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Is Arguing with Officials OK At Any Age?
By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck When my children were younger, all four either umpired baseball or refereed soccer, or both. They, for the most part, found it to be a great way to earn money working flexible hours on weekends. However,...
Sideline Behavior Reminder
One of our clients, Pembroke Youth Soccer in Massachusetts, has a section of their website devoted to a helpful reminder about sideline behavior. These phrases below, unfortunately, can often be heard at youth soccer games, even at the youngest levels....
When You Attend a Youth Sports Event, Know Your Role!
By John O'Sullivan Imagine the perfect summer day. The sun is out, The birds are chirping. And a bunch of 7 year old boys scurry about a baseball diamond, trying to hit, run, throw and catch, all the while smiling...
Match Hazards (11-20)
By Bruce Brownlee In "Match Hazards 1-10" we learned how to deal with weather, field conditions and other impediments. Now, get tips on coping with referees, parents and several other roadblocks you may encounter as a coach. 11. No Warm-Up...