Marketing Your Soccer Club

I’m excited that our league, Kanawha Valley Soccer League,  is moving forward with a plan to market soccer to youngsters in our area this Spring.
The difficult part is that we have 10 clubs in our “league” that are individually funded and operated. Some clubs, like mine (Kanawha City Soccer Club), do extensive marketing with yard [...]

Other Sports Have The Same Soccer Problems

I attended the first Upward basketball game of the season today. My son and daughter play on the same team.
So…how did it go? The kids dribbled wildly. They bunched next to the person with the ball. They paid attention to the game on the other court. And, I think we only had 5 passes the [...]

Taking A Break From Soccer? Not A Chance!

It’s 2009. A new year is upon us. And, I’m excited that registration for the Spring season begins in a few weeks.
While I have enjoyed my time off from the sport, can I honestly say I have separated myself from the sport for a well deserved break? Not a chance.
I’m always thinking of soccer in [...]