Skills

An estimated 1.3 billion people (or one in six people worldwide) experience significant disability, according to the World Health Organization. With disability playing a major role in the lives of many, making accessibility a priority is essential in day-to-day life — including when out on the field. From the current adaptations out there to how coaches … Read more

Soccer is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, CNN reports. The number of soccer fans has increased by 52% since 2012, a growth that outpaces all other major American sports, including baseball, basketball, ice hockey, and American football. With soccer’s popularity only continuing to grow, we can naturally expect more players to take up the sport. … Read more

Nutrition is essential for supporting an athlete’s general health and training needs, notes Medical News Today. Hydration, caloric needs, and meal and snack timings are all important nutritional factors for athletes to consider, however, knowing what foods are best for game day — and when to eat them — can be overwhelming. From the role that … Read more

Soccer injuries are becoming more and more prevalent in the top leagues as fixture congestion puts strain on players. This is the case, too, in amateur leagues, with studies showing a rising level of emergency department admissions for soccer-related injuries across the country. As these admissions and injury rates rise, it has become obvious that lesser-known injuries are … Read more

Becoming a soccer star is the fruit of many years of hard work that commences in youth. Cristiano Ronaldo, for instance, started playing for Andorinha when he was just seven (his father was a kit man for the team!) and Benzema began his football career at Bron Terraillon SC at the age of eight. It is one … Read more

Strength training is a key aspect of training regimes for all successful soccer players. In fact, strength also underpins agility, endurance, speed, and power — every quality you need to be a good soccer player, no matter the position. Despite this, strength training can often be overlooked by soccer players. Fortunately, by implementing the best strength training … Read more

Soccer is played by millions of people across all genders and ages. Recent data reveals that soccer participation is at an all-time high in the US, and in 2019 there were 11.9 million outdoor soccer participants across the country. Not only is it a fun pastime, but playing soccer is a great way to foster camaraderie, community engagement, … Read more

There are plenty of games inspired by soccer, but ice soccer might just be the most inventive yet. While a few variations of the sport have emerged recently, there’s no doubt that the craze has kicked off, and that ice soccer is going to be a game that everyone is playing soon enough. The best part … Read more

Unlike swimming or gymnastics, soccer is not a sport that naturally makes you flexible. This makes it even more important for soccer players to regularly exercise to develop flexibility since it impacts more than just your muscles. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) enhanced flexibility can reduce sports injury risk, improve muscle balance … Read more