Another high school season is in the books and the final weeks of the 2024 season were filled with outstanding tournament play, drama and excitement. The MIAA tournament here in Massachusetts is a wonderful display of what high school sports is all about. There were several amazing storylines, but … [Read more...]

Coach’s Perspective: Tactical thoughts to consider this summer
For our New England-based coaches, the summer months are a time to have a break from competitive play, recharge and build towards the fall season. It should also be a time of reflection for coaches who have ended their spring seasons and will be back on the fields come the fall. With reflection … [Read more...]
Coach’s Perspective: Why being a coach also means mentoring for the future
In my previous column, I focused much of my attention on the work hours and time spent by us high school coaches. Within our roles as program leaders, there is the vital role of being a mentor for the teenagers that we work with and helping them develop on and off the field. One of the areas of … [Read more...]
Coach’s Perspective: There’s a lot to consider when determining a coach’s value
What is the value of a high school coach? It is a question that I sometimes ask myself and ask of my peer coaches. We know that many of us do not coach for financial gains alone. The average public high school coach in the state of Massachusetts makes somewhere around $4,000 to $6,000 per fall … [Read more...]
Coach’s Perspective: How to make players’ mental health a point of focus
Someone recently asked me how I got into coaching high school soccer. My answer was a quick and easy one. "Because of my high school coach and the experiences that I had as a high school player." I’ve been at the helm for Pembroke (Mass.) High School for nine years now. We have had our ups and … [Read more...]
Coach’s Perspective: The case for playing high school soccer
I recently had a phone call with a good friend of mine, who is also a local high school soccer coach. His program is one of the strongest and most consistent there is in the state of Massachusetts. As a coach, he is one of the most accomplished there is in our local game, from both a results … [Read more...]