Trust me when I say that I’ve seen it all and heard it all from parents. Competitive youth soccer games can be INTENSE for everyone involved. What is the 24 hour rule for parents? Players are playing their hearts out…

For fifteen years, I brought kids from the ages of 5-9 into the world of youth (competitive) academy soccer. 99% of them were playing in their local recreational league before switching over. Playing recreational soccer is a great starter tool,…