I’m a “soccer guy”, but not a “soccer person”. There’s a difference, at least under my definitions. As a soccer guy, I am a fan of all aspects of the game and I have an appreciation for all levels of…
My Soccer Path – The Board Years
At the same time I was immersing myself in coaching (see The Grace Years and The Erin Years), I was learning about youth soccer in Colorado from another angle: that of board member for a non-profit club. I served on…
My Soccer Path – The Erin Years
Spurred by this experience, I started making plans to do it all over again with Erin’s team, only better. The summer before Erin’s U9 year (2010 Fall), I completed the NSCAA Junior Level V / VI (fka Advanced Regional) Diploma , which…
My Soccer Path – The Grace Years
I came to soccer in my mid 30s, which I guess is a bit old to be starting out in a new sport, especially as a coach. Growing up during the ’80s in North Dakota, soccer wasn’t an organized /…
First Post
Let’s get started, shall we? This blog is my bully pulpit for describing problems and presenting solutions for improving youth soccer in Colorado, USA.