Yesterday I had the great fortune of spending the day at a Playday Tournament. A Playday is a one day “tournament” where U8-U11 teams get to play three games on small fields (7 on the field and one in the goal). It is a great way to get teams together, have a great atmosphere and [...]

Below is an advertisement that puts perspective into what the potential negative affect a parent can have on the game of soccer. The point of the ad is that the game will go away without referees, but I’d like to also ask “what is the parent in this ad teaching his child?” I think it [...]