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The Art of Taking a Dive

2009-11-13T08:49:05-08:00

We taught you the basics of goal celebrations a few weeks back. Now it is time to be schooled on how to take a dive like a pro. Think of the exposure if you could create something so simple yet...

Table Soccer 1.0

2009-11-11T10:55:24-08:00

The goal for this soccer minded dad was to find a foosball table that wouldn't be a waste of money or space for him and his son. So instead of shopping around, he reinvented the table. Introducing an old school...

Soccer Techie Dream Job

2009-11-06T10:39:10-08:00

As far as our soccer based technology blog goes, Gary Patterson has to have one of the sweetest gigs around. Sweet enough to make even us at The Administrator feel a bit envious. What does he do that is so...

2010 USYS Grants

2009-11-04T10:47:52-08:00

The applications for the 2010 USYS grants are available (click here). This year’s offerings have added recreation, TOPSoccer, and Soccer Across America grants. Last year the USYS awarded $85,000 in grants so it’s worth a shot. Since 1998 more than...

Social Sidebar

2009-10-30T09:49:20-07:00

Windows 7 looks to be off to a good start, at least in the eyes of Seattle Sounders fans. Their latest technology mash-up might be a trend to look out for but at the least is a useful way to...

Soccer Hero

2009-10-28T10:41:49-07:00

Finally, there’s an answer to kids sitting around playing video games all day instead of exercising… well at least a start. We’re not sure if this will ever be as widely popular as Rock Band or Guitar Hero since it...

Teen Soccer Inspiration

2009-10-23T10:46:19-07:00

When the going gets tough, this teen soccer player gets going. Bree McMahon experienced a life changing accident a few weeks ago and her unshakable resolve has inspired those in her community to even professional athletes. It happened at the...

Seats of Gold

2009-10-21T11:06:46-07:00

ESPN’s Outside The Lines is an incredible source for sports stories that reveal the behind the scenes of modern day athletics. As with most things today, professional sports have become bloated with media coverage on anything but the actual game....

Climate Concerns for the 2010 World Cup

2009-10-15T10:33:31-07:00

Today is Blog Action Day. Our article is concerned with climate change in order to be part of the movement. The 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany raised a lot of concern about the carbon footprint the event makes. Enough...

Ten Things To Do During The Spring Season [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T07:29:49-07:00

Spring season is a juggling act. While a club must commit the majority of its time and resources to the season at hand, it must also consider the impending arrival of tryouts, tournaments, and the start of a new fall season.

A Reprieve For 2010 Hosts [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T07:23:42-07:00

How will this change the future of youth soccer? Will technology and additional referees mean more expenses for youth soccer clubs in the years to come?

Cherry Hill Soccer Club Spotlight – The State Of The Club Update [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T07:17:19-07:00

Last week, The Administrator released Ten Things To Do During The Spring Season. The goal of this article was to highlight ten club “to dos” before the start of the fall season. While the post was a work of art (if I do say so myself), it missed a co

Things To Do During The Spring Season Part II [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T07:12:03-07:00

Thanks to all our readers who emailed in their suggestions for part II of Ten Things To Do During the Spring Season. Based on responses received it appears there is a trend towards administrators looking for ways to use technology to increase registratio

Lacking Subtlety [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T07:07:13-07:00

It was a tournament that featured the best U-17’s from the United States against four teams from Brazil. Each ODP Region sent its best. Yes, there were a few players missing, and the U.S. players had not had much of a chance to play or practice together

Preparing For Any Event [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T06:52:40-07:00

The Administrator’s Suggestion: Facility security is a crucial yet often overlooked concern for youth soccer organizations. For many clubs, facility security is limited to a volunteer (armed with a walkie-talkie) on site during games. This is simply

Harlem Youth Soccer Attracts The Stars [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T06:26:49-07:00

It's a difficult task thinking of new ways to raise funds for your club. Well imagine how much easier it would be if your board consisted of former presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, your players were coached by David Beckham and Pele, and your boa

Lessons From March Madness [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T06:10:39-07:00

March Madness has swept the nation. Even the passive fan of college hoops finds it hard not to get whisked away in the flurry of brackets, player pools, and athletic rivalry.

A Call For Unity [del.icio.us]

2008-04-04T05:59:14-07:00

A club cannot function without the support of its members. After all, it is the players who make up the core of the organization, both financially and physically

Soccer Club Embezzlement – Another Victim [del.icio.us]

2008-04-03T13:50:08-07:00

How to Develop Your Own Soccer Facility: A Case Study of Georgia Soccer Park [del.icio.us]

2007-08-20T07:58:53-07:00

Healthy Sponsorship Practices [del.icio.us]

2007-08-10T13:13:36-07:00

If you watch ESPN as avidly as we do at Blue Sombrero, you have been witness to this summer’s sporting indignity. The summer of 2007 has unofficially been dubbed the “Summer of Sports Scandals”. Between steroids, dog fighting, and gambling allegatio

The ABCs of Youth Tournament Nutrition [del.icio.us]

2007-08-10T13:07:46-07:00

Seemingly inhospitable temperatures are characteristic of August, and so too are youth soccer tournaments. It is not uncommon for youth teams to play three or sometimes even four games in a day at these events during the summer months. In order to prepar

The Five W’s Of The Club Wiki: Technology Revisited [del.icio.us]

2007-08-10T12:58:57-07:00

“What in the World is a Wiki and Why Would We Want such a Weird Tool”?

Building the Best Board [del.icio.us]

2007-08-09T08:49:05-07:00

Making important decisions is hard enough on our own, but when you mix in a panel of contrasting viewpoints – many of which will have appealing aspects, it becomes exponentially harder.