Tryouts for Philadelphia Union’s inaugural Junior Pre-Academy have begun. PSP contributor Scott Pugh shares his perspective as his young son goes out for the team.
Youth Soccer
Continental FC’s Ethan Manzella at the FCBEscola International Tournament
Young Ethan Manzella, who plays for Continental FC, was recently selected to represent the US at the FCBEscola International Tournament in Barcelona. His father Jeff reports on the tournament.
Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, the conclusion
Scott Pugh concludes his series looking at some of the issues surrounding development in youth soccer.
Youth Soccer: We’re doing it wrong, Part 7
In the latest installment of his series on youth soccer, Scott Pugh looks at travel soccer.
Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, Part 6
Scott Pugh looks at how ways of identifying talent and potential can focus too much on short-term success for the club rather than a player’s long term development.
Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, Part 5
Scott Pugh continues his look at youth soccer development. Topics include the pitfalls of identifying players with a particular position at too early an age and how adults’ desire for wins can negatively impact playing time.