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Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: Attributes Make the Difference

Youth soccer organizations and coaches hold the future of soccer in the United States in their hands. It takes a special individual to deliver the youth soccer message (curriculum) that creates skilled and passionate players under the age of 13 eventually creating a larger player pool for the US national soccer team. How do you… Continue reading Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: Attributes Make the Difference

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Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: Organizational Structure

Leaders influence followers within all areas of life including business, leisure, and recreational activities. Within the youth soccer world; soccer coaches, directors and organizations provide leadership and the knowledge of how to become a better soccer player. The knowledge, level, and ability of the organization and coach directly influence the passion and skill development of… Continue reading Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: Organizational Structure

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Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: The 2014 Youth Development Dilemma

“The job isn’t to catch up to the status quo; the job is to invent the status quo.” Seth Godin Youth soccer development for players growing up in the United States and then competing with the national team is at a crossroads in 2014. With seven of the current 23 players on the US World… Continue reading Youth Soccer Coaches in the United States: The 2014 Youth Development Dilemma