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@kidsakeeper Agree it's not as bad as some make it sound. VERY interesting, but not nearly as intense as the D class was.4:31 AM Jun 7th from web in reply to kidsakeeper
Today I got to act like a six year old soccer player in the NYL course. Hmmmm how many of you think THAT was a stretch? :)7:25 PM Jun 6th from web
Working to get my national youth license for soccer coaching the next two weekends. Should be fun!4:30 PM Jun 5th from txt
@seanb_us Between years when they age up - kids can ask for whatever team they like - may not get it, but we don't usually have issues.9:48 AM May 31st from web in reply to seanb_us
@seanb_us We handle it by borderline banning aging up and prohibiting any inter team transfers during the year. Coaches don't pick teams.1:43 PM May 28th from web in reply to seanb_us
@slugoo Yes, you certainly can coach your son's team. Usually 6-7 kids per team, playing 3v31:41 PM May 28th from web in reply to slugoo
And now I'm going back into hiding until tryouts are over and new biz is off the ground. Will try to get through followbacks soon!2:32 AM May 28th from web
@noodlechett Absolutely consider a new team - good to experience new coaching2:30 AM May 28th from web in reply to noodlechett
@slugoo, @ipastry We're always looking 4 coaches - especially at the younger ages. Register at http://is.gd/I1zx and check the coaching box!2:28 AM May 28th from web in reply to slugoo
Deep Thought - never try to start a business during end of season tournaments and travel team tryouts! So much to type, so little time.2:26 AM May 28th from web
New blog post: Heard On The Pitch http://bit.ly/nDTWQ7:33 AM May 12th from Twitter Tools
@wawaVG That's awesome about the ninjas and headbands. Very cool.7:14 AM Apr 30th from TweetDeck in reply to wawaVG
New blog post: Nothing Wrong With Being Prepared http://tinyurl.com/c6gufo7:09 AM Apr 30th from Twitter Tools
Coolest part of this wknd's tourny? Girls came up w/their 'good luck' thing. Blue athletic tape on their left wrist. ala UNC's pinkie tape.7:08 AM Apr 27th from TweetDeck
@soccerpublisher Glad you like the site - need to get back to writing - been a busy few weeks4:45 AM Apr 27th from TweetDeck in reply to soccerpublisher
Morning tweeps! Hope everyone had a fun wknd - ours was fantastic. Sunny warm weather - lots of soccer. Girls played their best match ev ...4:45 AM Apr 27th from TweetDeck
@dosoccer247 I hear that - and sometimes it just takes one. Probably the biggest challenge as a coach.7:55 AM Apr 22nd from TweetDeck in reply to dosoccer247
@linbarfield Yeah - post merger tryouts are crazier and more stressful than usual. And tryout month is always loony!7:55 AM Apr 22nd from TweetDeck in reply to linbarfield
@futpaul All too often DOCs and leagues won't step in to deal with it or refuse to believe it's one sided and try to make everyone happy5:45 AM Apr 22nd from TweetDeck in reply to futpaul
@linbarfield Ah yes - merger discussions are always lively and interesting. Good luck!5:38 AM Apr 22nd from TweetDeck in reply to linbarfield

Name Mike Baptiste
Location Mebane, NC USA
Web http://onthepitch...
Bio Crazed parent of four, soccer dad, coach, administrator, and IT Consultant who blogs about Youth Soccer