What can clubs, leagues and coaches do to create a more inclusive environment for their players? Find out from Megan Ostrelich,  current club coach with over 20years of experience, works in female athletic empowerment and LGBTQ+ inclusion and is a member of United Soccer Coaches. For more information on this training, please contact Megan at: P: 610-334-4024 E: meganlross22@gmail.com ..read more

On this episode, we speak with Skip Gilbert, CEO of US Youth Soccer. We'll talk about the opportunities we have in the next few years to grown the game with international competitions and the World Cup as well as initiatives to retain referees ..read more

What are some tips for players fueling during the holiday season? Hear the thoughts of Rebecca Toutant, Clinical Nutrition Specialist at  Boston Children’s Hospital, on the latest episode of the FINAL SCORE Podcast. #soccer #podcast #nutrition #holidays  ..read more

This is a segment from the GP Soccer Podcast with host Giovanni Pacini. Giovanni speaks with Mass Youth Soccer Executive director Rob Holliday on the topic of "Coaching Your Children".  To listen to the GP Soccer Podcast, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gp-soccer-podcast/id1601877702 ..read more

We're excited to welcome Kelsey Griffith, Mental Skills Specialist from Boston Children's Hospital, to our podcast. We talk to Kelsey about being mentally resilient  when it gets dark out so early during the winter. She also provides practical tips to staying active during this time of the year ..read more

Coaching education is so important for both coaches and players to better connect to this amazing game. In this episode, we speak with Tommy Geis, Mass Youth Soccer Technical Director, about the importance of coaching education, upcoming coaching license opportunities in the state as well as the sessions being offered at the Mass Youth Soccer 50th Anniversary Workshop. WORKSHOP TICKETS: www.mayouthsoccer.org/2024workshop COACHING EDUCATION COURSES: https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coaches/upcoming-education-courses/ UNITED SOCCER COACHES HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE: https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/e ..read more

In this episode of the Mass Youth Soccer Final Score Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Amy Bender, a renowned sleep scientist.  Dr. Bender shares invaluable advice and practical tips for youth soccer players on understanding their sleep patterns. With the upcoming transition back to standard time, it's crucial to understand how this change can impact your sleep and performance on the field and in the classroom.  Tune in to discover expert insights that can help young athletes achieve better rest, maximize recovery, and excel in their soccer journey. Don't miss this episode for a winning ..read more

This is a rebroadcast of the GP Soccer Podcast with host Giovanni Pacini. The "Conversation with the Coach" features Tommy Geis, Technical Director of Mass Youth Soccer where the topic will be managing player behavior.  ..read more

We welcome Tommy Geis, Technical Director of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and discuss the Olympic Development Program. What is it? What are the benefits? Why should players tryout? Find out these answers and more on this episode of the podcast. ODP LINK: https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/about/olympic-development-program/ TRYOUT INFO: https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/programs/odp-tryout-information ..read more

Check out our Mass Youth Soccer Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging webinar with Melissa Yazzie, Assistant Director of Outreach & Communications at Harvard's Project on Indigenous Governance and Development. Learn about this incredible project, receive a brief intro to terminology and explore how two tribal programs leverage sports to convey culture and foster resiliency ..read more