A busy field can contain thoughtful coaching. Discover why our kids soccer sessions use small games, how coaches shape the challenge, and what parents can look for beyond lines, laps, and a tidy-looking practice.
Author Archives: Matt Bambrick
Why don’t our coaches and parents shout constant instructions during games? Because youth soccer players need opportunities to see problems, make decisions and learn to find their own solutions.
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PYSL games October 3 and GYSL games October 4 are cancelled due to extreme heat and will be made up at season’s end. Indoor ideas and TV soccer picks inside.
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Try free soccer classes for kids aged 18 months–6 years in Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank. Small groups, playful games and space to build confidence.
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FREE soccer classes for ages 18 months–6 years, eight-player sessions, flexible class passes, this week’s games and clinics, sleep tips, and winter soccer updates.
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A good soccer week includes time to rest. Use our sleep-by-age reference and a manageable practice-night routine to support your child, with guidance from the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics.
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A better youth soccer Saturday starts with cheering, kindness and space for kids to make their own decisions. Here is why we embrace the chaos every week.
Free Mommy, Daddy & Me, ages 3–4 and ages 4–6 soccer classes have been extended through October 15, 2026. See how to reserve and the new Tuesday Pasadena 4–6 option.
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Explore 5 free toddler and preschool soccer sessions in Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena, September 22-27, 2026. Find times and register in Playbook.
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What should kids eat before soccer, and what belongs in the game bag? This week brings together familiar foods, sensible hydration, and an easy plan for practice nights—without turning family meals into a performance project.