Are You A Difficult Parent?  By Murray Peck in Coaching Youth Soccer  Are you a soccer parent that encourages their child and their teammates during a soccer game no matter how they may be playing or what the score is?  Or are you a soccer parent that screams and yells at not only your own child but everyone else including players, officials and soccer coaches?

When Is Your Child Old Enough for You to Get Involved in Youth Sports? By Shane Murphy, Ph. D. Wait a second! Isn't the title for this article incorrect? Surely I meant to say, "When is Your Child Enough to Participate in Youth Sports?" No. I would like you to seriously consider a question that rarely gets asked: How does the age of your child affect you as a parent watching your son or daughter compete?

Code of Conduct for Youth Soccer Parents  There are a wealth of "Code of Conducts" for parents, coaches, players and more that exist in soccer today.  Kentucky Youth Soccer has one which you can read online,

The Benefits of Playing Youth Soccer by Neil Stafford  — Getting your child to participate in an organized soccer school or club can bring tremendous benefits to you and your child. 

Listen up! Soccer Parents, Here's the Drill by John Drescher, Staff Writer for the News Observer — Youth sports can bring out the best in parents -- and the worst.