Kayla Ford asked:

Since I am the only girl on my indoor soccer team, how do I get the respect from my teammates

Edward’s answer:

Kayla... Keep doing your best and practicing to do your best. Communication with your Teammates is key to being successful. Never give up or let them see your frustraition and they will come around.
I have a lot of girls that can out-play the boy... Continue reading »

Melissa Brown asked:

Should I move my 11yr old up to play 14u next year, with her pitching coach?

Edward’s answer:

Melissa... You and your daughter have some tough decisions ahead of you. Ultimately you want to consider a couple of things. Is moving up to U14 ball the best move, being that she's 11? That all depends on her abilities, and from what you have said, sh... Continue reading »

Justin Lopez asked:

1st Inning Jitters: How can I help ease them?

Edward’s answer:

As far as jitters are concerned, it's ok. Let your girls know, as I do mine, that it's ok to be nervouse and excited, but for them to play their game as you have gone over it with them. Most of all to have fun! My girls usually settle down after about ... Continue reading »

Jeff Hubbard asked:

How can I make fitness fun? My players moan and groan over running and they play soccer!!

Edward’s answer:

I can understand your frustraition, been there done that, but as Ken and Joe had stated previously switching up and changeing the conditions really can help. Keep them engaged. In addition try not to use running as a correctional tool, as you know Socc... Continue reading »

Brad Moberg asked:

Is a sports drink or water better during practices?

Edward’s answer:

One hour before any game or practice should drink one 16oz of water. This ensures you are properly hydrated and allows your body to handle the stress put on the body with exurtion and lost fluids.

During the event you should continually replenis... Continue reading »

Brad Moberg asked:

Do you start practice with form running drills or stretching movements first. What do you pefer?

Edward’s answer:

I coach U13 Girls. As far as my group is concerned, our focus in the beginning of our practice sessions are two dimensional. We do dynamic stretching and also focus on stamina drills. I do my best to incorporate the ball whenever I can in our warm ups ... Continue reading »

Candice Coots asked:

How have sports offered your child lifelong improvements to educational, work and health prospects?

Edward’s answer:

In the last five years being involved with youth sports, I have noticed the difference in academics, attitude, physical awareness and emotional wellbeing. Having two daughters of my own, the oldest now seventeen did not wish to compete in sports as muc... Continue reading »

Chelsi Arredondo asked:

When you have family problems and your family needs you Do you put your family 1st and should it be ok for you coach to kick you of the team

Edward’s answer:

Chelsi,
I don't know all of the situations from both sides and with what information you have given at this time shows me a couple of things. You are very brave, you are devoted to your family and that you really like the sport you are playing.

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Jennifer Wink Dofner asked:

how to keep youth soccer stats?

Edward’s answer:

Don't take this the wrong way as I mean it in the best possible way. At the U6-U8 level I wouldn't keep too much as per stats. At this age it more on touches and encouragement to get involved. Fun, Fun, Fun and don't let them get board. There are set d... Continue reading »

Alexis Bushika asked:

how can I get my little sister into softball?

Edward’s answer:

Sometimes depending on the age it's hard to determine if any youngster will play a sport... exspecially one that you want them to play. A few things you want to keep in mind.
1) always keep it fun. If the sport you are teaching her is fun she will wa... Continue reading »