Blog for parents of young athletes

When thinking about North American women’s soccer, we naturally think of great players like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. However, it’s always important to remember that all these players were once part of camps and academies that honed their skills and helped them on their way. For this reason, major European clubs are hosting their own girls’ football camps on American soil to attract the…

For a few years now, there has been strong investment in women’s soccer, giving it much more visibility in terms of advertising, television broadcasts, and much more. All of this is now reflected in the training areas of professional teams, private academies, and women’s football camps, making women’s football increasingly relevant on Spanish soil. One example of Spain’s excellence in soccer is its national…

Soccer has become an increasingly popular sport in the United States, which has helped the growth of soccer academies in this country. While there’s a wide range of academies directly related to MLS teams, there are also academies linked to prestigious European clubs, such as PSG in France and F.C Barcelona in Spain. Similarly, you can opt for private academies…

Soccer training in children affects both physical and personality development. It also influences the child’s socialization, while its overall impact is perceived to be more positive than negative. Roger Federer’ s name figures as one that undoubtedly sounds familiar to tennis lovers around the world, as it belongs to one of the best players of all time when it comes…

Video game addiction has been classified by the WHO as a mental health disorder. This addiction triggers behavioral symptoms similar to those that can be caused by certain drugs or addictive substances, which is why it has been taken much more seriously in recent years. It’s undeniable that video games are a unique form of entertainment that offer a wide range of unforgettable…

Sports represent the passion and illusion of many children around the world. The possibility of becoming a great athlete like Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal or Lionel Messi is something many of us have dreamed of in our childhood. In addition, practicing sports is a healthy activity that allows children and teenagers to develop certain qualities and maintain an active and healthy routine for them. However, beyond all the illusion and excitement, it may…

There can be many consequences of vaping in adolescents and it can affect their learning ability, self-esteem, or mood due to the nicotine consumption. The electronic cigarette or ‘vaper’ has gained a lot of popularity among young people as a supposedly less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes. However, it has been clinically proven that regularly using these electronic cigarettes is harmful to health and, because of…

Modern-day football has been the ideal stage for the emergence and consolidation of some amazing strikers. Even though the golden era of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is now a thing of the past, soccer fans can rest assured that the game will be in very good (and young) hands in the future. In fact, several of the strikers on the list we’ve brought you today have…

The most popular sports in this category are usually skateboarding, surfing, or inline skating. Alternative sports stand out for encouraging the development of cognitive and motor skills, coordination, and flexibility through stimulating activities that can be played individually or collectively. They also help develop physical fitness and lung capacity, as many of these sports are high-paced and involve high-impact gameplay.…

For more than 100 years, soccer has been divided into two worlds: Footballers have the opportunity to play for a professional club and also for their National Team. However, there are clear differences in the conditions you need to play for a club or to play for a National Team. The rules regarding player eligibility for National Teams have changed throughout history. For many players,…