catch it, but I’m glad I did!

What are AOL and Yahoo thinking?

If you haven’t heard about AOL and Yahoo’s plan to charge for email to be reliably sent to their users – you need to read this.

The Agility Ladder

Just because you’re a recreational coach doesn’t mean you can’t use some of the things more advanced coaches do.

Who Says Those Who Can’t … Coach?

There is something to be said for playing the sport you coach – doesn’t mean you have to be GOOD!

Is It A Slide Tackle Or Isn’t It?

When is a great sliding save actually a slide tackle or ‘playing on the ground’

Lookout! It’s A Yellow Card!

When did yellow cards become a bad thing to show?

Whistles

What is your favorite?