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Youth sports like soccer are great for exercise and building social skills among kids. Learn about youth sports from a youth soccer coach in this free video series on youth sports.

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  1. Proper youth soccer warm-up routines should be about 10 minutes in length and include soccer skills like passing, dribbling and shooting. Warm-up children for a soccer match with tips from a youth soccer coach in this free video on youth sports.

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  2. Youth soccer stretches can be done standing, sitting or laying down and generally start by stretching calves first. Instruct youth soccer players how to stretch with tips from a youth soccer coach in this free video on youth sports.

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  3. Important soccer skills for beginning soccer players include running, hand-eye coordination and balance. Learn more about important skills for youth soccer with tips from a youth soccer coach in this free video on youth sports.

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  4. Eating right for youth soccer includes increasing calorie intake, staying hydrated, and eating foods high in iron and calcium. Prepare a diet for youth soccer players with tips from a youth soccer coach in this free video on youth sports.

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  5. When eating for a youth soccer tournament, make sure the player eats easily digestible food an hour or two before a game, stays hydrated with water and sports drinks and snacks on fruits and nuts. Have the right food for a youth soccer tournament with tips from a youth soccer coach in this free video on youth sports.

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  6. When buying a child's first baseball glove, consider the expense of the glove and whether or not it's comfortable and not too big. Purchase a kid's first baseball mitt with tips from a youth soccer and baseball coach in this free video on youth sports.

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  7. Playing soccer starts with eleven people including the goalie, and the object is getting the most goals and avoiding penalties like off-sides. Learn to play youth soccer with tips from a youth soccer coach in this free video on youth sports.

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Youth sports are an amazing part of any student athlete's childhood and adolescence. Youth sports are great way for kids to socialize, make friends, learn how to be good team players, and learn how to lead as well. Sports are also an excellent way to keep kids in great shape and guard against childhood obesity. For all youth sports however, it is important that kids and teenagers train well before playing, in order to strengthen muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Youth sports are a great way to keep kids out of trouble. In this free video series, learn about different youth sports like soccer and baseball. First, find out about proper youth soccer warm-up drills, soccer stretches, important skills required to play soccer and eating right for soccer games and tournaments. Discover the benefits of getting a kid acclimated to being part of team sports.

 
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Jill Weiss Jill Weiss was a Division 1 All-American Softball player at Indiana State University. For the past four years, she has been a full-time college and professional coach. Weiss has also coached youth softball teams and is currently coaching softball and soccer athletes at Showtime Sports Academy in Franklin, Tenn.dkdk

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