What the 2026 World Cup Taught Me About Building a Plan That Holds Up Under Pressure
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 sent home USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Portugal in one of the most dramatic rounds in tournament history. Coach Markens breaks down every result and what it means for... ...more
WorldCup 2026-Games
July 11, 2026•5 min read
What the 2026 World Cup Chaos Teaches Us About Resilience
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 delivered shocking upsets. Here is what Germany losing to Paraguay and Cape Verde pushing Argentina teaches us about resilience and raising mentally tough young soccer p... ...more
WorldCup 2026-Games
July 08, 2026•5 min read
What the 2026 World Cup Is Teaching Soccer Parents Right Now
The 2026 World Cup has delivered incredible underdog stories and historic upsets. Here is what Cape Verde, Egypt, Paraguay and Scotland teach soccer parents about raising resilient young athletes. ...more
WorldCup 2026-Games
July 07, 2026•5 min read
What Parents Need to Know About the World Cup: Big Highlights and Lessons
The 2026 World Cup's opening round delivered massive upsets and star performances. Here's what soccer parents can teach their kids about resilience using the biggest moments so far. ...more
WorldCup 2026-Games
June 18, 2026•3 min read
My Favorite Soccer Nation at the 2026 World Cup — And the Philosophy That Changed the Game Forever
The Netherlands has never won the World Cup. Here is why they are my favorite team — and how the philosophy of Total Football and Johan Cruyff still shapes the way I coach youth soccer today. ...more
WorldCup 2026-Games
June 17, 2026•3 min read
How Smaller Nations Are Shaking Up the 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde held Spain. Morocco matched Brazil. The 2026 World Cup's first week delivered upsets nobody saw coming. Here are the top 5 performances — and what they mean beyond the field. ...more
WorldCup 2026-Games
June 16, 2026•3 min read
