Dutch S, Author at Modern Soccer Parent

by Dutch S

May 2, 2026

Coach Corner, Modern Soccer Parent, Youth Soccer Development, Youth Sports

Soccer Tryout Feedback Wanted – Why Your Tryout Experience Matters More Than You Think (And Why We Need to Hear From You)

If you’ve been through club tryouts recently or are in them right now, you probably walked away with an opinion. Most parents do. Some feel great about how things were handled. Others… not so much. And here’s the truth:...

by Dutch S

April 11, 2026

Coach Corner, Modern Soccer Parent, Parent Education, Youth Soccer Development, Youth Sports

When Winning Becomes a Parent Problem (Not a Kid One)

There’s a moment most soccer parents recognize, even if we don’t say it out loud. Winning becomes the most important thing. It’s not when your child scores. It’s not even when their team wins. It’s that quick mental shift...

by Dutch S

March 23, 2026

Coach Corner, Parent Education, Youth Soccer Development

Do We Actually Understand What We’re Chasing in Youth Soccer?

As I embark on the final few games of my daughter’s club career, I find myself thinking less about wins, losses, or leagues—and more about the journey. She made the decision not to play in college, choosing instead a...

by Dutch S

February 13, 2026

Coach Corner, Youth Soccer Development, Youth Sports

The Top 5 Things That Matter Most in a Youth Soccer Coach

Let’s face it, as parents, sometimes things on soccer Saturday don’t go the way we want and selecting the right youth soccer coach can go a long way in getting through that adversity. If you have a good youth...

by Dutch S

January 23, 2026

Tournaments, Youth Soccer Development, Youth Sports

Youth Soccer Fundraising

Youth Soccer Fundraising – Support your Teams here! 2026 Super Bowl Squares Find your Team and support their Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser! Click the photo of the team you are supporting below and head to their Super Bowl Squares...

by Dutch S

January 10, 2026

Coach Corner, Modern Soccer Parent, Youth Soccer Development

Investing in Players and the Power of Positive Coaching

Coaching youth soccer isn’t just about teaching tactics and skills—it’s about shaping young athletes into confident, resilient players who love the game. Research shows that a 5:1 or even 10:1 ratio of positive to corrective feedback leads to better...

by Dutch S

January 6, 2026

Modern Soccer Parent, Youth Soccer Development, Youth Sports

Why SoCal Closes Fields in the Rain, but Other locations Continue to Play?

We have all been there, it rains for a few days, the kids are cooped up, and you are excited for Soccer practice, but get the notice that the practice is canceled because the fields are closed. You scratch...

by Dutch S

September 27, 2025

Coach Corner, Parent Education

Why We Call It “Soccer”: A Story Parents and Players Should Know

As parents we see lots of “Football” Clubs that play soccer in the US. It seems that most soccer clubs in the US have been moving forward with “Football” or “FC” in their name and you have to wonder...

by Dutch S

September 14, 2025

Coach Corner, Parent Education, Team Manager Information

When Your Coach Can’t Make It: How Can a Guest Coach Run a Great Game

How many times have parents shown up at a game, only to see a coach talking to the players who isn’t their usual coach? Parents are left wondering what happened and often become frustrated right away, especially when they...

by Dutch S

August 25, 2025

Parent Education, Team Manager Information, Youth Soccer Development

Youth Soccer in the U.S. Lifts the Birth Year Mandate, Many Return to School-Year Age Grouping: A Positive Shift for Players and Families

It was 2017 when US soccer moved from the school/academic year cut offs to the birth year cut offs to build teams, it is good to finally be free from a system that did not support 99% of the...

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