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🇺🇸 Big Clubs Aren’t the Goal: Rethinking the Culture of Youth Soccer in America
Player Development | Mindset | Culture In American youth soccer, the conversation too often revolves around what club you play for instead of what kind of player you’re becoming. Parents chase badges. Players chase status. Clubs chase numbers.Somewhere along the way, we’ve mistaken exposure for development. In the culture that we have established, we see it differently. The goal isn’t to get into a “big” club. The goal is to build a player who doesn’t need one to be successf
Will Kemp
Nov 73 min read


COACHES BUILD CHARACTER, NOT JUST WINNERS
In youth soccer, the scoreboard has a funny way of stealing the spotlight. Week after week, coaches across the country step on the field with one goal in mind: win the game . I still battle with myself on how to go about certain games. Of course everyone wants to win, but that is no longer my goal in every single match. Now, I believe that the true measurement of a coach isn’t found in the standings, but that it’s found in the character of the players they develop. Winning Is
Will Kemp
Oct 272 min read


Preparing Players to Come Off the Bench: Turning Opportunity Into Impact
Player Development | Mindset | Culture At Kemp Soccer Development, we believe player development isn’t just about the physical side of...
Will Kemp
Oct 82 min read


Dreams and Nightmares - Repost
One Thought I have been hearing about too many injuries lately. So, I figured I'd share my story of when I tore my patella tendon in...
Will Kemp
Sep 294 min read


Techniques to Perfect Ball Control on the Field
By Liam K Mastering ball control is essential for any soccer player aiming to elevate their game. It allows you to maintain possession,...
Will Kemp
Sep 34 min read


Understanding Club Neutral Training: What You Need to Know
"Club Neutral Training" is becoming increasingly popular, and it’s easy to see why. These programs are designed for players who don’t...
Will Kemp
Jun 192 min read


Why Education Matters in Modern Soccer: For Coaches, Players, and Families
Education is at the heart of growth in soccer. While experience matters, ongoing learning is what keeps coaches sharp, players evolving,...
Will Kemp
May 162 min read


US Soccer: Navigating Changes in Youth Development
US Soccer is continually reshaping the landscape of youth development in this country. Clubs are striving to adapt and manage these...
Will Kemp
Mar 243 min read


Tryout Season
I'll post this every year👇🏾 It's that time of the year. The silly tryout season... I always get questions about my opinions on clubs...
Will Kemp
Mar 133 min read


What is US Soccer's Issue?
THE SOCCER BUBBLE IS GOING TO BURST! This game has completely changed. On the field it has evolved into a game that can still be...
Will Kemp
Feb 144 min read


What Do You Represent
🌟 What do you represent? 🌟 At the crossroads of soccer and education, we find the true essence of our passion. Whether you’re cheering...
Will Kemp
Jan 101 min read


Championship Mindset
Understanding the difference between being a winner and being a champion can be hard at times. It is simple to remember though. Winners...
Will Kemp
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Measure In Progress
What do we really want out of all of this? What truly defines your success and enjoyment? Are you measuring it by your win/loss columns?...
Will Kemp
Nov 19, 20242 min read


What Drives You?
One of my favorite motivational moments from Eric Thomas... "You've got to ask yourself what's your why. What motivates you? What pushes...
Will Kemp
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent
We all have those moments. Those moments that bring us down. Our passes aren't connecting. We cannot dribble a ball without losing it....
Will Kemp
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Iron Sharpens Iron
What makes us grow? What makes us understand how we need to improve? Our environment is crucial to our development. The game will tell...
Will Kemp
Oct 28, 20242 min read


More Than A Sport
The importance of a support system Check on your friends ✅️ Check on your teammates ✅️ Check on your family ✅️ Check on your coach ✅️...
Will Kemp
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Not Everyone Wants To Go Pro
The dreams we have as young players are usually consistent throughout everyone who plays the game. "I want to be a professional soccer...
Will Kemp
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Even The Best Players Are Coached
We are never too good to learn from our coaches and players around us. The ability to understand certain situations and solve problems...
Will Kemp
Sep 19, 20242 min read


The Next Generation
The next generation that is involved with this sport is going to be an incredible sight to see. From the players, to the staff, it is...
Will Kemp
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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