Local Soccer News

2 days ago
The Best Warm-Up Exercises to Keep Kids Safe

Whether you get a cramp or get winded earlier than usual, if you’ve ever tried to play a sport without warming up first, you know how bad it can be for your body. That’s why it’s so important to have your kids warm up before practice or a big game.

Set aside between five and 15 minutes for warm-up exercises, and another 5-15 for cooling down after play.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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3 days ago
How Can Soccer Players Use Nutrition to Maximize Their Performance?

If you currently play soccer or are a coach who wants to help your team play their best, it’s worth knowing the basics of nutrition and how they specifically apply to anyone who plays this sport. What makes soccer especially challenging is it combines bursts of extremely intense activity with the need to maintain stamina for up to two hours.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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5 days ago
Helpful Tips for First Time Youth Soccer Coaches

Although you may not be able to get out on the field and play for an entire match, that doesn’t mean you can’t be involved in your favorite sport. In addition to watching games on TV or in person, volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a very rewarding experience.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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7 days ago
Proper Strength Training Can Improve the Performance of Any Player

Most coaches spend a significant amount of time reviewing the performance of their team and thinking about new drills that they can introduce during practice. While there’s a lot of value in both of those uses of a coach’s time, the one oversight many coaches make is failing to utilize strength training.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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9 days ago
Building a Coach’s First Aid Kit

As a soccer coach, eventually you’re going to have to deal with player injuries. For most of us, this means knowing how to treat minor sprains, cuts and the occasional bee sting. For an unlucky few, this means dealing with serious or life-threatening injuries.

Hopefully you’ll never fall into the second category, but it’s always best to be prepared.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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10 days ago
Four Benefits of Children’s Soccer

Does your child show athletic talents like being able to run for extended periods, kick accurately and even dribble a ball with his or her feet? If so, your child may be interested in playing soccer. While you can encourage your child’s skills by watching soccer matches, you have a much better chance at enhancing those skills by allowing her to join a team.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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11 days ago
The Biggest Mistakes Soccer Coaches Make

You know the saying, if you can’t do, teach? But since many of them had successful careers before deciding to pass their knowledge onto a younger generation, that’s usually not the case with youth soccer coaches. However, teaching and coaching isn’t something everyone’ cut out for. If you’re new to the coaching world, there are a few faux pas to watch out for.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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14 days ago
The Best Soccer Coaching Drills

Playing a sport is vastly different than coaching it. However, much of the time, the best players can make the best coaches. If you’re getting ready to coach your first soccer team, you’re probably equally nervous and excited. While you’ll probably want to kick things off with your own favorite drills and exercises, stop and think a moment before you just wing it.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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Sports injuries in contact sports are extremely common.  In soccer,  where players both young and old are often reckless, and little emphasis is put on safety gear for a full contact sport, many players have seen their fair share of the Doctor as a result of a bad tackle.  Even apart from the contact portion of the worldwide sport, soccer players commonly experience injuries solely because of the physical demands required to play it.…

24 days ago
Essential Soccer Training Drills: 3 v. 2

Most soccer games regularly feature at least one occasion where three attackers face off against two defenders, leading to great plays, nail-biting moments and the potential for games to be won and lost. Being ready for kind of challenge can be crucial both for offenders who want to take advantage of the opportunity before the other team can muster the equalizing player and for defenders who need to prevent the attack from succeeding.…

About Shane Jones

I have been a long time soccer fanatic who naturally loves to live and breath the sport. Having played at many different competitive levels as well as coached the youth, I have developed a passion for talking about the game. My goal is to help educate on local opportunities to become involved in the soccer community, as well as help provide instruction, and entertainment for all soccer enthusiasts.

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