I can still remember all my years playing college soccer, especially that first year. The reason the first year sticks out is because that is the hardest year. You are the youngest player, the level is harder, everything is new. I was recruited to play forward, but half way through my Freshman year our best defender got hurt. I went…
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Competition in youth soccer is becoming more intense with each passing year and in more parts of the country and we see the exaggeration of that on reality television all the time. Children are losing the opportunity to have fun with sports – for it to be a healthy break from other parts of a busy life. The opportunity to…
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Whether shoulder or slide tackling, it’s important to learn when and how to do it. One of the most important elements to the game is playing aggressive. Although, it’s vital that young players learn to play clean while doing so. Note: This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Tackling is…
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The U-20 Women’s World Cup is a international event that happens every 2 years, instead of 4 like the senior WC. This is a very interesting and important age group because many are the future stars of the senior national teams. Over the past few decades there are a few countries who have come on the scene, like Spain. On…
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If you want to perform like a pro athlete [and who doesn’t, really?], news flash: It’s not all about the training. You are what you eat, too. “The intensity of women’s training has increased, and with that, the need to refuel correctly is more vital than ever before,” says sports nutritionist Dawn Scott, a fitness coach for the U.S. Women’s…
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When it comes to making sports safe for girls, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. We need to offer soccer solutions that strengthen and protect our players. The majority of injuries for youth girls are also sourced in developmental progress. If your kid says they’re hurt it is important to listen to their complaint. Soccer is a tough…
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The world cup is so important because it’s the biggest tournament on the globe… There is no other sports as popular. Literally, every country plays it. Overview of Popular Sports Worldwide The most popular sports globally are ranked primarily by the number of fans they attract. Cricket is so high because of the high population in India where the sport…
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