By Dr. Tom Turner, Ohio State North Director of Coaching

Much of what players hear from the sidelines reinforces "fear-soccer" and moves them farther away from the playing habits that will help them grow as intelligent soccer players. There are some simple and obvious reasons why so many players never developed the competence to enjoy the game and play into adulthood. Read Article

By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck

There's a funny saying, "If you ever yearn for the "good old days," turn off the air-conditioning." And it is true that we live in a time when technology, advances in medicine, and modern conveniences have made us more comfortable than ever. But if there is one thing from the past I do yearn for, it is the days when kids played games outside together. Read Article