It’s no secret that a lot of kids enjoy playing sports. In fact, about 60% of kids in the U.S. play organized sports outside of school. One of the most popular sports among children is soccer. Soccer is a Read More
Category: Coaching Tips
Sports Physicals vs. School Physicals: What’s the Difference?
If you have a young soccer player in your family, then you should understand the importance of sports physicals. Soccer is a great sport for young athletes to play — the sport often involves a full 90 minutes of Read More
3 Mental and Social Benefits of Playing Soccer
It’s no secret that playing sports helps kids stay physically active. This is especially true when it comes to soccer — besides the goalkeeper, soccer players continuously move up and down the field, traveling as many as five to Read More
Youth Sports Concussion Laws Aren’t Providing Correct Information, New Studies Find
According to recent studies, the youth sports concussion law that all 50 states have passed doesn’t truly give parents and athletes enough information to make informed decisions about playing sports. The studies were both from the University of Minnesota Read More
Have You Considered Being a Soccer Coach?
People around the world have been enjoying playing and watching the game of soccer since it began in England in 1863. Since then, the rules haven’t changed much but the dynamic of the game has. Soccer is no longer Read More
Prepping for Camp: 3 Tips to Get Your Soccer Skills in Shape
Many youth athletes play soccer all year long. Winter is a great time to work on conditioning and simple soccer skills so basic skills like ball handling don’t get rusty. However, many young soccer players may have seen the Read More
Don’t Act Like A Rookie: 3 Mistakes New Soccer Coaches Should Avoid
In the U.S., approximately 284,000 boys and 209,000 girls play high school soccer. If you want to pass on your love of the game to young players, soccer coaching is often a great way to go about it. But Read More
Tactic Tuesday
It’s that time of year when the hard work starts. Pre season camps and intense training sessions serve as the backbone of any successful season. Tactic Tuesday is here to help with ideas and concepts that will push players Read More
5 Important Skills Every Young Soccer Player Needs to Master
Since soccer began in England in 1863, the sport has appealed to children and adults alike. But while soccer is a lot of fun, there are also a lot of technical skills that are required. If your child wants Read More
Soccer Nutrition Misconceptions: Setting the Record Straight
If you’ve already signed up to participate in a soccer training program for summer, you’re probably very familiar with the rules of the game and the skills you need to play it. Building up your physical stamina is important Read More