Parent Resources

As a parent, you play a vital role in your child’s experience in youth sports, as no one has more influence on a child’s enjoyment and participation. The sport of soccer provides parents with numerous opportunities to help children learn important life lessons and gain memories that will last forever.

At South Texas Youth Soccer, we recognize the important contributions you make – and the challenges you face at all levels of the game. We offer a variety of parent education resources and initiatives, ranging from educational articles and best-practice recommendations to financial assistance and college preparation. Our coaching department is also available to help you create a parent education program tailored to your club or team needs.

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Online Articles and Links

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Introduction to Soccer and Rules of the Game

Advice for First-Time Soccer Parents

Parent Pocket Guide to the Rules

Laws of the Game Made Easy

Offside Made Easy

US Soccer Referee Program

South Texas Administrative Handbook

US Soccer Calendar Birth Year Registration Information and Mandates

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College Resources

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Free College Test Prep

As a benefit of membership with South Texas Youth Soccer, we are pleased to provide free access to acclaimed SAT and ACT PowerPrep™ Programs through eKnowledge. Members have access to more than 11 hours of video instruction and 3,000 files of supplemental test prep material, plus thousands of interactive diagnostic tools, sample questions and practice tests.

Member access covers the complete $350 cost of the SAT or ACT Test Preparation Program. Participating students pay only the $19.99 cost of program delivery, which includes materials, support, shipping and streaming.

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e-Knowledge Contact

For more information, visit eKnowledge.com/STXSoccer or contact eKnowledge at (951) 256-4076 or via email cheryl@eknowledge.com.‍

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College Search and Recruitment‍

If you’re interested in getting on the recruiting lists of college coaches, Choose It Right provides the tools and support to help you get noticed. As an STX Soccer Member, you have access to the website’s complete college search, selection and recruiting system for free or at an affordable discounted price. Contact the STX State office for your free promo code for the Essentials Package as a South Texas Youth Soccer member!‍

Choose It Right is a web-based, college search and selection system that helps high school students, student-athletes and their families find the right college that best fits their unique academic, athletic and financial criteria. The system provides a suite of easy-to-use tools and services that not only can help you get started on the right track, but also guide you every step along the way through the college search and selection process.

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