Calm, 15-minute soccer support for parents
Helping our kids enjoy soccer and improve
without pressure, stress, or wondering if we're doing it wrong.
Most young soccer players do not need more pressure. They need more confidence.
EBBS is a calm, parent-first way to support our children's soccer development in just 15 minutes a week - designed for real family life, not perfect sidelines.
Most of us want to help.
We're just not sure what actually matters.
If we're honest, many of us have quietly wondered:
⚽ Are we doing too much… or not enough?
⚽ Should we be practicing more at home?
⚽ How do we support them without adding pressure?
⚽ Why does everyone seem to have a different opinion?
None of this means we're failing as parents.
It means we care, and we're trying to do the right thing in a system that isn't always clear.
EBBS starts there.
Support doesn't mean doing more. It means creating the right environment.
EBBS isn't about drills, tactics, or turning our homes into training grounds.
It's about learning:
- when to step in
- when to step back
- and how to support our kids without overstepping
That's where confidence grows.
That's where enjoyment stays.
That's where improvement actually happens - naturally, over time.
A simple 15-minute rhythm that fits real family life.
Short Parent Mini Sessions.
Guided 15-minute activities designed so parents can support their child - without needing soccer knowledge or technical instruction.
A Clear Weekly Focus.
So we know what matters this week, and we're not constantly guessing or chasing everything at once.
Ongoing Support & Perspective.
So we feel calmer, more confident, and better aligned with how our child is actually developing.
Books & Stories from EBBS
Practical guidance for parents. Deeper ideas about how players grow. Soccer stories that help children experience those ideas for themselves.
Practical
The 15-Minute Soccer Parent
For parents who want practical help now.
A short, practical guide to supporting young soccer players without pressure or overcoaching.
Available now
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Philosophy
Football Roots
Grown, Not Born.
For teen players, parents and coaches who want to understand development.
Why performance grows from behaviors, behaviors grow from habits, and habits grow from the environment around the player.
Coming soon
Stories
The Saturday Team
Soccer stories for children and families.
Stories about belonging, confidence, resilience, friendship and everything young players discover beyond the score.
Coming soon
Learn with the books. Experience it through the stories. Practice it together, starting with a free Parent Mini Session.
Created by Ian Ebbs
EBBS grew out of Ian's own experience as a soccer parent, a junior soccer coach and an author. He has coached junior soccer for 15 years, with children aged 4 to 15, and founded FootballBoots.co.uk.
Along the way, one thing stood out. The children who thrive aren't always the ones under the most pressure. Very often, they're the ones who feel supported, feel safe to make mistakes, and keep collecting small wins.
- Founder of EBBS and FootballBoots.co.uk
- 15 years coaching junior soccer, ages 4 to 15
- Author of The 15-Minute Soccer Parent
- A soccer parent to a son and daughters
Choose where to begin
For practical support this week
Start with a free 15-minute Parent Mini Session.
Start Your Free Mini SessionNo payment required. Just a simple first step.
For ideas and stories
Explore EBBS books for parents, coaches and young players.
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