We had a chance to speak with Skip Gilbert, CEO of US Youth Soccer about a number of subjects, including the potential change from birth year to school year. It's our annual state of the union address from US Youth Soccer.

Have you every wanted to know the history of the development of SBLI Fields At Progin Park? We had a chance to speak with Sid Bloom, former Mass Youth Soccer president and Hall of Honor member, on the latest episode of the FINAL SCORE Podcast. Watch the show below.

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Come learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month and the Spanish American Center in Leominster with Neddy Latimer and Donata Martin.

To learn more about the Spanish American Center in Leominster, Massachusetts, click this link: https://www.spanishamericancenter.org/

To learn more about Mass Youth Soccer's Urban & Underserved Community Programs (like GOALS & GOALS for Success), click this link: https://mayouthsoccer.org/events-and-programs/urban-and-underserved-community-programming/

Choosing a soccer coach for your child can be a challenging process. What qualities should you be looking for? We speak with Peter Motzenbecker, Assistant Technical Director at Mass Youth Soccer about an article he recently authored on the subject. Check out our conversation in this episode of the Mass Youth Soccer FINAL SCORE podcast.

To read Peter's article, click this link: https://issuu.com/massachusettsyouthsoccer/docs/magazine_april_edition (Page 20)

What can players, coaches, referees and parents do to protect their skin this summer from the sun while at the field? Find out with Corey Dawkins from Boston Children's Hospital on the latest episode of our podcast.

In this episode of the FINAL SCORE podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of playing time for youth soccer players with Tommy Geis, Mass Youth Soccer's Technical Director. Join us as we explore the impact of equitable playing time on player development and long-term engagement in the beautiful game. Gain valuable insights and strategies for coaches, parents, and players alike in creating a positive and fulfilling soccer experience for all.

What can clubs, leagues and coaches do to create a more inclusive environment for their players? Find out from Megan Ostrelich, current club coach with over 20years of experience, works in female athletic empowerment and LGBTQ+ inclusion and is a member of United Soccer Coaches.

For more information on this training, please contact Megan at:

P: 610-334-4024
E: meganlross22@gmail.com

On this episode, we speak with Skip Gilbert, CEO of US Youth Soccer. We'll talk about the opportunities we have in the next few years to grown the game with international competitions and the World Cup as well as initiatives to retain referees.