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 | This week I move away from the professional game to look at the role of parents in soccer. There are certain steps you can take to help your child flourish on the soccer field and, most importantly, enjoy the game. But there are also fatal mistakes a parent can make which only inhibit the child, rather than encourage them. | |
How to be a Good Soccer Parent
The influence of a good soccer parent in developing a child's game cannot be understated.
| The Bad Soccer Parent
As a soccer parent, you may harbor hopes that your child will make it as a professional, or you at least want them to perform to the best of their abilities. But a bad soccer parent has the potential to take all the fun out of the game for a child.
| Soccer Glossary
| Basics
A major part of the sport's great allure is its simplicity, but if you are a little unsure of the basics, this section will help you understand how to play soccer. From field dimensions to the famous offside trap, how to play the sport and implement formations, the articles below will plug the gaps in your knowledge.
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