In youth soccer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of short-term success: winning weekend games, assigning fixed positions early, or designing sessions that look impressive but don’t always translate to real development. After more than 15 years working in elite youth...
Every youth football team has one.The standout player.The one who, for whatever reason, seems miles ahead of the rest. Often, it’s physical — they’re bigger, faster, stronger.But sometimes it’s coordination, confidence, or simply the benefit of more hours spent with a...
For many young players in the United States, signing for an MLS academy feels like a dream come true. The professional environment, elite facilities, and clear pathway to the pros make it seem like the perfect next step. But beneath the excitement lies a structural...
Taylor’s Journey Continues Following her third year at the University of Connecticut (UConn), NCE Alumni Taylor Jenkins recently announced her commitment out of the NCAA Transfer Portal to continue her collegiate career at the University of Southern California — a...
A Standout Career, Then a New Challenge Before her knee injury ever entered the picture, Layne St. George had already put together an outstanding playing career — Clemson College Cup run, 52 NCAA appearances, U17 U.S. youth national team experience, and a Washington...
The Real Problem With Youth Football in America Youth football in America isn’t broken because of bad intentions — it’s broken because it was never truly built. There’s no unified structure, no national strategy, and no shared vision guiding how players should...
