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"Pursue your dreams with every ounce of your being, and above all, love the journey" 
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- Yael Averbuch

Parents' and Coaches' Library

As parents and coaches, it is important to educate ourselves with strategies and processes that  will allow us to relate to and teach kids in a way that benefits them to the highest degree: maximizing their potential and bringing their goals within reach. The following literature aligns with the Esparza FC philosophy.
Winning vs Development: An in-depth article on the current focus of youth soccer in the US and the author's take on the necessary shift to grow a strong, healthy youth soccer program. 
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Do Schools Kill Creativity? A Ted Talk by Sir Ken Robinson: A talk not just limited to schools but to youth sports as well, where creativity should play a prominent role but is often suffocated in the name of results.
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Developing Creativity in Youth Soccer: another look at the importance of Creativity in sports and beyond.
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Patience is the Most Important Attribute in Developing Soccer Players: the title says it all! A look at why being patient (coaches, parents and players) is paramount in kids' development in sports.
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Coaching to Develop Players vs Coaching to Win: a look at the differences between these two styles and the long term benefits of the former over the latter.
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The CPR Method, How to Support Kids When they Make Mistakes: an analysis of how kids react to making mistakes on the pitch and how to help them view mistakes as a necessary and essential part of learning.

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