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Full show notes can be found here: https://thesoccersidelines.com/returning  Connect with me here: https://thesoccersidelines.com/connect/  Returning to play in any sport after COVID lockdowns is something we're all looking forward to, but it is not without its risks. Some of these risks are traditional. Some are unique to a post-COVID lockdown world. In this episode, we explore both and give you a few ideas around what you can do to make transitioning back into youth sports a little easier and safer - whether you're a parent, player, coach, or administrator, there are nugg ..read more

It's time to put our youth sports system back to work preparing kids for life. Who's returning to play and how are we trying to do it safely ..read more

What are solidarity payments, why do we have them, and how do they work? Do they work at all in the United States? Let's talk through a use case. In this episode, we share some recent news, then jump into the concept of solidarity payments. Specifically, we talk through the case of DeAndre Yedlin, featuring Crossfire Premiere, FIFA, USSF, and the MLS.  At the end of this episode, I hope that the concept of solidarity payments (and training compensation) are a little more clear.  ..read more

Post a thank you sign, host a MASKquerade, and check in on the DA and ODP ..read more

On April 15th, 2020, US Soccer Announced that it is closing down the US Soccer Development Academy (DA). Was it merely COVID-19 related or is there more to the story ..read more

A big thanks for essential workers and a caution about information being shared in the public today ..read more

Few people will argue that the world is changing for good after COVID-19. In this episode, we talk about some of the changes, and laugh about masks in banks ..read more

We are surrounded by all talk all-the-time about COVID-19. But what can we DO now to make our new normal lifestyle a little more enjoyable for our kids and for our member families ..read more

With so much fear and inconvenience running around, let's talk about the Positives of a Global Pandemic. Put this time to good use ..read more