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DISCIPLINE – the Foundational Virtue In this blog post I want to highlight the virtue of discipline and how it relates to children. When I speak about discipline, I am referring to the character trait (self-control) and not the action that a parent may do to a child (chastisement); although both are important. In the…
Read MoreThe purpose of this page is to give information and guidance in order to effectively introduce children to soccer. We hope to reach youth coaches (and volunteer coaches/parents) with these resources. The goal of Mighty Kicks is to be the premier introductory soccer program in the country and get more kids playing the world’s greatest…
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As a soccer coach, your players count on you during the season for guidance and support. The following are some ways to help your kids through the soccer season: Be specific with your praise Stop practices to point out when a player does something well rather than when they make a mistake While providing feedback,…
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Read MoreThe 7 Habits of Happy Kidswww.theleaderinme.org Habit 1 — Be Proactive You’re in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking. Habit 2 —…
Read MoreThe world has stopped moving.source: designedtomove.org Just a few generations ago, physical activity was an integral part of daily life. In the name of progress, we’ve now chipped away at it so thoroughly that physical inactivity actually seems normal. In less than two generations, physical activity has dropped by 20% in the U.K. and 32%…
Read MoreWall Street Journal: September 7, 2012, 6:12 p.m. ET Opting Out of the ‘Rug Rat Race’ For success in the long run, brain power helps, but what our kids really need to learn is grit By PAUL TOUGH We are living through a particularly anxious moment in the history of American parenting. In the nation’s…
Read Morecourtesy of: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/ Childhood Obesity on the Rise Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons for the Success of In-School Soccer Enrichment Programs 1. Convenience – With parents working longer hours, they have less time to drive their children to activities. 2. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport – It is also one of the most popular youth sports in America. 3. Soccer is simple –…
Read MoreAs a youth soccer parent, knowing the basics of the game will help you enjoy the sport more. Courtesy of: www.momsteam.com Soccer, as it is known in the United States (football in the rest of the world), has become one of the most popular youth sports in the country. It is played by two teams…
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