The Secrets to Game Day Success
(What Parents and Coaches Often Miss) After reading “Sideline Wisdom,” an astounding number of SOCCERevolution supporters reached out with great insights on how we can all make the game day better. As the season gets underway, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, but how we act on the sidelines really matters. Here […]
A Secret to Young Player Overall Development
Dear Koach Karl, After reading and analyzing the mission behind your SOCCERevolution, we concluded that you are trying to reshape the soccer experience for kids, focusing on what really matters—letting them enjoy the game while developing life skills in a fun and natural way. This got us thinking about how 4-goal soccer does exactly that. […]
BREAKING the GLASS CEILING
(The Challenges and Triumphs of Female Youth Soccer Coaches) After reading SOCCERevolutions – MINDSET (Part 1) and the ‘Equal Representation‘ section, which stated: “Attracting players and keeping them playing into and past their teen years are more likely to improve by doing the following… Equal Representation: Every team must have both a male and female […]
NO NEED TO BE AFRAID!
The following email exchange began after James Dobbin, Co-founder at Clevernation, read my article ‘What Are We Afraid Of?’ Koach Karl, Do you think change is a mix of extra effort in something that they don’t know what the result would be and the worry that parents will confront if the results aren’t fast enough […]
What Are We Afraid Of?
Hey there, everyone in the US Youth Soccer Community: administrators, coaches, referees, and parents! I would like for you to address some questions that have been on my mind: It’s time to ask another question and have a frank conversation about our fears and the potential benefits of thinking outside the box: “Why are we […]
SOCCERevolution – MINDSET (Part 3)
In the world of youth soccer, maintaining participation and enthusiasm among neophyte players is a continuous challenge. What if we could reshape their early experiences to ensure they remain engaged and committed to the sport for the long haul? The SOCCERevolution proposes a novel (proven approach) to doing just that: introducing soccer in a unique playground environment, […]
PARADIGM SHIFT
Rethinking Youth Soccer Change can be challenging, but clinging to traditional rules/regulations that are not working can be even more detrimental. If we want to avoid progress, we can maintain the status quo and hope no one notices we’re merely kicking the air! So, what’s a paradigm anyway? It’s basically a set of assumptions, ways […]
Harnessing the Power of Structured Processes (Part 1
I’m Jan Eric Nordmo, and I’ve worn many hats over the years—town commissioner, Boy Scout leader, sports facility owner, and soccer coach. In all these roles, one thing stands out: structured processes are game-changers. They guide us to successful outcomes and help us grow personally and professionally. Let’s explore how structured processes can make a […]
Pass the Passion
The late Tony Waiters, former English National Team Goalkeeper, Canadian National Team Coach, and respected author and clinician was a pioneer in identifying some of the problems first encountered in North America in regard to not seeing enough kids playing in the streets and in the parks on their own getting the experiences they need. […]
