They'll Practice If They Love It — Why This Advice Is Backwards

I hear this all the time from soccer parents: "If my kid really loved the game, they'd practice on their own." I used to believe it too. But here's the problem — it's backwards.I'm going to break down why competency, not love, is what actually drives a kid to keep playing. Why waiting for your child to "show love" before you step in might be costing them years of development. And why the love you're waiting for might never show up... unless you're the one who builds it.If you've got a kid who says they love soccer but won't touch a ball outside of practice — this episode is for you.