Category: Soccer Parenting

Rec Soccer and the Tension between Wants

Published April 7, 2026 by Jeff Bazinet

Rec Soccer and the Tension between Wants

Time Magazine recently published an article by Gail Cornwall, that argues “kids need rec sports to make a comeback.”1 The proposition: “In today’s America, rec…

The Impact of Parental Involvement on Youth Soccer Players: Insights from Recent Research

Published September 9, 2024 by Jeff Bazinet

The Impact of Parental Involvement on Youth Soccer Players: Insights from Recent Research

A soccer parent helping a young player on their soccer journey.

A 2021 paper titled “The Role of Parental Involvement in Youth Sport Experience: Perceived and Desired Behavior by Male Soccer Players” investigates a crucial yet…

Stop Doing This to Be a Better Soccer Parent Overnight

Published October 12, 2023 by Jeff Bazinet

Stop Doing This to Be a Better Soccer Parent Overnight

Two opposing soccer player challenging for the ball while slide tackling.

Have you ever heard a soccer parent yell at the referee: “Ref, foul! Playing on the ground!”? Yelling that proves to the ref and everyone…

7 Keys to Being the Coach’s Favorite Soccer Parent

Published October 7, 2023 by Jeff Bazinet

7 Keys to Being the Coach’s Favorite Soccer Parent

A group of youth soccer parents watching a youth soccer game.

Everyone wants their child to do well and have fun with youth soccer. Being in your child’s coach’s good graces can only improve your child’s…

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