Blog for Parents of Young Athletes

In turn, the European continent has elite-level leagues that are the benchmark in terms of the competitiveness of world soccer. Therefore, the demands in the academies and camps of large entities are very high and demanding. In addition, the camps have specialized plans for goalkeepers, in order to expose them to a highly competitive environment so that they can exploit…

Girls’ soccer continues to grow in importance in the United States, home to one of the most decorated national teams in the history of the sport, with the likes of Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach. In fact, women’s soccer in the United States has very little to envy the European continent in terms of the level of competition,…

The recent foundation of Inter Miami F.C., with the main investment of ex-footballer David Beckham, has been one of the great incentives for soccer to be one of the most relevant topics for citizens in the streets. In addition, the arrival of Lionel Messi, followed by figures such as Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, have raised the quality…

For this reason, Spain is an excellent place to train as a soccer goalkeeper. This is largely due to the many academies and camps for soccer goalkeepers that exist in the country and that are available to all children who want to reach the highest level. These camps are offered by major Spanish soccer institutions, such as FC Barcelona and…

Of course, there is also the option of enrolling kids in a professional club’s academy. This automatically guarantees that they will be on the club’s radar and, if they perform well enough, they could be part of the team in their respective category and move up the ladder in the future. However, each alternative has its pros and cons, as…

Any high level or elite soccer player who wants to continue to level up their skills should consider signing up for a High Performance Soccer School. These schools aim to expose players to a highly competitive environment in which to test themselves, while also learning more advanced skills for their repertoire. However, the content, teachings and level of each school…

In Ertheo we know that choosing a soccer and English camp for our children is quite complicated. There are many campuses, with different levels of soccer and languages, in addition to the doubt and concern that arises when the option appears to send our children several weeks to England, a country with a different culture, although there are also programs…

Of course, there are differences in camp approaches depending on location. Europe is a continent where soccer is a traditional sport that has been played at the highest level for over a hundred years. In the United States, soccer is an emerging sport that has steadily gained popularity in recent years, but still has a lot of ground to gain…

Children’s and adolescents’ interest in sports can be as short-lived as their growth. As they go through different developmental stages, various factors can influence their perception of and participation in sports activities. Dropping out of sports in adolescence and childhood is a common phenomenon, and understanding its causes and consequences is essential for parents. In this article, we will explain…

Coaching youth soccer isn’t easy. Youth soccer coaches are responsible for developing their players so they can advance to higher levels as they grow and improve. While every coach has their own unique strategy and coaching style, survey results indicate that youth soccer coaches often overlook key aspects of player development. At Ertheo Sports and Education, we surveyed close to 40 soccer coaches…