Player development, both on and off the field, is at the heart of all youth sports organization.  With so much already available to us as players, parents, coaches and trainers below is some material LNUSC would recommend as a starting point in order to do our best in the developmental process while promoting a balanced environment of competition, development and fun:

• Educational Websites:
  • http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/
  • http://www.epysa.org/
  • http://www.nsca.com/

• Articles worth reading…
  • http://www.nsca.com/education/articles/practical-application-for-long-term-athletic-development/
  • http://www.socceramerica.com/article/44578/sideline-coaching-dump-the-gps-and-let-the-kids.html
  • http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/more-family-fun/201202/what-makes-nightmare-sports-parent

• Supplemental Training available online:
  • https://www.misoccer.com/
  • http://beastmodesoccer.com/services/oda/