Hi, I am Buford Mobley, Publisher of Soccer Parent Lifestyle Magazine. I’m no soccer guru, I don’t have a Class A License from USSF, or a EUFA A license. What I do have is 17 years of experience, sitting on the sidelines (in sweltering heat, freezing cold, and Biblical rain storms) cheering for my child. Years of consoling my kid after a devastating loss, or being cut from a team. Years of celebrating at Chi-Fil-A or Panera Bread after an exhilarating victory. Years of fighting with my boss so I could take a day off from work to take him to a tournament. Years of worrying if I was cheating my non soccer child out of time and attention. Years of worrying if we could afford it all.

I said all that to say this. I get what you’re going through, trying to help your child navigate the treacherous landscape of competitive youth soccer. It’s not for the faint of heart. I created Soccer Parent Lifestyle Magazine to help soccer parents like you and me help our kids thrive on and off the pitch. We have features from soccer experts working every day in the trenches with youth soccer players. Grab your subscription today and join The Soccer Parent Lifestyle Community (42,000+ in our Facebook Group).