One of the biggest problems facing the skill levels of our young soccer players is that their parents didn’t play the game. Dad’s are more than willing to play a bit of catch or football but when it comes to soccer the kids understand a lot more about it than we do.
If your child is showing a lot of enthusiasm for soccer, as any parent would you want to give them the best chance of possible to take their skill as far as they can.
Apart from what they learn at soccer training there are several other ways you can help your child improve as a soccer player and we’ve listed just a few here to get you started.
Soccer camps during the summer are becoming very popular and with good reason. Kids learn plenty of soccer tricks to show off to their team mates once they are home. Some soccer clinics are held for a day only but are designed to improve all skill levels. David Beckham has many of these soccer clinics and they are a big hit with the kids.
While not everyone will get the chance to meet their hero, Beckham does take an active role in his clinics and often turns up unannounced if he is traveling and one of his clinics is in the vicinity.
DVD’s from recognised soccer stars and trainers are another way to learn although I always think its a shame the child has to watch then run out to practice what they have watched. If possible, set up the DVD on a small screen in the garage so they can practice WHILE they watch.
Many soccer clubs offer day schools where youngsters from a particular school in the area are invited along to look around and get some soccer tips from the clubs players.
This has benefits for both sides as the club hope to get a fan for life while the child gets to meet professional players and get some tips and tricks fromn them.
However you help your child its important to support and encourage them at soccer. While it may not have been the game you played as a child, soccer is growing fast in America and our professional clubs are starting to see a marked improvement in the skill levels of up and coming players.
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