pARENTS: WE ARE HERE TO HELP!


The Sideline Project is brought to you by the Soccer Parenting Association

Ways Parents Can Join Our Movement to Make Youth Soccer Better

Take the Pledge: Watch the video, read the pledge, and add your name to our virtual pledge wall.

Learn more about Soccer Parenting. Join our mailing list to receive our weekly newsletter, important updates, and webinar announcements.

Spread the word about The Sideline Project to your child's coach & club leaders. Follow us on social.

Do everything you can to make sure your child is inspired by the game. Educate yourself at the SoccerParentResourceCenter.com

MISSION:

Inspiring Players by Empowering Parents

WE BELIEVE:

  • A strong and supportive community of level-headed and like-minded parents and coaches will inspire players.
  • A more collaborative environment between coach, parent, club, and player is in the best interest of player development.
  • When parents seek information about how to best support their player, great things will happen.
  • Youth soccer parents will be difference makers when it comes to improving the game.

We've developed a content-rich education platform for parents and coaches. Parents join individually or clubs join and provide access to all their parents and coaches

THE SOCCER PARENT RESOURCE CENTER IS A PARENT EDUCATION PLATFORM THAT CREATES PREMIUM CONTENT, EXCLUSIVE TO MEMBERS.


FROM THE SOCCER PARENTING ASSOCIATION (AND FOR COACHES TOO!)

INTERVIEWS

In-depth and informative video interviews from youth soccer and performance experts with the best of intentions

MEMBER-ONLY ARTICLES

Meaningful information covering the 6 Pillars of Soccer Parenting – the Body, Mind, Next Level, Coach/Club, Parent and Game.

WEBINARS

Monthly webinars discussing important and relevant issues so you can help your child thrive!

ON-LINE COURSES

Engaging courses providing you with the essential information you need to be a soccer parent today!

BREAKAWAYS

Short video interviews for quick support and guidance on compelling topics.

E-BOOKS

An in-depth look into some of the most pertinent issues you face as a soccer parent.

SOCCER TALK

Helpful, clear to understand information about tactics, Laws of the Game, terminology, and much more.

COMMUNITY

A private, member-only forum where you can engage with other level-headed soccer parents!

The Soccer Parent Value Statements

Active Health


We acknowledge the importance of long-term athlete development and we understand that youth soccer participation supports an active lifestyle; the longer children continue to play sports, the more likely they are to be healthy and active adults.

Love of the Game


We acknowledge that every child has varying levels of athletic potential and we seek to establish an environment where ALL children can play youth soccer because they LOVE TO PLAY, not because they want a college scholarship or a professional contract.

Coach Integrity


We acknowledge the positive impact a coach can make on a child's life, and we commit to holding coaches to a high standard of integrity, professionalism and compassion so our children feel optimistic about their potential, even in the face of defeat.

Soccer Knowledge


We foster our children's love of soccer by seeking to educate ourselves about the rules, nuances and intricacies of the game.

Life Lessons


We support our children's youth soccer participation because we want them to develop grit, determination, and resiliency while learning the empathy, compassion and solidarity that will make them caring and committed adults.

Balanced Outlook


We seek to use a clear perspective when making soccer choices for our children, ensuring the decisions are in the best interest of the child's long-term happiness, contentment and positive attitude.

Ensuring your soccer player is inspired takes intentional effort.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP....