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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Why Youth Soccer Teams Shouldn’t Redline Year-Round: The Art of Peaking at the Right Time
In youth soccer, nonstop hustle often leads to burnout—not success. Discover why great teams thrive through pacing, planned recovery, and strategic peaks. Learn how coaches
The Ultimate Guide to Youth Soccer Games: Scrimmages, Friendlies, League Play, Tournaments, and More
Confused by the soccer schedule? Learn how scrimmages, friendlies, league games, state cups, tournaments, and showcases each play a unique role in your child’s soccer
Help Shape the Future of Youth Soccer
At Modern Soccer Parent, we believe that parents’ insights matter—and we want to hear from YOU!
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Zonal vs Man Marking in Youth Soccer (Modern Soccer Parent 101)
“Discover the key differences between zonal and man marking in soccer, two fundamental defensive strategies. Learn how these tactics work, their pros and cons, and