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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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How to Take a Penalty Kick
October 17, 2018
Aim for inside of the post but not too close to the post to give you some room to be a bit off target wide and still have the ball go in the side netting. Penalty Kick! Today we are learning how to take a penalty kick or also known as a PK.  There are […]
The Standard Defensive Header Is Easy to Learn
October 14, 2018
You don’t need to be 6 feet tall to be great at heading. In fact, the most important factor is not how tall you are, instead it is the technique. The most used heading technique in soccer is the standard or defensive header. Regardless of your position you will always need to use the defensive heading technique in […]
What Should Parents Say When Their Child Is Frustrated With Playing Time?
October 9, 2018
A better approach is to acknowledge the pain, let them know that you understand it, and then remind them that they’ll be fine. It may take a little while, but they will survive it – we always do. One of the hardest things to deal with as an athlete – youth to pro – is […]
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Words of Advice from Soccer Parents
October 9, 2018
We asked parents what they wish they had known about soccer from the get-go—and coaches shared their tips, too.
Teenage Boy With Soccer Coach on Stretching Session. Young Football Player Training With Stretching Bands. Workout Stretching Bands
The Penalty Kick Rules Revealed
October 8, 2018
You can see the penalty kick as a form of direct free kick which means that a goal may be scored directly from it. If no goal is scored the game continues on as usual.
Youth Soccer Warm Up Stretches
October 3, 2018
Encourage young athletes to extend their arms out to the sides, then swing them across their body — as if they were giving themselves a hug. Soccer is growing in popularity in the United States — especially among children. As with all team sports, it’s crucial to maintain safety when it comes to youth soccer […]
1 V 1 Soccer Goalkeeper Drill
October 2, 2018
The goalkeeper needs to come off his line and try to smother the shots as the striker turns and tries to beat him. Middlesbrough stopper Victor Valdes is great at pulling off saves when he goes one-on-one with a striker – and if you run this session your goalkeepers could master the art, too. WHY […]
Do’s and Don’t of College Recruiting
October 2, 2018
Make personal contact (don’t make mom or dad call). Follow up on the season; ask about experiences with the team. Doing this shows real interest. Who is Coach Hyndman? The US Youth Soccer Show recently sat down with Schellas Hyndman, head coach of FC Dallas in Major League Soccer, to talk about the do’s and don’ts […]
My Son Is Playing Wide but Doesn’t Get the Ball Very Often
September 26, 2018
Keep moving off of the ball but into a space that connects you with the passer and allows you to move the ball to where you want to go. Parent Question “The season is just starting and my 13 year old son has a new coach and is playing in a new position. In the […]
Youth Soccer Participation Has Fallen Significantly in America
September 25, 2018
Over the past three years, the percentage of 6- to 12-year-olds playing soccer regularly has dropped nearly 14 percent, to 2.3 million players, according to a study by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. With its gables, turrets and iron railing, U.S. Soccer House — as the mansion housing the U.S. Soccer Federation is known […]
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