Why Soccer Players Should Eat Eggs

Yes, eggs can be a good part of a soccer diet! Although eggs have been given a bad rap because the yolk is high in cholesterol and has been thought to el

The Art of the Flip Throw

Alex Hansen takes a throw-in early on during an Idaho State womens soccer game. She knows that what shes about to do is going to cause a buzz in the crowd.

Are Youth Soccer Players Getting Worse?

If you REALLY want to help your developing and growing soccer players long term development, then this article is for you. If youre simply trying to win th

How to Recover From a Hard Soccer Practice

Whats best to eat for recovery after a hard workout? Thats what soccer players, marathoners, and body builders alike repeatedly ask. They read ads for comm

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6 Weight-Gain Tips for Soccer Players

My 8th grade son plays soccer. He is 5-foot-6 and weighs 108 pounds. He thinks drinking Muscle Milk will provide stronger muscles and make him a better run

Passing Tips From Julie Foudy

I receive a lot of questions on teamwork and passing. In other words, how to get your teams to string more passes together. One of my favorite exerc

Teaching Goalkeepers the Art of Distribution

Once the goalkeeper has the soccer ball, he or she becomes an attacking player. Just like any attacking player, the keeper wants to move the ball towards

How to Deal With Your Childs Heel Pain

Many parents of young athletes will face this issue. Most will spend weeks or even months trying to figure it out. The hope is that after reading this ar

How to Eat Right Before a Soccer Game

OK, Ill admit it. Ive put this article off for almost two years. Its a complex issue and I wanted to make it easy to understand, but not over simplified.

The 3 Best Formations for Youth Soccer

Ive got a few bucks in my pocket that bets you might be here for the wrong reason. Most coaches find this article because they want the best formation to w

Take Juggling to New Heights

The object of juggling is to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible without having it hit the ground. You can use any part of your body (feet,

The Role of the Defender

The defenders primary job is to deny penetration. The defender does this by preventing the attacker from either passing forward, dribbling toward the goa

New Book Offers Recipes for Soccer Success

With spring soccer season just around the corner for kids and families, a new book that hits shelves in April is a great way to keep players energized for

The Importance of the First Touch

During the course of a game most players are limited in their number of possessions, therefore its important to make the most of each opportunity. In th

11 Tips for Building Lateral Speed and Agility

Watch any soccer game and you will see players who can cover distances very fast and others who seem to be able to navigate congestion in the penalty are

Build a Soccer Champion in Your Own Yard

Have you ever watched youth soccer games and noticed a few players who really stood out as talented? Did you watch with amazement as they dribbled throug

8 Nutrition Tips for Traveling Soccer Teams

Traveling to a soccer tournament can be stressful for parents and coaches. Booking hotels, keeping track of dozens of players, organizing transportation...

A Practice on Small Group Defending

Warm Up: 5 to 10 minutes Activity Level: Mild, ramping up Space: General; 1 to 2 players per group Pressure The Game Groups of three; one ball per gro

Teach Your Young Goalkeepers to Talk

Goalkeeping is something that takes a lot of experience to be really successful. This is exactly why you see top-level goalkeepers playing into their 40s