Registration Is Up Again

I am so proud that registration for my club’s Spring 2009 season is up 13% from last year. And, this is the largest number of kids playing in our club in the Spring since Spring 2004.
The overall registration trend in our area has been dismal. Thankfully, I think everyone’s numbers are recovering.
Hopefully, the nation’s economy [...]

To Play Up Or Not To Play Up

There’s a brewing issue in my recreation league about allowing U11 players to play in a U14 bracket.
In our area, the U14 bracket is considered the “middle school” bracket. Due to a low number of kids that sign up at this age (most of them are playing travel soccer), our league has combined the bracket [...]

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 [...]

This Is What Youth Soccer Is All About!

My U7 recreation team had a wonderful season this Fall. The team is really starting to work well together in regard to using the whole field, passing the ball and not bunching. I’m very impressed with their progression at this young of an age. I wish I could take credit for it.
One of [...]