Soccer Journey

Hello, Team Tisell family! Today, we’re thrilled to announce our new name, reflecting our family-focused youth soccer journey. Welcome to Team Tisell! Why We Changed Our Name Our previous name, “CannMomLife,” led to misconceptions. To align with our focus on youth soccer and family, we’ve embraced a fresh start. Embracing Our Swedish Heritage in Youth Soccer Team Tisell celebrates our Swedish roots and Texas lifestyle. We highlight healthy soccer snacks, cultural traditions,

The Last Game: When My 5-Year-Old Scored — And Broke His Trophy End of season youth soccer always surprises me — not just with the goals, but with the moments that turn into family stories. This weekend, my 5-year-old played his last game of the season, and what happened after is something I’ll remember far longer than the score. A Big Goal in End of Season Youth Soccer He had worked so hard all fall. Running with his tiny legs pumping. Chasing the ball with pure joy. Trying

Halfway through the season, I can’t help but notice the little things — the way he lines up faster, the way he claps his hands for teammates, and how excited he is every Thursday to put on his shin guards. These are the real signs of 5-year-old soccer progress , and they matter more than any scoreline. It’s wild how quickly the weeks go. A few games left, and suddenly he’s already asking, “Mom, where will I play when soccer ends?”  It’s both sweet and a little sad — that mome

If you’ve ever tried to wrangle a toddler while cheering for a striker — welcome, you’re one of us. Having siblings on the soccer sidelines  is a whole sport in itself.  Between “I’m boooored,”   mud puddles,  and requests for snacks every 4.2 minutes… sometimes it feels like you need more stamina than the players on the field. But here’s the truth: It can  be fun. They can  learn something from being there. And sometimes, survival mode is okay. Let me give you a real example

Youth soccer isn’t just about goals—it’s about handling frustration in youth soccer  and helping kids turn setbacks into strength. Every child experiences frustration differently: My 11-year-old  is a perfectionist. If one pass is off, he replays it in his mind. My 7-year-old   hates losing . He holds it in until we reach the car. My 5-year-old  is joyful—as long as he scores. If not? Instant “what if I don't score next game?” And me? I’m a quiet soccer mom . I don’t shout in

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When practices get rained out or your kids just want “one more game before bed,” keeping soccer fun at home is the best way to build...

For families starting their journey, rec vs club soccer  often comes up as the big question: which one is right for your child?...

Series: My 5-Year-Old’s Soccer Journey (Week 2 of 12) This past Saturday, our 5-year-old played in his first soccer game at age 5  — and...

Series: My 5-Year-Old’s Soccer Journey (Week 2) After years of tagging along to his older brothers’ games, it was finally my 5-year-old’s...

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This pre-season, my son’s team got a tough new training schedule — agility, endurance, and something brand new for him: a 4-drill...

Why Youth Soccer Is About Lifting Each Other Up This past weekend, my 7-year-old was invited to play in a 4v4 indoor tournament with a...

This week, we filmed one of our usual indoor soccer clips. It was just a bit of fun: brother vs. brother. My 11-year-old was on defense...

This season wasn’t just about soccer. Yes, there was hard work. Early mornings, long drives, and high-pressure tryouts. There were...

This weekend gave us so many reasons to cheer—and a few quiet reminders about why we really show up to these games. It started with our...

This morning, the excitement started early. Before breakfast, before school drop-off, my 7-year-old already had his Next Gen  uniform on....

Tonight was Day 1 of tryouts, and the field was packed. The sun was still blazing at 7PM — over 80 degrees — and there were so many kids...

Tryouts aren’t just for the players—they’re for us parents too. It’s a high-pressure week. The stakes feel high. We want our kids to...

As tryouts for the higher team approach, I’ve been watching my 10-year-old (soon to be 11) struggle with a different kind of challenge....