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The 10-Minute Habit: How to Make Home Soccer Training Stick

Most parents try to train at home with motivation. Here's why that fails — and the 4-step system built on habit science that actually...

May 28, 2026·16 min read

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No, The Club Isn't Ripping You Off. Here's the Real Reason Club Soccer Is So Expensive.

Everyone says the clubs are overcharging. But after looking at both sides of the equation — supply and demand — the real story is more...

May 26, 2026·35 min read

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I Figured Out How to Motivate My Kids — And It Has Nothing to Do With Making It Fun

Getting your child to practice soccer at home shouldn't feel like a battle. Here's what actually worked for us — with checklists, do's and...

May 25, 2026·13 min read

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The Best Summer Soccer Training Gear for 2026 (Coach-Approved Picks)

May 24, 2026

Summer is the best window to level up your game. Here's every piece of gear worth buying — balls, rebounders, cones, agility ladders, and more — plus free training resources to go with them.

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"Which Team Am I On?" — How the 2026 Age Group Changes Will Affect Real Kids

May 23, 2026

U.S. youth soccer is moving from calendar-year to school-year age groups in Fall 2026. Here's what it really feels like for real kids — and everything parents need to know before tryouts.

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How Anytime Soccer Training Actually Works — Your Questions Answered

May 21, 2026

What do QR and FR actually mean? Why aren't there more detailed technical instructions in the videos? Neil answers the most common questions about how the Anytime Soccer Training curriculum is built...

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Stop Complaining About Pay-to-Play Before You Answer These Questions

May 21, 2026

Before anyone weighs in on the cost of youth soccer in America, there's a discovery process we all need to go through first. Here's the framework — and the 9 questions that change the conversation.

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How to Choose the Right Youth Soccer Club for Your Child: A No-Nonsense Parent's Guide

May 15, 2026

With 'Super This' and 'Elite That' on every corner, choosing the right youth soccer club has never been harder. Here's what to actually look for — and what to ignore.

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Creating Effective, Player-Centered Youth Soccer Learning Environments

Mar 13, 2026

The most effective coaches don't just run drills — they build environments where players feel valued, stay engaged, and grow both technically and personally. Tim Bradbury outlines the best practices...

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Let Them Think: How Youth Soccer Players Develop into Problem Solvers

May 15, 2026

Tim Bradbury, Director of Coaching at Eastern New York Youth Soccer, makes a compelling case for why the most important thing you can do for your young player is simply let them think.

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Best Soccer Coaching Apps 2025

Mar 29, 2026

A high school coach reviews the best soccer coaching apps of 2025 for iOS and Android, covering AI stat tracking, video drills, evaluations, team management, and more.

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The 98% Principle: Why Almost Every Player Needs the Same Individual Training

Mar 16, 2026

Neil Crawford introduces the TIER framework (Time, Instruction, Effort, Reps) and makes the case that 98% of players need 98% of the same individual training. Learn why volume, variation, and variety...

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The Complete U13 Soccer Development Guide

Mar 2, 2026

Ages 13-14 represent a pivotal moment in youth soccer development. This comprehensive guide addresses position specialization, training focus, ideal training-to-game ratios, and hard-won wisdom from...

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