SST has the most exciting soccer coaching talent in New Jersey today. Our motivated staff create a unique environment that promotes fun and learning for all.
My 15-year-old son refereed his very first game of football today. His first game — and his last.
Will there be a second? No.
In just one match he was shouted at more times than I could keep track of. And I don’t mean the usual “ref, how long?” kind of stuff. I mean full-on screeching, screaming, and being called “stupid,” “thick,” “blind” — and those were the polite words. He was called a cheat. He had expletives thrown at him by grown adults.
Why? Because he gave a throw-in the “wrong” way. Because he didn’t see a foul the way someone else thought he should. Because he dared to make a call that somebody didn’t like.
He’s 15. He’s learning. He’s not perfect — no referee is. But he was fair. He went out there with no bias, no agenda, just a love for the game and a willingness to step up so others could play.
And the abuse broke him. After just one game, he walked off and said, “I’m done.”
So to everyone who shouted, screamed, and tore into him today: don’t dress it up as “passion.” Your “passion” has cost the game a referee. Your “passion” has driven a young lad away after just 90 minutes.
One less referee.
My Merseyside Derby video
A mix of the coach welcome as well as the rest of the pre-game build up. A very special way to end a big part of Goodison history, being both the final Merseyside derby as well as the final game under the lights
Any rt’s appreciated
Proud to be on this list with the best from the Garden State - congratulations to friends and colleagues - well deserved - thank you @NewYorkRedBulls@MonmouthHawks for giving me the platform to work in sports 📻 📺 🎙️ @NSMASportsMedia
@st1llryan Don’t listen to them what you’re doing is class and everyone is proud of what you are achieving and the direction your life is going in!! 💙💙
(11) sooo if the internet can do its thing, I would love to find these guys who helped me barricade Kenna and keep her safe for an hr - they’re from Wyoming, and said this was their first “huge game” like this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you thank you, I hope they ended up having fun!
🗓️ On this day: June 6, 2021.
🇺🇸 3️⃣-2️⃣ 🇲🇽
27’ Gio Reyna equalizes.
82’ Weston McKennie saves the U.S.
114’ Christian Pulisic’s top bins penalty.
124’ Ethan Horvath’s iconic penalty save.
Roberto De Zerbi - Coaching Playing Out From the Back
Skill Practice - 12 players
PROVOKE - Bait the opposition to press the player on the ball
PLAY INTO PRESSURE - Look to link passes to find the free player where the pressure has come from
PLAY THROUGH THE PRESSURE - Find the front players to link play to progress
Find the full article and more practices on our website.
Giroud ➡️ Viviane
Pulisic ➡️ Harlow
Musah ➡️ Abubakari
AC Milan players are wearing their mothers maiden names on the back of their shirts today to celebrate Mothers Day ❤️