Author: Karl Dewazien

What I Learned from 40 Years of Coaching

by : Karl Dewazien | Nov 21, 2016 | Coaching, General Sports

I have dedicated the past forty plus years to providing youth coaches with the best information to be successful. Why? Because successful coaches give their players the best opportunities to…

Sports Parents Yesterday vs. Today

by : Karl Dewazien | Aug 17, 2016 | Editorials, Sports Parents

As a former coach with well over 30 years of experience helping young people learn to play soccer and learn life lessons on the field, I’ve seen some changes over…

Working Together to Improve Soccer Skills in the Off Season

by : Karl Dewazien | May 14, 2015 | Coaching, Sports Parents

Are Youth Sports Better Today Than Yesterday?

by : Karl Dewazien | Apr 2, 2015 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

In a recent blog post by Koach Karl Dewazien, he wrote about the differences between youth sports today and when he began coaching 30 years ago. One reader responded with…

One Coach’s Take on ‘Win at All Costs’ Parents and Teams

by : Karl Dewazien | Mar 3, 2015 | Coaching, Editorials, Sports Parents

Here’s a question that Koach Karl of the FUNdamental Soccer Book Series and TeamSnap Blog contributor received, and his response: Question: The culture of all American sports is to win,…

Are Soccer Coaches & Parents Out of Line on the Sidelines?

by : Karl Dewazien | Nov 13, 2014 | Coaching, Editorials, Sports Parents

In our quest to help young soccer players improve, we may have started something that is more harmful than helpful. It is natural for adults to shout encouragement and advice…

Soccer Tips: Successful Instep Juggling

by : Karl Dewazien | Jun 24, 2014 | Coaching, How To

The Quitting Phenomenon

by : Karl Dewazien | Jan 23, 2014 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

Coaching Youth Sports: Advice From A to Z

by : Karl Dewazien | Jan 2, 2014 | Coaching