The page is for the modern soccer parent to assist them on their journey through club soccer. For those of you that end up as the team manager, the articles here may service as a handbook to assist new managers in the performance of their duties. The handbook will be updated consistently to provide the additional content and best practices. Comments are welcomed and will be incorporated into this page to assist parents and managers.
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Table of Contents
Modern Soccer Parent 101
- Top 5 Books for Soccer Parents in 2024
- Inverted Wingers in Youth Soccer: Developing Creativity and Versatility
- Zonal vs Man Marking – what Parents need to know
- US Soccer’s Defensive Gap – How Parents are impacting it at the highest level
- Playing as Long as Possible and at as High of a Level as Achievable
- Value of Watching Soccer on Player Development
- Player Development
- Pick Up Soccer
- The Club Year-Youngers
- The Five Minute Rule
- Individual Training and Training Apps
- How to Relieve Game Day Stress
- Coach, Trainer, Manager – Who is who in the Zoo?
- Youth Soccer Governing Bodies
- Club Fees vs Team Fees
- Uniforms
- Where to sit on game day? – Updated for 2022 and SoCal
- Guest Play
- Soccer IQ
- Soccer – A Weak Link or Strong Link Sport
- Mid-Season Equipment Check
- Referee Hand and Arm Signals
- Big Tournament Considerations
- Tournament Brackets
- Preparing for your First Club Tournament
- Activities between games at Tournaments
Team Selection and the Transition to Club Soccer
- Top 10 Benefits of Moving on from Recreational Soccer to Club Soccer
- Navigating the Transition: Why Parents Hesitate to Move from Recreational to Club Soccer, and Why It’s Worth Considering
- Tryouts Part I
- Tryouts Part II
- Tryouts – Part III
- Why Team Location Matters
Basics about Club Soccer
Team Funds, Team Budget and Team Admin
- How to Create a Team Budget
- Team Funds
- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
- FlipGive
- Flip Give Fundraising
- Team Budget Template
Player Considerations
- The Importance of informal Learning
- Individual Training Apps
- Return to Play – Injury Concerns
- Team Bonding
- Equipment Needed
- Common Soccer Parent Mistakes
- Cleats
- Gifts for Players
- Midseason Equipment Check
- Soccer IQ
- The Cruyff
- Cruyff’s 14 Rules
Game Time
- Scouting Your Next Opponent (dated – sports engine has disabled the site)
- Team Manager Game Day Must Haves
Tournaments
- Preparing for your first Club Tournament
- Activities between games at Tournaments
- Out of State Tournaments
- The San Clemente Cup
- The Aliso Cup
- Individual Tournament Guest Play
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