Jennifer DunawayMar 285 minAnonymous Question: Does Ohio have new tryout rules?About two weeks ago I noticed questions coming up in the Cincinnati Soccer Moms and Dads group regarding a change in "tryout rules". I...
Jennifer DunawayJan 304 min2022 Ohio Soccer Outlook: Player Develoment U5-U9My oldest son had a lot of natural talent. He was born an athlete, he was able to hit and throw a baseball at 18 months, he was kicking...
Jennifer DunawayJan 144 min2022 Ohio Soccer Outlook: Grassroots Soccer and Loving the GameGrassroots soccer is the game we love in its most basic form where players are learning and loving the game through play. Although the...
Jennifer DunawayFeb 27, 20213 min2021 Soccer Outlook: Ohio Soccer Association Part 1In December of 2020 we brought you a summary of the merger of Ohio North and Ohio South USYSA State associations. We reached out to the...
Jennifer DunawayJan 31, 20212 min2021 Soccer Outlook: The Columbus Developmental Player Program (DPP)The Columbus Developmental Player Program (DPP) is another newer program in the Central Ohio soccer landscape. With leadership coming...
Jennifer DunawayJan 16, 20212 min2021 Soccer Outlook: Grove City Kids Association (GCKA)The Grove City Kids Association (GCKA) Soccer Club is a volunteer run non-profit organization providing what they describe as “both rec...
Jennifer DunawayJan 2, 20213 min2021 Ohio Soccer Outlook: New Albany FCNew Albany FC is one of Central Ohio’s newest clubs and a valued supporter of Columbus Soccer Moms and Dads (Premier Sponsor). Last...
Jennifer DunawayDec 28, 20203 minOhio Soccer Association: Merger of Ohio South and Ohio NorthThe United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) is the largest youth soccer organization in the US. In Ohio up until now we have had...
Jennifer DunawaySep 16, 20202 minSoccer in The Time of Covid: Why can't we use the bleachers?Why are the bleachers blocked off? We could spread out more if we could use the bleachers. This is true, social distancing would be...
Jennifer DunawaySep 14, 20202 minA letter to Soccer Parents who ignore sideline rules:Good morning Soccer Parent, Your son had an incredible game this weekend. All of his training, commitment and hard work is coming...
Jennifer DunawayAug 25, 20192 minWhat is Offside?First let me start by saying: it's "Offside" not "Offsides". By definition a player is in an offside position when they are positioned...
Jennifer DunawayMar 1, 20196 minAre you ready for club soccer?I started playing club soccer when I was in the second grade. That would have made me a U8??? I remember I had to play up with the 4th...