Soccer plays many important roles for children as well as adults.  It provides an environment for our youth to enhance skills in the following important areas:

• Team play
• Sportsmanship & Respect
• Playing & interacting with peers
• Coordination & Balance
• Concept of the game
• Rules & laws of soccer
• Listening to & Following instructions
• Soccer Skill & Techniques
• Footwork

As parents it is important for us to provide a safe and positive environment for our children to learn and grow.  To assist us with this task, the Meriden Soccer Club has provided links to resources that will help our parents to understand how we can be successful as a "Soccer Parent."   

The article below is a must read for parents and aspiring coaches alike.  It explains why soccer development must be approached with a long-term view.  It also helps parents and coaches understand, because of the game's complexities, why we need to and how to be supportive of our children as they learn the beautiful game.

Youth Soccer in America: How do we measure success?