Posts by Jeremy
Car Ride Conversations: Positive Attitudes
Mighty Kicks offers children a new avenue to learn life skills through an engaging and active experience. However, all skills take time to develop and master. The car ride after practice or a game is a great time to keep the life skill conversations going. We teach our players that having a positive attitude is…
Read MoreGet Your Time Back with Mighty Kicks
Here at Mighty Kicks, we understand how busy life can get. We know how hard it is to balance work, errands, and obligations with the desire to spend quality time with family and friends. Choosing what actually makes it onto the calendar can be a tough decision. It’s hard to find ways to save time…
Read MoreMighty Kicks in Kenya
Next time you are in Kenya, don’t be surprised if you see children wearing Mighty Kicks apparel and playing soccer with Mighty Kicks Soccer Balls! In June, Mighty Kicks Houston NE franchisees Cesar and Jennifer Coronel traveled to Africa on a missions trip and brought Mighty Kicks with them! The Life Skills soccer program and…
Read MoreMighty Kicks is More Than Just Soccer…
Before I started my Mighty Kicks Franchise I taught in the public school system. I was a middle school physical education and health teacher for 10 years. The middle school years can be an extremely trying time in the life of an adolescent. It takes the love and support of family and friends to navigate…
Read MoreGuess what? Work can be fun!
Dr. Bruce Duncan Perry, M.D, Ph. D states that “We learn best when we are having fun. Play, more than any other activity, fuels healthy development of children — and the continued healthy development of adults.” Developing Kids Thru Soccer Fun is at the heart of what Mighty Kicks is all about! Children learn most…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Soccer Players About Bullying
One of the biggest potential problems in youth sports is bullying. It can ruin the morale of the team, and result in players having a negative experience. In some situations, bullied players may even decide to quit the sport. The best way to stop bullying is through communication. Young players look to adults for guidance,…
Read MoreIt Starts with the Heart
During this Holiday Season I often think about hope, family and gratitude. Being thankful has benefited my attitude significantly. I am reminded to be thankful from the wisdom of the Bible (“Rejoice always … in everything give thanks.” – 1 Thes 5:16) and every Thanksgiving. It is a habit that I continue to work on,…
Read MoreGot Grit?
Talent and intelligence are important but can only take you so far. Psychologists are asking the question: “with talent and intelligence/ IQ being equal: why do some individuals accomplish more than others?” The answer they are finding: GRIT! Research shows that GRIT is a significantly greater indicator of success and achievement than intelligence or IQ.…
Read MoreDeveloping Kids Thru Soccer
Developing Kids Thru Soccer If you love soccer, why not make it a career? Even if you never made it to the “big leagues,” you can spend your life doing what you enjoy, making a good living and loving every moment of your “job.” Mighty Kicks helps develop children within the framework of soccer and…
Read MoreSocial Emotional Learning
The term “Social Emotional Learning” (SEL) seems to be all the rage these days when discussing early childhood education. This is for good reason! Social and Emotional skills helps us understand the crucial Life Skills and character that have a huge influence on the type of person we become! Character is a far greater determinant…
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