Advice
Ask a Coach: Is My Child Learning if They Just Watch?
Did your child attend their first soccer classes this month? Did they refuse to participate, instead choosing to sit on the sidelines with you and watch other Tiny Troopers instead? If this was your child, you’re not alone! Many parents don’t realise that watching is learning in toddler soccer, and this is a topic that…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: How to Beat the Heat
Coach Rachel here again, and this time I’m back with some tips for keeping cool in the heat. It’s that time of year when many of our locations are experiencing summer heat. Tiny Troops Soccer works hard to make sure each location stays cool, and our coaches stay informed. That said, we also have some…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: Dealing with 3 Common Parent Concerns
Coach Rachel from Fort Bragg here, and today we’re back with another Ask the Coach segment. Today, we’ll be taking a look at 3 common concerns parents and families may have when their little one first begins with Tiny Troops Soccer. Whether 18 months old or 3 years old, these concerns have no age limit…
Read MoreAsk a Coach: Help! What Should I Do If My Little One Is Shy?
Coach Rachel here, ready to answer your questions about Tiny Troops Soccer. Today’s question is all about helping young children who may be shy and hesitant to play soccer. Let’s dive in and take a closer look. A child’s very first sport is an exciting time for both parents and child. You may have seen…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Reasons to Join Tiny Troops Soccer
Toddlers and preschoolers are always on the move. Physical activity helps them build strong bones, muscles, and joints. We want our little ones to begin a lifelong journey of staying active. That’s where Tiny Troops Soccer comes in! Tiny Troops Soccer benefits are clear from the start. We are a developmental soccer program for ages…
Read MoreGrowing Up Military: 3 Tips I Would Give My Younger Self
“Bloom where you are planted.” “Military Brat.” Do either sound familiar? I spent 23 years as a military child, and these are just a few things I wish I could tell my younger self and those who are now walking in those same footsteps. Advice to My Younger Self Embrace each new experience. New schools,…
Read MoreTraveling with Littles
Being in a military family means learning to get better at traveling often. Whether it’s moving or going to visit family, it seems we’re always on the move. I’m a new mom with a three-month-old, and we recently took a quick flight to visit family. Thankfully, our daughter did great on the flight! Here are…
Read More3 Tasty and Time Savvy Summer Snacks
We are getting into the dog days of Summer, and nothing says fun like trying something new! Let’s hop in and chat about these three delicious recipes I have had a blast enjoying this Summer! These 3 tasty and time-savvy summer snacks are fun, fast, and kid-friendly, so let’s get in the kitchen! Fun and…
Read MoreA Saturday in the Life of a Tiny Troops Soccer Coach
Ever wonder what a Saturday in the life of a Tiny Troops Soccer coach is like? Saturday classes at Tiny Troops Soccer are a blast, but a lot goes on behind the scenes to prepare. Parents see coaches smiling and ready to greet them as they enter the field with their little ones. Soccer Island…
Read More4 Characteristics of a Great Soccer Coach
Being a soccer coach is more than having practice plans and a cool polo shirt. Yes, those are important. Think about most of the coaches you may have had throughout your life. Maybe it was a coach in soccer or another sport, a dance teacher, or an art director. They had characteristics that enhanced your self-confidence…
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