With the 26th season of the English Premier League underway, we look at some of the top clubs and their expectations: Arsenal There was a lot of disappointment when Arsenal ended last season in fifth place and missing out on a place in the Champion’s league. However, that loss is less of a bitter pill to swallow after winning the […]
» Read moreWhen looking for a soccer ball, you will notice that you get cheap soccer balls and then you also get balls on the other side of the spectrum that are extremely expensive. There are good reasons for the large variance in pricing. It all depends on factors like size and environment. Here are some things to consider when buying soccer […]
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The typical amateur soccer player spends about two-thirds of the year playing soccer. However, the training does not end there, during the other months, players continue to train at different levels of intensity. Here is what the typical calendar looks like for a player: Pre-season training The point of early pre-season training is to get your body and mind ready […]
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One of the hallmarks of different soccer teams is their playing styles. You can immediately differentiate a Latin American or Spanish team from a German team just from the way they play. Here is a basic breakdown of how three different teams play: British Players from the UK are physical, quick and direct. It is a no-nonsense style of play […]
» Read moreIf you’re a parent who is new to the game of soccer, you might be wondering why youth soccer uniforms don’t have padding built in. You have probably seen footage of a soccer game, enough to know there is running and tumbling involved. Is this really a safer alternative to a contact sport like football? Actually, yes. In many respects, […]
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Unlike for soccer practice and matches, soccer tournaments are especially demanding. There can be as many as two to three games in a single day and you will need to be prepared for it nutritionally. Failing to do so can result in not being able to play effectively after the first one or two games. Here is a nutrition checklist […]
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Written by Soccer Garage As the game of soccer has become more popular among both sexes, there is now a wide range of women’s soccer jerseys available in stores and online. Soccer jerseys come as part of a kit, which includes shorts and socks, and as a single item. Here are a few areas to consider when buying a women’s […]
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Endurance is one of the key aspects of physical fitness for soccer players. A typical game runs for 90+ minutes. This will involve running, jogging and sprinting multiple times for the duration of the game. Here we will look at how to build the level of endurance you will need for a game: Research has shown that in a 90-minute […]
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One of the best bits of advice given to young Soccer players who play striker is this: you miss all the shots that you never take. This was a quote by Hockey player Wayne Gretzky. It holds true for Hockey and it holds true for Soccer. Younger players start out with a natural hesitation to shoot. What they don’t realize, […]
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Hunting for a sponsor is par for the course when you join a travel team. As either a parent or player, you should be dedicated to the idea that you’ll be involved with fundraising on some level. Sponsorship covers the cost of soccer uniforms, supplies and more, but you have to present a proposal and show what you bring to […]
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