Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Justin Bryant The primary way most goalkeepers seem to be judged – from the highest levels of the professional game, right down to grassroots youth games in the park – is by some arbitrary equation which takes into account only two things: terrible mistakes, and...
Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Dr. Brad Miller I want you to know, you’re not alone. During the last nine months in my work as a psychologist, whether it’s working with youth players, college players or adults, I hear a lot of the same challenges like, “why am I having a hard...
Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is Motivation Motivation is a reason for action, a willingness to act, and a desire to set and accomplish goals. Motivation is derived from the word motive, or a need that requires satisfaction. Developing motivation to allow sustained and deliberate practice...
Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
This September, Oregon Youth Soccer Association is partnering with Go4theGoal to Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer® in order to show our commitment to kids battling cancer in Oregon. OYSA is GOING GOLD with Go4theGoal’s GOLD laces to raise funds and awareness for kids with...
Sep 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Skye Eddy, Soccer Parent Resource Center Life is a journey – a long path of positive and negative experiences and much in between and we keep on learning, growing, experiencing, loving – and we are perfect just as we are. Of course, as I listen and watch this Mr....
Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Founder of the The Talent Equation by Stuart Armstrong | AUDIO FILE: What a great conversation this was with Stuart Armstrong! Stuart has spent the past 20 years focusing on Athlete Development and this conversation focused on: Talent (what it is and how we can foster...