Here are some fun facts about the World Cup 2010 that will take place in South Africa June 11th - July 11th.

1. Fitness- Make sure you stay in shape. Play year round if possible to keep your endurance up and skills sharp. Playing year round helps you avoid having to do grueling endurance training to get your endurance up before the...

Remember the time when you froze your butt off on the sidelines at the soccer game because you thought it was going to be 70 degrees and it ended up being 35 instead? Or the time you forgot your folding chair and had to stand the whole time? Here...

It is important for your soccer player to have the energy they need to play to their full potential throughout the entire soccer game. Here I will share with you the best food to feed your star player before a soccer game. The foods listed are high in carbohydrates for a reason. Your body

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). I strongly suggest parents...

-One way to handle this is to remind your child that soccer is suppose to be a fun game. -Playing the best they can out on the field is what matters. -Soccer is a team sport. There is no reason to blame yourself for a loss.

Learn how to protect yourself and prevent injuries during a soccer game.

Soccer is an extremely fun sport, but you can't play if you don't wear the uniform correctly. Here's how you are supposed to dress for soccer. 1. Wear your socks over your shin guards. Your socks help keep the shin guards. The socks should be relatively...

-Be encouraging to your soccer star. -Don’t yell at the refs, they are doing their best. -In the younger years it’s about building their teamwork and very basic soccer skills.

Act big. When you receive the ball, square your shoulders and act like you are 6 feet tall. People respect that and if you can prove it to the other team by your play, they will be less likely to run you over because...

Choosing the right soccer gear can be a difficult chore. It doesn't matter whether you are choosing youth soccer gear, or gear for adults. It doesn't have to be painful. But with so many choices available, you need to ensure that the gear is of good quality, and will last through...

You're glued to the game, and your psychological well-being hinges on your favorite team scoring the winning goal. It's then that you realize that the fate of the game rests in the referee's hands--literally! Since the referee is a critical part of a game of soccer...

While it is undisputed that the origins of modern soccer, or football, originated in Britain, there is a great deal of evidence that points to this beloved game as having an older history. Where did the game of soccer really begin, and how old is it? To understand how...

What does it take to support your aspiring soccer star? Here are the top ten tips to being a great soccer parent. 1. Make sure your children know that--win or lose--you love them and are not disappointed with their performance. 2. Be realistic about your child's physical ability.

Whether you are a soccer player, coach, or parent it's important to be knowledgeable of soccer strategy. 1. Pay attention to the diagonal runs behind the defense. A center forward making an angled run just behind another defender, say a 10 yard sprint, at just the right moment, could be...

You can start teaching your child to kick a ball as little as 1 ½ years old. This is the age I started kicking with my nephew Jake. I wouldn’t enroll you child into a soccer class with other children until the age of...

Halftime is a great opportunity to be refueled and refreshed. Water is the best way to hydrate yourself. You want to stay away from drinking all the advertised sport drinks because they are just filled with sugar which will only hinder your...

How Is A Player Off Sides In Soccer? 1. Keep an eye on the closest defender to the goal (except the goalkeeper). 2. If you are between this defender and the goal that you are attacking, then you are in an offside position. 3. If you are in an...

Trying to figure out what size ball to get your soccer player? Check out this article and get all the details on soccer balls!

Making sure you soccer star has the correct equipment for their first soccer season is important. I would recommend going to an actual soccer store to shop for these items. If you don’t have one near you they should have these items at Sports Authority or Dicks as well.

View our library of training videos for parents.  These videos will teach you some basic skills that will allow you to actively participate in your child’s progress outside of regular practices. Pick and choose from our library of articles that will provide you with the most up to date information on healthy half-time snacks, the best ...