Naomi Fane asked:

What's the best way to get recruited and looked at by colleges in your area?

John’s answer:

hey naomi, great to hear you want to play in college.
here are a few simple ideas:
1) put together a player profile
2) send that along with you club & high school schedule to the coach
-especially showcases and tournaments
3) as stated by others - fill... Continue reading »

Jaira Bramblett asked:

okay, what is a good soccer camp in oklahoma this year?

John’s answer:

hello Jaira,

this link should help you with a list of camps -

http://www.oksoccer.com/home/96726.html

you can then check with the state association, local clubs and friends to see which camp would fit your needs best.

Good Luck

Courtnie Rogers asked:

i have a son who turns four in august what sports can he play an he is a couch potato an needs fresh air bad i live in long beach california

John’s answer:

soccer is terrific at this age -- kids love running around

4 - 5 year old soccer is so much fun!!!!
And it assists in the development of simple motor skills, creates a social gathering for the players and is terrific exercise for both the parents and ... Continue reading »

Sarah Mc Guire asked:

I have a son who plays U12 soccer and he was placed on the bench for an entire soccer game. What do I say to the coach?

John’s answer:

Hello Sarah,

You have received some good feedback already - I will just throw in my two cents briefly from a different perspective.

You have every reason to be torn - your son has been treated unfairly and you deserve a better explanation from the c... Continue reading »

Kat Baldwin asked:

what can I do to train to join my high school's soccer team?

John’s answer:

terrific

Sean Walker asked:

I coach a YMCA team or 10-12 yr olds. It was sugg. to play a staggered 4-4 using the keep as stopper and offsides in my favor. Thoughts?

John’s answer:

Here are some ideas for 8 v 8:
8 vs. 8 Team Shape suggestions:
No matter what formation you choose to play, Team Shape is a vital component to how successful your team will play on the weekend. In this article we will look at various options for the ... Continue reading »

Kat Baldwin asked:

what can I do to train to join my high school's soccer team?

John’s answer:

hey kat -
first - i think it is great that you want to play hs ball
second - you must be physically fit to play a 90 minute game
third - you should be skillfull enough to pass and receive balls out of the air, shoot on goal and drobble comfortably ... Continue reading »

Nancy Harrington asked:

Is there a way to get looked at by colleges other than playing in school?

John’s answer:

Hello Nancy -
Great question....many colleges now recruit at Soccer Showcases. Your club team may enter them in November - June and this is where many college coaches go to recruit. In addition to that - ODP is a great venue too...Obviously US Develop... Continue reading »

Fred Freeman asked:

I am a first time soccer coach. Looking for great practice formats and drills. do you know a good free site to find tips ?

John’s answer:

hey there Fred.
there are a number of free sites out there -- you may want to give www.soccerinteractive.com a try -- it has been free for a while and it has some great video and animations!

Jim De Boer asked:

What can parents do to squelch an unruly fan?

John’s answer:

We have educated our parents in town not to be abusive towards the referees, players, parents or anyone for that matter. We have a code of conduct, however, we also have confident parents that have simply approached other parents (from opposing teams) ... Continue reading »