Your Success is Our success

Parents receive a positive, supportive environment where their child can develop.

Our programs help young players build confidence on and off the field, empowering them to reach the next stage of their development.

At Twellman Soccer, we strive to promote the beautiful game at all levels. Our mission is to inspire players and fans alike to embrace the sport through training, education, and community engagement.

Tim Twellman comes from a family deeply rooted in athletics and has played a significant role in shaping one of St. Louis’s most recognizable soccer families. 

As a father, Twellman helped guide the athletic development of his sons, Taylor  and James, and his daughter, Alexandra. Rather than focusing exclusively on soccer, he encouraged his children to participate in multiple sports, including baseball, softball, field hockey and basketball, believing that diverse athletic experiences build resilience, competitiveness, and overall character.

The Twellman family’s connection to soccer extended well beyond Taylor’s professional accomplishments. James attended Stanford University, where he played collegiate soccer before briefly pursuing the professional game. Alexandra excelled as a player at Saint Louis University before earning her nursing degree and continuing to maintain an active lifestyle rooted in fitness and athletics.

Alongside his wife, Moochie —daughter of Jim Delsing, who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball—Tim emphasized the importance of enjoying youth sports rather than measuring success solely by scholarships or professional outcomes. Their parenting philosophy centered on confidence-building, life lessons, family connection, and creating meaningful memories through athletics.

Building on these values, Tim founded Twellman Soccer and Choose It Right, organizations dedicated to youth player development, education, and college recruiting guidance. Through these programs, he has advocated for a healthier approach to youth sports by addressing issues such as burnout, escalating travel demands, and financial pressure on families. His philosophy—often referred to as “The Twellman Way”—promotes balanced development, teamwork, resilience, and long-term personal growth.

Since 2020, Twellman has also served as a Sporting Community Relations Consultant for St. Louis CITY SC, helping strengthen regional soccer relationships, identify emerging talent, and support academy development throughout Missouri and neighboring states. 

His continued involvement in the St. Louis soccer community reflects a legacy built not only on athletic achievement but also on mentorship, family values, and a lifelong commitment to youth development.

 Youth Sports: When the Cost and Commitment Go Too Far

Youth sports were once about fun, growth, and friendship. Today, for many families, that joy has

been replaced by stress, tight schedules, and heavy costs. What used to be play now feels like a full-time job.

The Price of “Opportunity”

Ask any parent in competitive sports, and they’ll likely say the same thing — it’s expensive. Club fees, uniforms, travel tournaments, private lessons, recruiting events — it all adds up. Families spend

thousands each year chasing exposure or scholarship hopes that rarely match the cost. 

What began as a local effort has turned into a national race for attention.

The Time Crunch

Money isn’t the only sacrifice. Families spend weekends driving long hours, eating on the run, and

juggling impossible schedules. Siblings wait at fields and gyms while parents miss time with each

other. Many young athletes are showing signs of burnout before high school even starts. What was

meant to be fun now feels like pressure.

Finding Balance Again

There’s nothing wrong with pursuing excellence — sports teach discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

But more tournaments and more travel don’t always mean better development. Kids need rest, creativity, and time just to be kids. Balance matters as much as ambition.

A Call for Perspective

As parents and coaches, we need to ask tougher questions:

Are we building better athletes, or burning them out?

Are we chasing the right goals?

And most importantly, are our kids still having fun?

It’s time to bring youth sports back to what they were meant to be — a place to learn, grow, and enjoy

the game. 

Let’s measure success not by miles traveled or money spent, but by the lessons learned and memories made along the way.