Parents, have you ever wondered why your child's coach instructs the team in a certain manner? Well, in this month's Positive Parenting article, The Components of Coaching Soccer, Tom Goodman, M.Ed., takes you into a coach's mind via his Four Components of Coaching Soccer.  He enlightens by discussing the technical component, the tactical component, the physical component and the psychological component.

Click here to read this month's parent education article –The Components of Coaching Soccer. US Youth Soccer Technical Department offers a number of programs to educate new youth soccer parents and help continue the progress of the game.

The US Youth Soccer Technical Department, in cooperation with the Coaching and Recreational Committees, created the Positive Parenting DVD, a 'view from the sidelines'. The department developed a teaching tool designed for administrators, coaches, parents and anyone who cares about children to assist them in providing a positive learning atmosphere for our children. The DVD assists adults in helping young players play and keeping the fun in youth sports. Get your copy today at the US Youth Soccer Online Store!