Coach’s Perspective: Fall success starts with careful planning
It seems like only a short time ago, I was discussing the end of the fall 2021 high school soccer season. Fast forward to now,…
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Coach's Perspective: NEP at a crossroads, but it's been a rewarding journey
August 20, 2022, marked my two-year work anniversary as League Director for the New England Premiership (NEP). As I compose this column, the current state…Read More
Coach’s Perspective: The soccer referee crisis is upon us and needs to be addressed
The game of soccer is experiencing a referee shortage. This issue is facing our youth, club and adult leagues here in New England, and elsewhere…
Recruiting advice: Put academics at the forefront of your search
Lots of high school players want to play soccer in college. If you’re one of them and you’re beginning or immersed in the college search,…
Why college soccer recruiting is rarely linear
Linear recruiting can be defined as the stars aligning and everything going to plan, just as you had hoped. Yet this rarely happens. Your playing…
World Cup dreams: Locals fuel US hopes at Concacaf Futsal Championship
Futsal traces its origins to South America in the 1930s. But the indoor version of soccer didn’t take hold until half a century later, when…
What next? Chantelle Swaby chases growth at Jamaica, Rangers
Keeping your cool during a big game is not always easy. Add the challenge of being plugged into an unfamiliar position, and you have an…
