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An Open Letter to D-7 Coaches: By Coach Matt Belson In roughly a month’s time, the opportunity of a lifetime will present itself to you, bringing with it a treasure

The new season is nearly here, with it comes new ideas, new rules and new opportunities. One of the best ideas I have heard is, “No spectators on the sideline

Imagine a D-7 initiative for young referees to wear conspicuous colored shirts to act as a visual reminder resulting in a paradigm shift in adult behavior. Young referees have started

Fig Garden Youth Soccer League President,  Jonathan Petty of Fresno, California; has the team captains read the following before each game … Hello parents and friends!  We the players, would

Why are spectators not allowed to stand on the 1st and 3rd base-line in baseball? “Ridiculous!” You say?  “They would be on the field of play, they would interfere with

In addition you may want to consider using the ‘Diagonal Spectator Viewing Area.’ Besides having opposing spectators separated and giving everyone a clear view of the field.  This arrangement will

In a time when we look to see how we can reduce referee abuse; sideline coaching from well-meaning coaches and parents; to continuing to improve sportsmanship is always welcomed. In

Having spent literally a couple of decades out at the pitch watching my four sons play from U-5 to U-19 with one of them going on to ref and to