I grew up in France between the generation of Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry. The chances I make it far as a football player were slim. It didn't help either that every time I had a choice, I would pick taking computers apart over kicking the soccer ball - which lead me to land in Silicon Valley by 22 years old, no regrets there.
Fast-forward 30 years, it is Covid. I am taking my two young sons out of the house so they don't drive my wife insane. That's how I ended up organizing a small soccer practice for my two sons and a few of their friends every sunday morning, 9am.
By the time my kids reach 6-7 years old, they enrolled in club soccer, and I ended up volunteering for the eldest's team.
These are my personal notes on what I learned about coaching soccer, and how soccer is organized in the USA.
Preparing the next season
Essays and resources
Past seasons recap: