The State of Grassroots Soccer: Why Fundamentals Still Matter - with Coach Jesse Nova

Kids are jumping from rec to club way too early — and showing up without the basics.In this episode, Coach Jesse and I get real about what's broken in grassroots soccer:👉 Why kids are leaving rec before they're ready👉 The frustration of coaching older players who never learned fundamentals👉 Funding gaps and field shortages killing quality programs👉 Why "club" doesn't automatically mean "better"If you've ever asked yourself "Should my kid stay in rec or move to club?" — listen to this one first.