Translating Coach Speak: What Soccer IQ Really Means for Your Child

Hey, it’s Neil Crawford, host of The Inside Scoop. In this episode, I dig into a term we hear all the time—soccer IQ—but rarely define clearly. What does it really mean? Why do so many players lack it? And what can we actually do about it?I also share how I'm helping my own son improve in this area—and why most clubs aren't teaching it like they should. Let’s break it down and challenge some assumptions.