When it comes to the cost of club soccer there are some things you need to know besides the coaching fees. Parents need to consider the extra cost of uniforms, league and tournament fees, escrow and travel. Depending on which age and league a team plays in, the total cost of club soccer is $4,000 – $8,000 per year. Coaching…
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When it comes to hot weather and soccer, it’s very important to know how to keep your body from overheating. Knowing how to protect yourself by eating, drinking, resting and wearing the right clothes makes a big difference. Players who do these things right keep themselves safe and perform much better. Heat exhaustion definition A condition caused by exposure to…
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A few Summers ago I got plantar fasciitis that lasted a full year… No fun! Finally I went out and got a pair of these Feetures socks and then another 10 pairs over the following months… After that I got special insoles/inserts. The pain in my foot got better by the day and after a month or two I was…
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The outside jab pass in soccer is something that most players never learn. Some kids are told not to do it by coaches, which I do understand because it might be a situation where the player should have used their other foot at that moment. Although, for advanced players [ages 12+] coaches should be teaching it. The reason is because…
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Utility players in soccer are rare, especially at older and higher levels. At young ages [6-11] I think coaches should put players in different positions so they learn them… Then by ages 14-21 they are equipped and confident. Yes, some players are better at defense, while others are natural mids or forwards. Although, when you get into high school, college…
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It’s not easy to say who the best youth soccer clubs in Florida are because there are so many! After researching different leagues / rankings from all ages, both boys and girls I had to put 10 clubs instead of 5, unlike most of the other states. Another resource used was a local A-license coach [Alvin] who’s been there for…
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Is futsal a more impactful tool than traditional soccer training? Discover the unique benefits of futsal and its effectiveness in honing player skills under pressure, ball control, and off-the-ball maneuvering. Futsal is a good tool to help build players skills while under pressure. Since it’s only 5v5 you get lots of chances on the ball and how to defend and…
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