Talking Youth Soccer in America

We are talking all things youth soccer. From the Early ages through College. Tips on saving money and selecting the right program for your child. What you can do to help your child develop the correct way and avoid money traps. Is our system broken? Why can't we catch up with the rest of the world?

MLS GA Merger and changes to US Youth Soccer landscape

Mls next USL and GA can it become a dominant powerhouse in youth soccer? 

03-20
22:50

It's Late July and what are you doing to get ready for the season

Another episode geared towards the athlete. Listen or ask them to listen but this is where you need to be in late July.

07-29
13:40

Academics, make your kids listen

As a high school and a College coach please make your kids listen to this episode. I'm talking to the athlete not the parent unless you do their homework.

07-21
20:38

Professional Club summer camps and international tournaments

Your son or daughter was invited to go to camp at Real Nadrid or Barcelona, Chelsea whatever professional team. Your club is going to iberocup or Donosti cup. What does it mean and what should you expect.

06-30
17:43

Why you should be watching every Euro and Copa game

The importance of watching all these great games. What to look for

06-24
13:32

My Daughter's 06 team falls apart but everyone has paid

THe collapse of a 2006 girls team and the club could care less. The money machine keeps on rolling, Goodbye 2006 hello 2016. Research clubs and talk to other parents. Ignore the alphabet and find the right coach. eastside_girls_soccer instagram and twitter. Please like and follow

05-17
22:52

My own 2009 and 2010 Tryouts

I had my own tryouts the ;ast 3 weeks. Insights from both tryout sessions. Follow eastside_girls_soccer on instagram and twitter

05-13
21:35

Questions you need to ask after Tryouts

Now that tryouts are done. Some questions you need to ask. @eastside_girls_soccer

04-22
16:24

Tryout Season Already?

Spring leagues haven't even started and we are getting bombarded with tryout dates. What you can do to benefit from this. Tips on finding the right fit. Is this a blatant money grab? Replacing players before season is even started? follow eastside_girls_soccer and njcuwsoccer on instagram  

03-29
17:11

How much it actually costs to run a Team. Don't get ripped off

What does it actually cost to run 1 team for a season. Spring only teams. Full season add 2k. Get your money's worth. If you are paying 3k and love it great, but if you see slow development and you play in same league as someone paying 1200 you have to evaluate options. 

03-20
21:59

Don't be that Mom or Dad and you know who you are

Every team has that Dad and has that Mom. If you say my team doesn't then you are it. Your Kid isn't that good and they aren't going pro. It doesn't matter how good you were in 1988 nobody cares. Learn that criticism doesn't help. How you can stop being that person? You probably won't stop anyway but I have to try.

02-14
15:10

College Showcase from college perspective

I attended a small College showcase and this is a recap of what i saw from the recruiting side. Goalkeepers in dire need!

02-02
17:40

Why High-level girls should play with boys.

Getting high level players to increase their speed of play by playing on Boys teams or training with boys teams.

01-25
12:02

Stop wasting your money if you or your child

First episode on Saving money. We discuss passion for the game and even get into that soccer parent, and you know who they are.

12-19
15:19

Tournament Money Machines

Let's talk tournaments. Which are good and which ones are there for money. Are they traps? Is it healthy for a player to play so many games in a short period of time.

12-11
17:46

High School and Academy can they co-exist?

We are talking High School soccer and Academy. Who should play and what players should not play high school. 

12-07
23:49

Teaser: Talking Youth Soccer in America

We are talking all things youth soccer. From the Early ages through College. Tips on saving money and selecting the right program for your child. What you can do to help your child develop the correct way and avoid money traps. Is our system broken? Why can't we catch up with the rest of the world?

12-07
06:16

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