15 months on from Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics struggles to find its way | Sport | The Guardian
The disgraced doctor is behind bars after abusing dozens of youth athletes. But the effects of the scandal are still being felt across the sport
At what age should we post results? 04/09/2019
“Coach, what’s the score?” asks the 7-year-old soccer player. “0-0,” says the parent coach, repeating what he learned in the instructions from this club. “No, it’s 5-1,” says a teammate. Kids are going to keep score, no matter what you tell them. And coaches will keep a quiet tally anyway, mostly to keep an eye […]
U.S. Soccer welcomes new Paralympics challenge 03/28/2019
The USA has no soccer team for blind athletes, but that's now the only soccer event in the Paralympics. Meanwhile, the former Paralympic sport of 7-a-side soccer for physically impaired players (many with cerebral palsy) thrives in the U.S. despite losing its Paralympic status.
Does the USA need yet another youth league? The USL says yes 03/18/2019
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Does the USA need yet another youth league? The USL says yes 03/18/2019
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Have we been too harsh on direct soccer? 03/12/2019
My U-14 team’s first practices were heavy on small-sided games and passing exercises. In the opening game of the season, they were dutifully working the ball around, with the most talentedplayers winning the occasional 1v1 battle. We lost 5-1. The other team simply blasted the ball up the field to forwards who were faster than […]
Is promotion and relegation any closer in US soccer? | Football | The Guardian
America’s international teams go through ups and downs but the issue of promotion and relegation in domestic leagues refuses to die
How to keep kids playing? Offer something different 02/13/2019
We’re losing players! It’s a commonrefrain, everywhere from the Aspen Institute’s Project Play to U.S. Soccer itself. Players disappear from organized soccer, and we should blame overbearing parents, insensitivecoaches and excessive costs. All valid concerns. But if you reel in the parents, reel in the costs, and get coaches to quit coaching Division 5 U-14 […]
MLS 2018 predictions: Atlanta for title ... and Ronaldo teams up with Beckham? | Football | The Guardian
Ahead of the new season, our panel of experts deliver their verdicts on the MVP, MLS Cup champions and whether promotion/relegation will ever come to pass
Lindsey Vonn: a daredevil champion never afraid to show her scars | Sport | The Guardian
The 34-year-old has retired as the most successful female skier of all time. She is loved for her flaws as much as her phenomenal physical gifts
RSD 2-7-19: Dan Loney and I don’t talk about promotion/relegation – Ranting Soccer Dad
Dan Loney and I have three things in common. First, we’re parents. Second, we have a goofy sense of humor. Third, we’re on the Enemies List of people who push promotion/relegation as Th…
Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke on leading a 'rebirth of the franchise' 02/08/2019
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NPSL chairman Kenny Farrell on the importance of improving adult soccer in the USA and a player-centric approach at the youth level 01/24/2019
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Refs impress at coaches' gathering with VAR demos and tales from the field 01/14/2019
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USSF future, such as it is 01/11/2019
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Becky Sauerbrunn on her off-field leadership, player power, and Carlos Cordeiro 01/09/2019
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UFC 232: Jon Jones stops Alexander Gustafsson to regain light heavyweight title – live! | Sport | The Guardian
Round-by-round report: Jon Jones stopped Alexander Gustafsson in the third round to regain the UFC light heavyweight title in Los Angeles
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Through years of upheaval, peaks and valleys -- indoor soccer rolls on in the USA 12/14/2018
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Dwayne De Rosario, former MLS golazo king and four-time champ, on playing pro indoor soccer at age 40 12/05/2018
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When controlling the parents becomes problematic, leave them out 11/27/2018
Why Jill Ellis is still testing options heading toward 2019 World Cup 11/23/2018
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U.S. Youth Soccer's Pete Zopfi on the USSF's new task force, unifying the factions, and ODP's future 11/14/2018
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Adam Behnke on how new USL club Loudoun United will impact D.C. area soccer 11/07/2018
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USSF's Play-Practice-Play provides a better framework -- but there's always room for improvisation 11/06/2018
I walked out of my last coaching course reinvigorated. U.S. Soccer had done away with the rigid and befuddling “Warmup-Small-Sided Activity-Expanded Small-Sided Activity, Whatever That Means-Scrimmage” model. Now it was “Play-Practice-Play.” U.S. Soccer: Five things to knowabout Play-Practice-Place Even at the older ages, we’re going to need some activities that build skills outside of a […]
Become a ref! It's fun, really 10/26/2018
“I shouldn’t be doing this.” The thought kept running through my head as I wrapped and taped my ankle just after noon Sunday. My Achilles was aching again, and the painhad spread to my plantar fascia. I don’t know what I’m doing when it comes to wrapping my own ankle. I’m just taping various soft […]
How Simone Biles came to wield incomparable influence in gymnastics | Beau Dure | Sport | The Guardian
The 21-year-old is known for her skills in competition but such is her status she is now influencing how gymnastics is governed
Wayne Rooney has dragged DC United into the playoffs: will Europe call? | Football | The Guardian
The former England captain has become a hero in the US capital thanks to his goals and humility. But some have asked whether he left Europe too soon
USA Gymnastics couldn't handle Larry Nassar. Now it can't even handle itself | Sport | The Guardian
The organization is responsible for the safety of thousands of young athletes, yet it has moved from disaster to disaster in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal
What's THAT Supposed to Mean?: A Tori-fic finale
It’s time to wrap up this series for a variety of unimportant reasons, but before I go, it’s time to pay a debt. Nearly three...