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Issue #109: The Game Is the Best Teacher

Aug 2026

The full issue: why 4v4 beats 11v11 for development, the data on touches, the format ladder, and the one move to make this week.

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Development

The Game Is the Best Teacher: Why 4v4 Beats 11v11 for Development

Aug 2026

Small sided games give players roughly 5 times more touches than 11v11. The format is the curriculum.

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Recruiting

The 2026-27 Recruiting Calendar and What Club Soccer Costs

Aug 2026

When coaches can talk, and what ECNL vs MLS NEXT really costs.

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Timing

The Recruiting Timeline

Apr 2026

When to actually start contacting college coaches.

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ID Camps

ID Camps: What Coaches Look For

Mar 2026

They evaluate everything before you step on the field.

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Mindset

The "Next Play" Mentality

Feb 2026

A 30-day challenge that builds real confidence.

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Choice

D1 vs D3: What Nobody Tells You

Feb 2026

The happiest families chose fit over division.

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Academics

The GPA Factor

Jan 2026

Why academics matter more than you think.

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Transfers

The Transfer Portal Trap

Dec 2025

When loyalty matters and when it's time to go.

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Development

Training for the Decade That Matters Most

Nov 2025

The habits you build in your teenage years compound into the player you become.

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Relationships

The Currency of Trust

Oct 2025

Building it with your coach, one moment at a time.

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Performance

Technique Meets Timing, Toughness Without Burnout

Sep 2025

Finding the balance between pushing hard and resting smart.

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Decisions

Is It Time to Switch Clubs?

Aug 2025

Five questions to ask before making the call.

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Brand

The Social Media Scout

Jul 2025

What coaches see when they look you up.

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