Month: July 2020

Soccer cleats are a weakness of mine – in a good way.  I love shopping for and purchasing cleats.  When I was a kid, soccer cleats were usually black and nondescript.  Now, they’re full of color with some fantastic designs and interesting technologies.  That said, cleats should be matched to the playing surfaces — especially…

As with most youth sports, soccer is a balancing act.  You want your player to develop without burning out.  You want to push your player’s limits without injuring them.  It’s difficult to know where to draw the line – what is optimal.  So, how often should kids practice soccer? US Youth Soccer recommends the following…