Heading in Youth Soccer: Rules, Drills, and Safety Tips 

A soccer player balances a ball on his head as he practices heading on a sunny day against a clear blue sky

Heading in soccer is when players use their heads to hit and guide the ball. It is an integral part of the sport, and each player may do it between six and 12 times a match, on average. However, there has been a lot of talk in recent years about whether heading causes concussions and…

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Concussions in Soccer: The Ultimate Guide for Parents, Coaches, and Players 

When people think of concussions and head injuries, soccer isn’t usually the first sport to come to mind. However, according to a study published in the medical journal World Neurosurgery, up to 22% of all soccer injuries are concussions. Although that number isn’t as high as sports like rugby, football, and ice hockey, concussions in…

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CT Rush Columbus Cup

  CT Rush Columbus Cup Gender/Age: Boys and Girls U9-U15 Location: Easton, Brookfield, So.Salem   Dates: 10/12- 10/13 Age Groups U9-15 (2016-2010)   ENTRY FEES: U9-10- $625 U11-12- $895 U13-15- $945   Mailing Address: Northeast Rush Soccer / 48 Clearview Knoll, Middlebury, CT 06762          Entry Complete the online application entry form accessed from…

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Soccer Strategy Breakdown Series: Part 3

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Soccer Gameplay Decisions Learning how to identify a gameplay opportunity isn’t easy and abilities vary widely among young players. Key decisions that players must make include estimating the distance to the goal, knowing when to pass to another teammate, and learning when to kick the ball toward the goal to score. It’s common for young…

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Fueling Success: Nutrition Tips for Young Soccer Athletes

young soccer players hydrating during the game

Like any other athletes, young soccer players rely on the right fuel to physically perform at their best. Healthy nutrition and hydration play a key role in the development and success of soccer and other aspiring sports stars. To ensure kids put their best cleats forward, let’s explore some essential nutrition tips designed specifically for…

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Soccer Strategy Breakdown Series: Part 2 — Defense Formations

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In youth soccer, strategy, careful planning, and teamwork are all important parts of mastering this exciting, competitive, beautiful game. Helping young players learn about effective defensive formations and strategies can make a big difference in their performance on the field. Read on to learn about some of the winning youth soccer defensive formations that can…

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Youth Soccer Safety: Injury Prevention and First Aid Tips

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Injury Prevention and First Aid Tips As youth soccer is an action-packed, competitive sport, coaches and parents should have basic first-aid knowledge and the ability to tend to an injured player until medical professionals can take over. The right injury prevention strategies encourage youth soccer safety to help them learn, have fun, and gain confidence.…

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