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The Sideline Effect

December 9, 2025 · 5 min read

You’ve seen it. One parent shouts, “Ref, open your eyes!” Another pumps a fist after a great pass. A third quietly claps, smiling as players hustle back on defense. Same game—completely different lessons. A new study from Sweden by Erik Andersson (Sport, Education and Society, 2020) explores how parental behavior in youth soccer not only shapes kids’ […]

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Development

Success in Youth Soccer: Leveraging Organizational Structure and Practices for Optimal Development

The nurturing of young talent through academies is vital. The recent study, “A survey of organizational structure and operational practices of elite youth football academies and national federations from around the world: A performance and medical perspective,” provides an insightful look into the operational processes of medical and performance units within football academies. As a […]

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Analytics

Enhancing Soccer Performance Analysis with AI and Machine Learning

In the dynamic world of soccer, understanding the nuances of player performance is crucial. The article from Nature, Context is key: normalization as a novel approach to sport specific preprocessing of KPI’s for match analysis in soccer, offers groundbreaking insights into how AI and machine learning can revolutionize soccer coaching and player development. Unlocking the […]

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Development

Revolutionizing Soccer Coaching: A Closer Look at the U.S. Soccer’s Play-Practice-Play Model

Passion for soccer starts at the grassroots level, where the seeds of future talent are nurtured. Recognizing this, U.S. Soccer’s Coach Education Department has introduced a groundbreaking approach to coaching young players: the Play-Practice-Play (PPP) model. This innovative method is detailed in the article Introducing U.S. Soccer Coach Education’s Play-Practice-Play Coaching Model, a must-read for […]

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Development

Mastering the Game: Enhancing Youth Soccer through Effective Effort Perception and Coaching Strategies

Recent research sheds light on the pivotal role of effort perception in youth soccer, presenting a game-changing perspective for coaches and players alike. The study, “Children can rate perceived effort but do not follow intensity instructions during soccer training,” delves into the intricacies of how young players understand and adjust their effort during play. This […]

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Business

The Power of Free: Changing the Game in Soccer Coaching and Club Recruitment

In the world of sports and physical activity, one factor that consistently influences participation, especially among the young, is cost. The article “A Scoping Review Exploring Whether a Free ‘Offer’ Devalues or Widens Sport and Physical Activity Participation Amongst Children and Young Adults Aged 0–25” sheds light on this critical issue and its implications for […]

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Analytics

The Power of Player Tracking Data in Soccer

In the dynamic world of sports, particularly soccer, the integration of advanced technology has revolutionized coaching and player development. One such groundbreaking advancement is the use of player tracking data, as comprehensively explored in the article “Player Tracking Data in Sports,” available at Annual Reviews. The Evolution of Player Tracking Data The article begins by […]

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Analytics

Unlocking the Secrets of Soccer Performance: Insights from the UEFA Champions League

Soccer coaching and player development are constantly evolving fields. The latest research, “The seven phases of match status differentiate the running performance of soccer players in UEFA Champions League,” published in Nature, offers groundbreaking insights that could significantly influence these domains. The Core of the Study The study dives into the running performance of professional […]

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