On The Pitch

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

Entries for October, 2008

Gain Something By Giving Back

For many youth soccer players and teams, things are pretty similar. You go to practice a couple times a week. You play matches, and you head home. Some go to tournaments, others don’t. But it’s all about the soccer. But what about the team? Are there things that can be done to turn an ordinary team into a tight knit team that really pulls for each other?

Shout Out for Columbia Women’s Soccer

Columbia’s women’s soccer team has taken a young girl under their wing who suffers from a life threatening genetic disorder. What started out as a simple ‘meet and greet’ with the players at practice has grown into something much more impacting not only the young girl but the rest of the team as well.

They Aren’t Delicate Flowers!

Can someone explain to me why referees will show cards to boys, but not girls who are the same age? They aren’t all delicate flowers!