Carolina FC

Stop the Tournaments!

Tournaments are hurting America's soccer playing youth!

The following article was written by Dr. Jay Martin, past President of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. CFC believes that Dr. Martin has a very valid point regarding tournaments! CFC is very selective when choosing tournaments for our Challenge and Classic teams, and this year the decision was reached to eliminate Tournaments from our Developmental and Academy Programs altogether!

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Ethics in Soccer

GYSA Coaching Director

A thought provoking perspective ... PDF Download.

USSF Position Paper

Simply stated, the following article is brilliant! I sincerely hope that every parent takes the time to read through this refreshing and extremely valuable position statement from the United State Soccer Federation. The fact that Carolina FC’s programs, goals and expectations mirror much of what is stated is encouraging. We hope, that as a valued member, you will assist us in accomplishing the following:

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Nutrition for Football

The Benefits of Eating Well!

FIFA and F-MARC have produced a booklet entitled 'Nutrition for Football', designed to provide players and coaches with an overview of the latest guidelines in sports nutrition. Click here to download PDF document.

US Youth Soccer

Parents Guide - An Introduction to Youth Soccer!

US Youth Soccer has announced the launch of an interactive online tool to assist parents as they support their youth athlete.

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Parents Rules!

Thanks to Pleasanton Rage, CA for the following:

Rule #1: Thou Shalt Not Praise Thy Own Daughter.

Rule #2: Thou Shalt Praise Other Parents’ Daughters.

Rule #3: Thou Shalt Never Criticize Players in Public.

Rule #4: When Commenting about the Field Action, Silence is Golden.

Rule #5: Silence Can Be Deadly.

Rule #6: This Is Still a Game.

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Boot it!

Our younger ages represent the most influential period in forming a sound fundamental base and a love of the game. Playing to win games becomes increasingly important but should never be at the expense of playing well.

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