We all know the physical, psychological, and social benefits of playing sports for girls, so why do we quit? I talked to some former female soccer players to find out why they quit and here are the most common reasons. Burnout No matter how much she loves the game, every athlete is subject to burnout. … Read more
Many socceristas got into the game because of the USWNT. They saw stars like Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe light up their TV screens with magnificent skill, power, and determination. The USWNT is, without doubt, an inspiration to young soccer players everywhere. Their won’t-lose attitude sets them apart from the rest … Read more
Not all coaches may understand what you are going through. In fact, your coach may not have much emotional intelligence at all. So, what do you do when you need a bit of empathy in your sporting environment? Coaches love to instruct and give constructive criticism, though they don’t always do so in the best … Read more
It’s been about one year since COVID-19 took the world by storm and caused everything to shut down. This rollercoaster of a pandemic leaves the future of the world uncertain. Though the sports world is trying to get back to normal, we’re not quite there yet. However, the efforts that are being taken to allow … Read more
As much fun as a weekend-long soccer tournament can be, especially out of state, there is usually a lot of time to kill. Here are a few of our favorite things to do at soccer tournaments while waiting for our next game. Learning Apps If you’re a soccerista who likes to make good use of … Read more
If there’s one thing every Soccerista knows beyond the shadow of a doubt, it’s the vital role soccer sweats play in the wardrobe. Where would we be without our most reliable pair of soccer sweats? Uncomfortable and cold, that’s where! We are lucky to be living in a time that has made sweatpants not just … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of plans on hold. One of the casualties of this has been the development of girls’ youth soccer across the globe. In England, girls had been told by the English FA to stop training because of the coronavirus pandemic. The FA is also being accused of sexism as … Read more
There’s few things more nerve-wracking for young Socceristas than trying out for a new club – especially if it’s one of the top youth soccer clubs in the U.S. We’ve all been there, sitting in anticipation on the drive there, visualizing how you’ll play, and imagining what your potential new teammates are like. Everyone has … Read more
What does it take to play at the highest level? It’s no secret that the USWNT has an insane training regimen. But before they became champions and bonafide legends of the sport, they were just kids playing high school and youth club soccer like the all young socceristas out there. While it takes an enormous … Read more
Many young soccer players have had to re-evaluate their club team at some point in their development. Is the coach the right fit? If you want to play in college, are you being seen by enough recruiters? Do you get along with your teammates? Perhaps most importantly, are your individual skills as a player being … Read more