Parents are a core part of a player’s development — helping to support their mental and physical health, ensuring great nutrition, and advising them on their next steps.
Pacific FC’s leadership and coaches understand that these complex responsibilities are often new to parents, which is why we assembled a Parent’s Summit to help parents take their players to the next level in soccer. The event was held live on March 25, 2022, and this page brings you all the resources, videos and presentations from our special guests.
Featured speakers:
- Mark MacDonald, celebrity nutrition coach and author
- Kassie Gray, CEO and founder of Female Footballers
- Kat Tarr, retired professional soccer player from the Portland Thorns; owner of Tarr Team Real Estate
- Mike Smith, youth sporting director of the Portland TImbers and Thorns
- Laura Schott, head coach of George Fox Women’s Soccer, former US National Team player
- Filly Afenegus, technical director of Pacific FC
- Don Williams, head of operations for the Americas — Sports Recruiting USA
Dig into the Parent’s Summit program to learn more:
Understanding the PFC Way — Developmental Framework
Filly Afenegus holds a US Soccer “B” coaching license. He is a five-time state champion coach and a former college player.
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The College Pathway
Don Williams has more than 22 years of coaching experience at the college and pro level.
Building Blocks for Young Players
Kat Tarr is a former college and professional player. She owns Tarr Team Real Estate, a sponsor of Pacific FC, and holds a US Soccer “B” license.
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Mental Health Strategies for Players
Kassie Gray is an expert in psychology and child development; a former UC Berkeley (Cal) player; and a U18 USWNT player.
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Nutrition and Your Student Athlete: Gaining Food Freedom
Mark MacDonald is founder of Venice Nutrition; the best-selling author of Body Confidence; a US Tennis National Nutrition and Health Expert and former college soccer player.
Navigating the Youth Soccer Landscape
Laura Schott is a University of California All-American; twice Big Sky Conference coach of the year; and holds a US Soccer “A” license.
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