Why Our Children (and everyone!) Should Play Soccer

It's time to admit we were wrong. Americans don't know everything! Our children love soccer and, with the right experiences, they will continue to love it.

It is a simple sport to learn, although a lifetime to master. Children can dribble as soon as they can walk. No special equipment is needed. Soccer is the perfect first sport.

Unlike many sports soccer is truly a team sport. Every child has a place on a team and not everyone needs to be a star. A child of any size can play soccer, and everyone can improve. I couldn't say that about football or basketball.

Soccer dominates the world scene. It is a way to connect and understand other cultures. Soccer has a longer history than any American sport - and a better tradition.

What I really love, however, is that soccer is a lifetime sport. There are over 30 leagues, over 40 leagues, over 50 leagues! Try finding an over 40 field hockey league (as great as it would be)! It's a path to a lifetime of good health and community involvement, as we continue by coaching our youth.

Get involved young, get involved old, get involved often! This soccer mom has seen the future!

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