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20+ years of tryouts. Here’s what coaches actually watch in the first 15 minutes, and what most parents prep for that doesn’t matter.

Your child’s coach talks to other coaches about your kid. What they say would surprise you. Not because it’s cruel. Because it’s honest. And honest is the one thing they’ll never be with you directly.

I walked out thinking one thing: good on paper, shit on grass. I’ve coached for 15 years. Hundreds of players. I wanted to see what the Federation considers essential coaching education in 2026.

The prices are Premier League. The soccer is Sunday league. What elite youth soccer actually costs American families.

Does playing in different positions help with development? I’d say it does for all ages and levels based on my

Watching coaches or teams train is necessary A parent asked me to help out the other day by watching her

Can the game work as therapy? I think it can. It constantly tests our emotions and ability to stay calm and let’s

What influences development the most? There are so many things and mentality is right up there at the top but

More time with the ball equals more comfort with the ball I was watching a training session the other night with

You may already understand this but I’ll say it anyway: Character is hugely important in soccer. You need to work on