Family investment in youth soccer
October 12, 2012
Time and money. This is what we all invest when developing our young players to pursue their passion for sports. We drag our little ones to and from practice as…
All for sports!
Team Bonding Activity – Minute to Win It
October 10, 2012
Fall soccer season is underway. There’s a buzz in the air, energy at practices, effort and competition during games and excitement about what the season has in store. It’s the…
The decade of decline – gender equity in high school sports
October 9, 2012
I just read a new report, The decade of decline, which described and compared the provision of interscholastic athletic opportunities of U.S. boys and girls. SHARP, the Sport, Health and Activity Research…
Creating Space (offensive perspective)
October 4, 2012
One of the top questions I frequently get asked: how do I get my team to spread out and stay in position? Youth players are programmed to get as close…
Sports Calendar on the fridge?
October 2, 2012
35% of parents surveyed in a recent “2012 Korrio – Youth Soccer Parents Survey” still organize their child’s sports schedule by either posting their schedules on their refrigerator or writing…
Soccer. For the fun of it.
October 1, 2012
Korrio recently compiled survey results from a “2012 Youth Soccer Survey”. We found that the two top factors that motivated young athletes to particpate in soccer was 1) Being part…
The art of a re-brand
September 25, 2012
My oldest daughter recently downloaded an application called “logos quiz game” on her iPhone (identifying company brands) and we were both addicted – passing all 9 levels within days. Hard…
The benefits of playing soccer
September 20, 2012
As a parent of three female athletes, I am very thankful they all have a passion for sports and exercise. There are many advantages to playing sports beside just staying…
Communicating Last Minute Changes
September 17, 2012
I’ve been playing or coaching sports every year for at least 20 years. Let’s figure each year I’m on at least two teams – averaging from the pewee days when…
Why Your Soccer Club Brand Matters
September 15, 2012
Does your soccer club, team or town have a brand? You probably haven’t given much thought to the concept. Most team managers, soccer coaches, and volunteers are stretched for time,…
