Good Game
Melissa Jacobs, David MurrayHelping parents navigate the ills of youth sports.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 138 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 20 days ago |
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U.S. Soccer's Missed Opportunities
Hi friends, Hope you’re all having a great summer! Finally back from vacation and eager to get back in the youth sports groove with you. First up: A few lingering thoughts on soccer in America.
Man, what a joyous ride for the USMNT until i...
Don’t Let Youth Sports Take Over Your Life
Good Game is a weekly newsletter speaking the language of youth sports parents. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support our efforts to educate and empower everyone with a stake in youth sports.
Ah, summer. Time to slow down,...
Youth Sports Social Media Gone Wild
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Graduation season is in full bloom, and for high school students it’s the glorious culmination of over a decade of education and discovery and puberty and awkwardness. College graduation can feel even mo...
The Soccer Journey No One Prepared Us For
When I spoke to author David Murray a few weeks ago about Soccer Dad, his new memoir on raising his daughter, Scout, from Lil’ Kickers phenom to D1 soccer player, I had to start with the obvious. The title. What exactly is the difference be...
The V: Parents Who Show Up (No Matter What)
Good Game is a 1-2x/week newsletter speaking the language of youth sports parents. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support our efforts to educate and empower everyone with a stake in youth sports.
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Youth sports journalist. Also, NFL for The Guardian and BBC. Former writer/editor/producer ESPN, SI and other fun spots.
Author of several books, including "Soccer Dad" (Disruption Books, 2026). Award-winning journalist. Founder and executive director of the Professional Speechwriters Association. Editor and publisher of Vital Speeches of the Day magazine.
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