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In the third installment of our 'Chat with our Founders' series, we explore a question close to our hearts: "How do you see football benefiting children, including your own?" Football at Soccer Stars Academy isn't just about learning to kick a ball, it's a tool for life. It plants the seeds of joy, health and friendships from a young age, creating a lifelong love for physical activity. 🏃♂️💖 We have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of football on our own children, Louie and Harry. Starting Soccer Stars Academy was a leap of faith to help Louie become more confident - and it worked wonders. Today, both boys thrive in the sport, making friends and facing life's changes with more confidence and optimism. 🌟 It's not just the physical benefits... it's the mental, emotional and social growth that truly makes a difference. Our children are healthier, happier and more confident, with a strong sense of self-esteem. 🧠🤝 From personal experience, we believe starting young is key. Unlike our childhoods, today's kids have the chance to engage in sports from as early as eighteen months, setting them on a path to lifelong wellness and social engagement. 👀 Watch the full discussion and share your thoughts. How has football or sports in general impacted your child's life? #kidsfootball #childrensfootball #funfootball #sportscoaching #franchising

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes, Parents Behind Young Footballers’ Dreams As the English football season draws to a close and league champions are crowned, it's time to celebrate the unsung heroes behind the scenes: the parents. These dedicated individuals make immense sacrifices to support their children’s dreams of becoming professional footballers. On the way up, in the academy system, parents bear significant financial burdens, from purchasing costly equipment to covering training fees and travel expenses for matches. Their time investment is equally substantial, often involving long drives to practices and games, all while balancing work and other responsibilities. The emotional journey is filled with ups and downs. Parents provide unwavering support, helping their children navigate the pressures and setbacks of a competitive environment. Social lives are often put on hold, as family schedules revolve around football commitments. Despite these challenges, the rewards are profound. Parents watch their children develop discipline, teamwork, and resilience, essential traits for success on and off the field. As we celebrate the achievements of professional footballers, let’s also recognize the parents who played a crucial role in their journey and those who are currently supporting the future stars of the game. These young athletes didn’t start with agents or endorsements; they started with the steadfast support of their families. As we applaud this season’s champions, we honor the parents who are the true backbone of their children’s football dreams.

Check out this article on NIL Collectives where I discuss the responsibilities schools have to ensure the NIL Collectives comply with Title IX. #sportslaw #collegesports #nameimagelikeness https://lnkd.in/edfbjGar

There ya have it folks... Let's talk broke ankles! Kid earned that win! Building a kids confidence that will last a life time. Tyreek Hill getting hit with his own move. Much respect! There are 3 areas of life I believe are highly personal – religion, politics and parenting. And while I certainly have very strong opinions, beliefs and convictions on each – it is not my place to try to influence others to believe what I believe. To each their own. However, I am always open to sharing. And that is the purpose of this… for me to share my perspective. Should you let your children win? I do NOT believe in letting my kids’ win in games or races predicated on speed, strength or skill. I repeat – I NEVER let my children beat me in games or races that involve speed, strength or skill. Now before anyone calls Children’s Protective Services, please let me elaborate… Like all parents, I love my children more than anything in the world. I would take a bullet for them. But I won’t let them beat me!! For context, my children have a great life. I am thankful that their mother and I can provide with them with love, time, attention and more their fair share of material items. So everything above and beyond those basic needs – I want them to earn. Aside from their safety, one of my biggest fears is that my children will become entitled. It is an affliction I see running rampant among today’s youth. I want my kids to earn every grade in school, every dollar in work and every victory in sport. So I don’t let them beat me. EVER. I feel doing so provides them with a false sense of self and an unfounded confidence. But let me expand… I believe sports are a vital vehicle for teaching life lessons and values. They are the ideal platform to teach winning gracefully and losing graciously. When I win, I do so with class to model the behavior I want them to see. And when they lose, I hold them to a high standard of sportsmanship. In fairness, when they do beat me – and it has happened occasionally in games like Connect Four, Jenga and Tic-Tac-Toe and HORSE – I am lenient in allowing them to celebrate and enjoy the moment. Last week my daughter beat me an epic game of Jenga. She won fair and square. And I’ve never seen her happier. Why? Because it was real. Because it was earned. I also use my stance as means to stress the importance of the process, not the outcome. When my kids and I are playing a game, it is their effort, focus and grit that are most important to me – not the final score. I do my best de-emphasize the outcome and score. When I win, which is 99% of the time, I ‘act like I’ve been there.’ To reinforce the importance of the process, there are only 4 questions I ask my kids after every game, sports camp or activity: Did you have fun? Did you do your best? Did you listen to your coach? Did you make someone else better? If they answer yes to those 4 questions – I could not care less what the score was!

It's March, which means it's time to crush your family and claim victory in the annual March Madness Family Bracket Challenge! Learn how to set up a March Madness bracket for your family. https://lnkd.in/gFFiPmUH

In Give Sport Back To The Kids, Matt Young explains how parents, coaches and administrators have contributed to the 70% attrition rate among the 40 million North American kids who register to play a sport each year. By transforming the joy of playing sport into the chore of working sport, kids have responded to the adult-induced pressures, demands and abuse by dropping out of sport in droves. Many kids have chosen sedentary lifestyles that are negatively affecting their physical, mental and social development. Matt’s idea-worth-spreading is that we must stop this mass exodus by kids from sports by putting their wants and needs before those of adults. https://lnkd.in/efN6ydte

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March Madness is finally here! So let's put a little financial spin on one of the best sporting events of the year. Here is the total out-of-state costs (including tuition, fees, room & board) for all 64 teams in the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Ouch! Need help planning for your child's college expenses? I can help! #marchmadness #ncaa #collegeplanning

The Competitive Advantage and Head Start of Pre-planning for Large Grants Imagine you are standing on the starting line of a running race. The race official says, "When my arm drops and the gun goes off, you all get to start." Then they point at you and say, BUT, before I do that, YOU get to start NOW before the rest of the field. After you get over the surprise of the unexpected head start, off you race. The rest of the field will be hot on your heels, and some may catch you, but definitely not all, and your competitive advantage by starting early is seen by all as you cross the finish line. Continue reading - https://buff.ly/3uNYnNU #PrePlanningForGrants #GrantReady #GrantFunding #LargeGrants

Our mission is to strengthen relationships between adults involved in youth sports and the kids they serve. In other words, to change from WinFirst to KidFirst. 1️⃣ Love the kids for who they are 2️⃣ Teach them the 4 Heart Lessons 3️⃣ Win on the 2nd Scoreboard