Should Your Child Play Competitive Soccer? How to Know

Should Your Child Play Competitive Soccer? How to Know

If you and your child share a love of soccer, it might seem like a logical step to channel your child’s passion into playing competitively. There can be fear about waiting too long to make the changeover from recreational soccer since you don’t want your child to fall too far behind. But competitive soccer can…

What Should Youth Soccer Players Eat? The Complete Guide

What Should Youth Soccer Players Eat? The Complete Guide

It’s important to think carefully about what youth soccer players are eating. Good nutrition is essential for athletes at any age to perform at their best. Improper nutrition can lead to poor performance and can even result in sports injuries. This is why it’s so critical to ensure that proper nutrition is maintained.  For proper…

What Are Mini Soccer Balls Used For?

What Are Mini Soccer Balls Used For?

Anyone who’s familiar with soccer balls will know that they come in multiple sizes, including mini soccer balls. However, what is the point of mini soccer balls? Are they nothing but glorified souvenirs, or something else entirely? Mini soccer balls can be used to improve multiple soccer skills during practice, including foot control for all…

Do Youth Soccer Goalies Wear Cups?
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Do Youth Soccer Goalies Wear Cups?

Parents want to keep their children safe. It is no different when it comes to extracurricular sports. In soccer, goalie moms and dads may wonder: do youth soccer goalies wear cups? Some youth soccer goalies wear cups, and some choose not to. Parents and young athletes must consider their movement, comfort, hygiene, and convenience when…

How to Video Youth Soccer Games: Keep the Memories
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How to Video Youth Soccer Games: Keep the Memories

If your child plays soccer, and you would like to capture these moments, you probably want something better than a 10-second smartphone video. But you may not know where to start in producing the best video you can, preferably without breaking the bank. Capturing the moments of your child’s soccer game can be challenging. Read…

Slide Tackles in Youth Soccer: Everything You Want to Know
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Slide Tackles in Youth Soccer: Everything You Want to Know

It is all too exciting to see a professional soccer player take the ball away from an opposing player with a slide tackle. The timing, the strength and the grace of a slide tackle are beautiful to watch. Naturally, youth soccer players want to imitate what they see the pros doing. But is it safe?…