Author Archives: Soccer Shots

The Double Edge: How Praise Can Punish

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- James Evans, Director, Soccer Shots Bay Area  As we discussed at a recent instructor training, praise and motivation can be powerful tools.  In a shaded park, I watched ‘aha’ moments around me as the guest speaker illuminated the common … Continue reading →

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Perspective Matters: Seeing Behavior in a New Light

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Joel Newman, Coach/Owner, Soccer Shots Portland  Yesterday, I experienced a paradigm shift.  Over the last 12 months, I’d been watching and thinking about a kid out in Beaverton who loves to act out in our class. It seems, however, … Continue reading →

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‘It’s Just Ground,’ and Yet So Much More

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Justin Bredeman, Soccer Shots Partner and President of the Soccer Shots Foundation The young man, possibly a fourth grader, peered out over the recently installed SportCourt in his inner-city school yard. In front of him were hundreds of blue … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Distractions Can Improve Our Impact on Kids

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Carly Mondschean, Director, Soccer Shots Harrisburg In my mind, the beauty of the most recent piece of technology I’ve heard about is literally in the eye of the beholder. Unveiled by Google last week, “Project Glass,” a.k.a. Google Goggles, … Continue reading →

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Soccer Shots Global Goals – The Opportunity to Impact

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Annie Ferret, Recruitment Coordinator, Soccer Shots Franchising During the winter of 2005, I found myself walking alone through a remote village in Cambodia. I was there with a short-term mission organization, but I had some time to myself so … Continue reading →

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Fighting Childhood Obesity Starts in Your Own Home

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Nicole Cody, Co-Owner, Soccer Shots Greater St. Charles, MO In my office, there’s a white board.  At the top, I have written “Tweet of the day” and each day, I find a new and interesting – usually motivational – … Continue reading →

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Children are one-third of our population, and all of our future

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Laura Kane, Director of Soccer Shots Company-Owned Units “Children are one-third of our population, and all of our future.” I stumbled upon this quote yesterday and I smiled because I am lucky enough to work for a company that … Continue reading →

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When should my child start playing competitive soccer?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Jeremy Sorzano, Soccer Shots Partner I’ll often have parents ask me what the appropriate age is for their child to start playing competitive soccer. It’s a great question, because every couple years local clubs seem to add another younger … Continue reading →

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It’s Crucial for Kids to Keep Moving During Winter Months

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Anthony Calvano, Director, Soccer Shots Pittsburgh South Staying active during the winter is easier said than done. If you live in the northeast, it can be even tougher – you can have some pretty tough winters. If you live in … Continue reading →

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During Hectic Holidays, What’s Important to Kids?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Soccer Shots

- Carly Mondschean, Director, Soccer Shots Harrisburg Early each year, the same feeling comes over me.  A little bit of sadness as the Christmas tree and decorations come down, and a little bit of relief that the most hectic time of … Continue reading →

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