Planning Resources: Sports

Although there are a zillion packaged snacks to be found on grocery shelves, most of them are high in sugar, high in fat, and lacking the most important element… real, nutritional value. I know soccer snacks need to be easy, quick and handy, but convenience doesn’t mean you can’t sneak some better-for-you options into your soccer season.... [READ MORE]

When kids are 4-6 years old, soccer leagues are mostly about fun and silly games while learning the basics. Coaches run around with the players, get parents involved, and make sure that kids are laughing and having a great time.

However, when children reach about seven, it’s time for coaches to establish a more distanced role and start using sports to help teach the kids a proper respect for authority.... [READ MORE]