On The Pitch

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

Entries for June, 2008

A Coach’s Gift They’ll Treasure

Tweet Having coached twelve seasons of youth soccer and often more than one team each season, I’ve received my share of coach’s gifts. All are absolutely appreciated, but it might surprise parents how much a coach may treasure certain gifts. A gift doesn’t have to cost a lot or be fancy, as it usually is […]

Tryouts Are Trying For Everyone

Tweet I read a comment recently that got me thinking about tryouts for select teams and how they are often perceived by parents: To the clubs it’s all a number, to the child waiting at home it’s personal. There is no question that tryouts can be a very stressful and difficult time for kids. Those […]