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Soccer is played by more than 250 million people worldwide, making it the most popular sport on the planet. It’s simple rules, and engaging gameplay are a natural draw for spectators of all ages. It’s also known as “The Beautiful Game,” a name popularized by one of the sport’s greatest players, Pele.

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Navigating Youth Soccer Tryouts
May 18, 2018
And so I think it’s important that you shouldn’t just, for lack of word, willy nilly just sort of pick out based on things you hear about the next place you want to go. Jay is the Executive Director at the Richmond Strikers, has been in the youth game for over 20 years and is […]
Who You Use as Role Models Matters
May 3, 2018
While we may use our favorite player as an example for some things, it is important that we as coaches or parents also include in our examples athletes in which that they can both admire and see aspects of themselves. What coach or parent has not used the talents of a famous player as an […]
Why BOOT IT is a Four Letter Word
April 19, 2018
And the truth is that playing out of the back, if taught and executed correctly, is actually safer than sending the ball long. It’s something you hear at soccer games at all ages and levels in the United States all too often: A player wins possession of a ball deep in their own half and […]
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Five Tips for Removing Biases from Youth Soccer Tryouts
April 5, 2018
One thing teams can control is the effort they put into removing biases from their youth soccer tryouts
Fueling Our Youth Athletes
April 2, 2018
There are a lot of demands placed on our children athletically and nutrition is a way we can really help. We had record registration and attendance at our monthly webinar earlier today with expert guest, Abby Forman – Registered Dietitian, providing us with great insights on youth sports nutrition and how we can help our […]
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Nine Quick Tips to Increase Your Soccer IQ
April 1, 2018
Take what you have learned and use it to take your game to the next level. Continue working and learning to be the best soccer player possible. Soccer is a fun, yet challenging sport that requires quick thinking and technical skill. There’s a lot to learn before you can stand among the greats, so keep […]
Teach Youth Athletes Good Sportsmanship
March 27, 2018
Maintain self-control. Keep your cool, have a positive attitude and don’t overreact during practice or games. Be encouraging of other players. There’s nothing like the elated feeling your children get after winning a game they’ve practiced for day and night. But that good feeling can quickly dissipate when faced with bad sportsmanship. Youth sports are […]
Soccer Strategy: How to Play the 4-2-3-1 Formation
March 8, 2018
Centerbacks typically remain in defensive positions while the fullbacks are responsible for contributing to the attack and defense as mentioned before. The 4-2-3-1 is perhaps the most balanced and universally used formation in the modern game. It provides teams with adequate structure to defend effectively and quickly transition moving forward. The 4-2-3-1 is most often […]
Get Good Sleep! It has a Major Effect on Athletic Performance
February 28, 2018
To perform at your peak, try to get to your new destination as many days in advance as possible and get your body’s natural clock used to the new time zone. Most teenagers don’t get enough sleep. And here’s more challenging news for the young athlete: your sleep schedule plays a big role in your […]
Eight Steps to Crush It at a College ID Camp
February 18, 2018
While you are at camp try to find the opportunity to personally meet the coaches for the programs you’re interested in. Take a couple minutes to introduce yourself and tell them a little bit about yourself. Summer is just around the corner and for many high school soccer players, that means the opportunity to attend College […]
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