The game of soccer is just that-a game. The number one reason (well documented in a number of studies) children participate in soccer is to have fun. If they don't have fun, they will soon quit. It is detrimental to the player if there is too much pressure placed on them to early to achieve a result rather than simply experiencing the sheer joy of a youth game.

Youth soccer is not about how many wins and losses are accumulated. And, it is surely not how many trophies are collected. Yet, some misguided coaches think just the opposite. Most people will agree children do not think like adults. Then why do we expect them to play like adults? Proper soccer development means children playing age appropriate activities, so they are able to experience, comprehend, and execute the game as it relates to where they are in their cognitive development.

It is about playing all different positions on the team, so the players learns all the skills necessary to develop in the game. Its about learning the techniques of the game through a variety of fun and games where players have as much contact with a ball as possible and learn at their own rates.