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. Another resource used was a local A-license coach [Alvin] who’s been there for about 20 years and has coached D1 college. A…
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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 explained 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…
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Traveling to tournaments or league games is a great time to make memories with family and friends. You can try different foods and see new things. Below are a few things you can do to stay healthy while traveling, yet still enjoy yourself. Light exercise tips to keep your body loose During the airplane or car ride it’s helpful to…
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In most sports you have to learn proper form, but when it comes to soccer mechanics kids are not being taught! One reason it’s overlooked is because athletic players can dominate opponents without having good form. Another reason mechanics are not being taught enough is coaches can just lay out cones and have kids do drills. For players to improve…
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Best Beginner Soccer Drills The best beginner soccer drills focus on ball control, dribbling, and passing. Players improve fastest by repeating simple drills consistently and developing a strong first touch. Dribbling drills (in & outs, inside/outside) 1-touch passing drills Ball control repetition The other day a dad whose oldest daughter is on my daughters rec team asked me what are…
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Advanced volley drills like these will help you jump ahead of your competition. Some you can do by yourself, others you’ll need a partner. The important things to know is that you will use these skills in the game. What you practice most is where you’ll improve, so remember to work on realistic skills and movements. Let’s get started! On…
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New Jersey youth soccer clubs have done a great job helping develop boys and girls of all ages. Legends are born here… Tim Howard, Carli Lloyd & Christie Rampone to name a few. The u7-u12 age group is completely different from u13-u19… Most of the technical development is coming from the younger age clubs, where then the MLS Next [ages…
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