At the Project Play summit yesterday, we all fretted the state of sports in the USA, as Project Play folks … More
Tag: youth sports
Podcast: Episode 0
The debut / trial run of the Ranting Soccer Dad podcast, explaining what this is all about. (In short: Youth … More
The definitive word on participation trophies …
From a Cracked piece responding to a rant about Millennials: Simon, let me tell you about my participation trophies. I … More
Single-Digit Soccer: The elite-industrial complex crushes all
Why do we play youth sports? We’re here because you’re looking for the BEST of the BEST of the BEST, SIR! … More
Single-Digit Soccer: What we don’t talk about
You have a great practice plan. You’ve read three different coaches’ takes on the exercises you’re doing, so you know … More
Single-Digit Soccer: Is softball different?
It’s official — U10 sports are front-page news. Granted, the Vienna Connection isn’t The Washington Post. It’s a weekly community paper. And there … More
Single-Digit Soccer: Book available for pre-order
If you can’t wait to read Single-Digit Soccer, here’s good news: You … only have to wait a couple more weeks. But … More
European academies and stunted growth
Is this the model we want? Chelsea’s had 68 players play in an FA Youth Cup final in the last … More
Single-Digit Soccer: Do players specialize in high school?
At national champion Ohio State, the answer is apparently not. One sport specialization? Colleges prefer well-rounded, versatile athletes. Be involved-help … More
Single-Digit Soccer: Your kid will never be a pro
ER doctor Louis Profeta of Indianapolis — ironically, the home of several elite sports organizations — takes revenge on all … More
