By Randy Vogt You have been assigned to referee three games this Saturday and two on Sunday. The referee who physically trains for these games and watchesofficials during other soccer matches will most likely be a good deal more successful than the person who does not think about these assignments all week until putting on […]
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Jacobs grabs 'unique opportunity'
[AROUND THE NET] Legendary high school coach Rick Jacobs, who coached players such as U.S. national team stars Claudio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter, resigned after 25 years the head coach at St. Benedict’s in Newark, N.J., to take anon-coaching position in Major League Soccer. Under Jacobs, St. Benedict’s had a 519-27-13 record and won 23 […]
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High school soccer still gets short shrift
By Mike Woitalla Long gone are the days when soccer in the USA existed on the fringes. Its massive popularity among the nation’s youth, among other factors, movedit deep into the American mainstream. So it’s easy to forget there are still battles to be won. Kenneth Newman, a longtime soccer referee, coach and advocate for […]
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10 Ways to Manage High School vs. Club Conflicts
By Chris Hummer Whether you’re a coach or a parent, below are 10 things to think about (because everyone loves lists) when it comes to handling the high school vs.club conflict. These are areas where I see the most mistakes in helping over-worked players get through the season healthy. 1. Unnecessary Running The kids areplaying […]
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High school team taunted with 'green cards'
After their team won the Nebraska State Boys Soccer Championship, Lincoln East High School students rushed the field and some tossed home-made “green cards” into the air. The cards floateddown around the Omaha South High players, many of whom are of Hispanic heritage. “It’s one of the best feelings just making it to that game,” […]
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High School vs. Club: Putting Players at Peril (Part I)
By Chris Hummer The annual tug-of-war between club and high school soccer in many states has been around since the first days “travel” club soccer was invented andbecame a year-round option for players. Since then, it only seems to be getting worse, especially as more “showcase” travel events and elite leagues crop up and place […]