The Best Shin Guards
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The Best Shin Guards

Shin guards are an essential piece of soccer equipment. They protect a player’s lower legs and shins from errant kicks, and are often required in soccer leagues by rule. There are several types of shin guards, and the best shin guards are usually a matter of personal preference. This article will describe the different types…

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?…

Are All Soccer Cleats Good for Indoor Soccer?
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Are All Soccer Cleats Good for Indoor Soccer?

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…