In this episode of The Inside Scoop, I answer a question I hear all the time from parents — “How can I help my child become more confident, especially in 1v1 situations against stronger players?”

A fellow parent reached out about their almost 11-year-old who is technically decent but lacks confidence when the pressure is on. I’ve been there — not just as a coach, but as a dad working with my own sons. And the truth is, confidence in soccer doesn’t come out of thin air; it comes from having a rock-solid technical foundation and getting real reps over time.

In this episode, I share:

• Why most of us parents (me included) often get our child's skill level wrong — sometimes we overestimate, sometimes we underestimate

• Why confidence and technical ability go hand-in-hand

• How I personally use Anytime Soccer Training to build that rock-solid technical foundation for my boys

• Why you don’t need a fancy, custom plan — you need structure, consistency, and patience

• How the program helps parents like us guide our kids without overwhelming them or ruining the fun

If you’re trying to help your child feel more confident, especially when facing tougher players, this is the exact conversation you need. I’ll walk you through what I do, what I’ve learned (the hard way), and how Anytime Soccer Training fits into the solution.

And don’t miss the quick preview — we’ve got a big interview coming up with the Head Scout from Southampton Academy.