04/04/2026
Landon Donovan said it best.
“It’s a disaster… we have to win at 7 years old. It’s ridiculous.”
That mindset is exactly what’s broken in youth soccer.
At Soccer Routes, we’ve made a different choice.
We choose development over winning.
Because if a child can’t control the ball, pass, shoot, cross, they can’t play the game (short or long term) no matter what team they’re on.
We put fun first.
Because kids who enjoy the game stay in the game. And staying in the game is where real growth happens.
We keep adult pressure out.
No standings. No politics. No “must win” at age 6,7,8 - that’s complete madness and will destroy US soccer within 10 years.
We’re age-appropriate learning, confidence, and freedom to fail.
We build real players.
Technical. Confident. Creative.
Not rushed. Not labeled. Not used to fill a roster and pay the mortgage of a club with no interest in your child.
We don’t monetize kids. We develop them.
Because long-term growth will always beat short-term wins.
The result?
Players who actually improve.
Players who stay in love with the game.
Players who are ready when it really matters.
Spring season begins April 11/12.
Spots are limited (as always).
Choose development. Choose your child.
Coach Adam
Owner
with the amazing photos