If there’s one thing Coach Grandpa always says, it’s this: “You don’t need a fancy field to build great players. Just cones and a ball.” And after raising soccer-obsessed kids in our backyard, driveway, and living room (oops), I can confirm — cones and pop-up goals are the MVPs  of at-home training. Whether your player is 5, 7, 11 or 13 like mine, simple equipment makes soccer fun, fast, and frustration-free. So today I’m breaking down the best soccer cones for kids  — plus t

Youth soccer isn’t just about goals or game results. A big part of growing as a player — and as a person — is learning how to handle frustration in youth soccer. Missed chances, tough losses, mistakes, and comparison all show up early, whether we expect them to or not. And every child experiences frustration differently. How Frustration Shows Up in Our House My kids all respond to soccer frustration in their own way. My 11‑year‑old is a perfectionist. One pass goes off targe

Being assigned Snack Parent comes with more responsibility than it sounds. It’s not about being impressive. It’s not about being Pinterest‑worthy. And it’s definitely not about out‑snacking the last family. Soccer snack etiquette exists for one simple reason: kids need steady fuel — and parents appreciate things staying calm and uncomplicated on the sidelines. This is your no‑drama guide to soccer snack etiquette, so you can show up prepared and confident without overthinking