Eat like a pro soccer player in regards to what foods and drinks to intake. The older you get the more athletes should realize how important eating healthy is. Your muscles will perform better when you eat the right foods. For instance, eggs and chicken will give you protein to protect your muscles. In addition, you need carbs for energy,…
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How to progress in soccer for ages 5-7 with video tutorials that build skill and confidence. Above all, you want the kids to learn to love dribbling the ball. For some it’s natural, where they don’t need a parent to spark passion. Then for other personalities, encouragement and teaching is needed. Note: This post contains some affiliate links for your…
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Pelé was a member of the Brazilian national team and is considered by many as the greatest footballer ever. He’s known for his famous bicycle kick and winning 3 world cups, one at age 17. Today kids think of the best player ever as either Messi or Ronaldo… That’s all opinion, but you can bet that Pelé is the hero…
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When it comes to the best soccer clubs in Ohio you can bet there’s a lot of talent. I remember flying into Cleveland years ago to visit a friend of mine who at the time ran one of the top 3 biggest futsal leagues in the country. Two things stuck out to me… Good soccer and cold weather:) Cincinnati is…
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Each week parents email asking about soccer coaching tips. Oftentimes it’s for U7-U10, but also for middle school ages. Either way many of the tips are the same when it comes to technical training and phrases and terms to use. Below I have listed a practice plan to use throughout the season. Feel free to copy or adapt it. Note:…
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For older youth players ages 12+ it’s beneficial to know what a flick-on is. The reason you want to know and learn this skill is because it will present itself to you at times. A flick on is usually going to be from using your head, but can also be from your foot. All positions except goal keepers will use…
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To improve your free kick and set pieces it’s a must that you learn these 3 things. Best techniques to shoot with power, get high reps and have the right mentality. In youth soccer the players use different techniques to shoot, but in the pros they bend most of them. When it comes to practicing on your own, one of…
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