Youth Soccer
Youth Soccer Safety: The Importance of Proper Soccer Cleats for Kids
Safety should always be a top priority for youth soccer players. Although there are many ways to prioritize a young athlete’s health on the field, one detail that many parents and coaches often overlook is the choice of footwear. Properly fitted cleats not only help kids remain comfortable during matches and practices, but also help…
Read MoreSoccer and Mental Health: The Mental Benefits of Playing Youth Soccer
Many people view soccer as nothing more than an exciting sport or a way to stay physically fit, but the game offers many other benefits, including providing a boost to soccer players’ mental health. This is critical in the world today, especially for youth soccer players who might need a boost of confidence or who are developing…
Read MoreHeading in Youth Soccer: Rules, Drills, and Safety Tips
Heading in soccer is when players use their heads to hit and guide the ball. It is an integral part of the sport, and each player may do it between six and 12 times a match, on average. However, there has been a lot of talk in recent years about whether heading causes concussions and…
Read MoreFueling Success: Nutrition Tips for Young Soccer Athletes
Like any other athletes, young soccer players rely on the right fuel to physically perform at their best. Healthy nutrition and hydration play a key role in the development and success of soccer and other aspiring sports stars. To ensure kids put their best cleats forward, let’s explore some essential nutrition tips designed specifically for…
Read MoreThe Importance of Youth Soccer Strategy
When it comes to youth soccer, strategy, teamwork, and careful planning are key parts of this beautiful game. Teaching young players about effective formations and strategies can make a significant difference in how they play on the field, ultimately impacting their enjoyment of the game. Read on to learn about some of the winning youth…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Core Positions and Rules – Part 4 “The Offside Rule – Explained
Learn About the Offside Rule Without a doubt, the offside rule is the most misunderstood of the 17 laws of soccer. In fact, a memorable scene in the 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham used condiments in a café to illustrate how the offside rule works: “Don’t tell me. The offside rule is when the…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Core Positions and Rules: Part 3 – Offense Fundamentals
At its core, soccer pits each team’s offense against the opposing team’s defense. Players use multiple skills to defeat the defense by scoring the deciding goal to win the game, as well as preventing the other team from scoring. As players grow and advance, the number of players increases, making the game even more challenging.…
Read MoreYouth Soccer Safety: Injury Prevention and First Aid Tips
Injury Prevention and First Aid Tips As youth soccer is an action-packed, competitive sport, coaches and parents should have basic first-aid knowledge and the ability to tend to an injured player until medical professionals can take over. The right injury prevention strategies encourage youth soccer safety to help them learn, have fun, and gain confidence.…
Read MoreYouth Soccer Series: A Parent’s Guide to Core Positions and Rules – Part 2
Basic Rules of Soccer Part 2 Coaches are soccer players’ main source of knowledge when it comes to playing the game, especially when it comes to following age-appropriate youth soccer rules. Because many coaches may have their children on their teams, players’ families should understand the basic rules of soccer and the positions. Families cheer…
Read MoreYouth Soccer Series: A Parent’s Guide to Core Positions and Rules – Part 1
Core Soccer Positions Part 1 According to U.S. Youth Soccer, U6 to U12 players use smaller fields and modified rules to help make the game safer, more fun, and easier to learn. All U6 to U19 players must have the opportunity to play 50% of the game, as determined by the coach. The number of…
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