Coaching Resources--Articles and Blogs

Soccer Shin Guards for Kids

Have you gone shopping for soccer shin guards for your young player lately? It is incredible when you see the scope and depth of your options. There are numerous manufacturers claiming their shin guards offer the best protection and are the most affordable. Want to know more for your child's sake? Read the complete article...

Coaching Youth Soccer

Okay, so you either you volunteered to coach your child's soccer team or you are facing another season as an experienced volunteer coach. Are you ready? Have you thought about how will you teach the fundamental skills, run effective practices, and keep your youngsters attention? Read the complete article...

Soccer Shoes and Cleats for Youth

Many of us know our young soccer players’ feet grow quickly. This makes outfitting the family (kiddies, teens and grown-up kids) with new soccer shoes—a bit expensive. We are not just talking once a year, but it many cases every season (Fall to Indoor to Spring to Fall). Read the complete article...

Young Soccer Player's and Shoe Laces

In a soccer match, the last thing you need to worry about is your players’ shoe laces! Imagine being able to say “Mary or Sammy put their cleats on before leaving home, their soccer shoes have a snug fit, and I know their shoe laces will stay secure until the game is over!” Read the complete article...

 Fielding a Better Skilled Soccer Team

Prior to the beginning of every soccer season, every coach begins to think about what they need to do to field a better-skilled soccer team for the coming season. Rest assured, your opposing coaches are pondering the same issue. Coaches also know they need fresh ideas to make practices interesting and fun for the kids. We all know keeping their attention is half of the battle! Read the complete article...

Coaching Girls' Soccer

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. Read the complete article...

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