Soccer is extremely popular among children from all over the world. Wherever you go, no matter which part of the world you are at, you can see children chasing and kicking the ball around. But why is soccer so popular with kids? Soccer as a sport that is chosen by kids more often than other sports, has a great potential because it is played in fast pace. Kids love just that. By playing soccer, they do not need to wait forever for their turn to come. They can run and fight for the ball all the … [Read more...]

Kids soccer shoes have to be bought by parents for their kids. They can't decide which is best for them. It is not too difficult to find a good pair if they use some time-tested methods to find them. Depending on where the game is being played, kids may require indoor or outdoor soccer shoes. There is a big difference in how shoes are made for different surfaces. Outdoor Shoes Need To Be More Tougher Outdoor surfaces are never perfect, and shoes have to put up with considerable amount … [Read more...]

In soccer practice, it doesn't take a lot to teach and train different kinds of skills to players to get successful. The kids can be trained on three different kids of techniques. There's no significant difference in training the kids in soccer skills or some other technique. Different people call these teaching methods by different names. I call it as "FIG". It'll be described for you in the following paragraphs. Foundation: In soccer training, this consists of the base upon which the team's … [Read more...]

Do you want to build a winning girls' soccer program, on the field and off? In Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully, one of the nation's top high school coaches, Debra LaPrath, shares her expertise on all aspects of coaching--player development, leadership, conditioning, teamwork and much more. From establishing a coaching philosophy to making decisions during a game, this is the approach that has made her program a perennial powerhouse. The author clearly outlines the importance of defining … [Read more...]

Everyone loves to play a game of soccer, who wouldn't? If you are keen on soccer but find it difficult to last even until half time, then you are not fit enough to play the game. With one too many entertainment shows on the telly, is it any wonder that you are finding soccer a bit difficult to handle? Soccer is one game where you have to be fit enough to play. It is just not possible to play soccer especially if you are carrying a pot belly at least not to win anyway. But selecting the right … [Read more...]