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First Game Anticipation

Ahh, the first game of the Spring season. The smell and feel of winter still lingers in the air. The wind chill causes everyone to still dress in gloves, hats and blankets for the fans… (Sound of record scratch). What the hell, it’s supposed to be 75 degrees by the time my U12 team kicks […]

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13 ways to help your volunteer soccer coach

The beginning of another soccer makes me feel sarcastic. Here are several ideas on how to endear yourself to your volunteer coach. 1) If practice ends at 6, pick your kids up at 6:30. Isn’t the definition of coach: Free baby sitter who you can sue. 2) Tell your kid not to listen to the […]

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First Practice Of the Season

Ok, yesterday was the first practice of the year, but it really didn’t count. Well, the girls got out and ran and kicked and got caught up with each others lives. So that part is like a normal practice. But this practice was not run by me. I was mostly a bystander while the club’s […]

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The New Season…

The technical aspects of my U12 team have improved over the years so this season more focus can be given to the tactical parts of the game. What the hell does that mean? Ahh, a new season. A new Spring season. Even better. Spring is where all the bigger clubs in the area move up […]

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