Association football pitch

By the time I sprinted onto the field for the start of the Jefferson Cup soccer final I had mentally prepared myself for the fierce showdown ahead. I had been playing soccer for most of my short life, giving up all other sports to concentrate on being a top player. In fact my whole family was committed to the game, so I guess you could say that I eat, sleep, and breathe soccer. I sure hoped that all my hard work would be translated into a big win that day. As I readied myself for the refs…

CONCACAF has chosen their players of the year: the Mexican International Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez, and Women’s World Cup winner and US national team captain Carli Lloyd. CONCACAF is the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, Based on voting in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, by fans, technical directors and players alike, the award winning categories stretched from Men and Women’s Player of the Year to Men and Women’s Coach of the…

In this learning segment I will teach the rules of the soccer game, dribbling, and passing. The rules will be taught in the station with flash cards, this is so the student 's can activity participate in a soccer game outside of school. Two soccer basics are dribbling and passing. The students will practice dribbling in and out of different cone patterns to mimic having to dribble around an opponent in a game of soccer. Passing is another important skill in soccer, students will practice…

The United States of America Women 's Soccer team have outstanding players and have very qualified coaches, managers, and trainers. As I seen the USAWS team is currently looking for a head coach. I see myself as a very experienced and qualified applicant for this position with my background knowledge and experience. All throughout my life I have been playing soccer, which shows I have tons of playing experience. On the different teams I have played for we would have trainings, go to camps as a…

The Perfect Shot I can do this. I know I can. Everyone is counting on me. My friends, my family, and my team. I have to make this shot. I can't let them down. I won't let them down. To most people, taking a penalty kick in a soccer game is simple. All they have to do is kick a ball 12 yards just enough so that it crosses over a white line and rolls past the goalkeeper. However, it's not as easy as it seems. It can be this easy if players think positive instead of thinking negatively about…

With an expressive hiss the door slid open. The cold, moist weather sprinted in the door painting goose bumps over every inch of our bodies. To stay warm, we had to keep any unprotected skin tucked away from the harsh October weather. The Sartell Varsity Soccer Team and I slowly inched our way off the bus in an attempt to stay as long as possible in the warmth. Taking my first step onto the wet cement sidewalk, I was battered with frigid snow and strong winds. I had only just stepped foot on the…

Despite what most people think, Soccer is a very simple game. In order to play a game of soccer, you will need eleven people per team and two teams per game. In addition, it is helpful to have a referee. Each player will need to have a team jersey to wear for the game. As well as shin guards, socks and cleats. In addition, each team will need to have a goal net that should be placed at either end of the field, along with a soccer ball. Once all these are acquired you are ready to have a soccer…

“Someone said to me 'To you football is a matter of life or death! ' and I said 'Listen, it 's more important than that '. (Bill Shankly) Soccer is a sport that crosses boundaries and is played all around the world. It brings people together to enjoy the intensity of 90 minutes filled by passion and uncertainty of who will ultimate winner. Most of the people who watch soccer do it in a passive way as a source of mild entertainment, but there’s a growing minority of fans who have taking the…

This study seeks to explore and explain why ACL injuries are more prevalent in female athletes. FACTORS OF ACL TEARS ACL injuries are due to many different factors besides the way a person lands or moves their legs. Some of those factors depend on an athlete’s age and/or the length and frequency they play, whether it be in an actual game or practice. Many athletes begin playing sports around the age of five or six years old. Children that age play sports for the fun of it and also play…

“1-2-3… (insert team name)!” These were the exact words I have yelled before every soccer game past and present. I have been playing soccer for about ten years and eight of those years I have been playing at a competitive level. These competitive teams were various local soccer clubs, as well as a professional team’s youth academy. Through these eight years I have had ups and downs, but luckily it is the upside of my many experiences that have helped me become the person I am today. Soccer has…