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Offensive and Defensive Strategies
The Coaching Corner
The Coaching Corner offers free tips for beginning coaches. Click through, and you'll learn basic concepts, systems of play, aspects of coaching leadership, and how to deal with parents, among other great topics.
FineSoccer.com
This site contains tons of information in its "Keeper Archives" and "Soccer Archives" on many different aspects of the game. It offers free articles on almost every aspect of the game -- a valuable tool for male and female players and coaches.
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America
The premier soccer coaching organization in the country, the NSCAA offers fantastic resources online. For coaching tips and strategies visit the Soccer Journal/Coaching Tips link. Then, make sure to check out their Journal Archive for past helpful articles.
SOCCER-COACH-L Basic Coaching Manual
This manual will assist youth soccer coaches in teaching the "beautiful game" to their players.
The 12th Player
For training tips and more, log on to the United States Youth Soccer site. Players who want to score more should head straight to the "On the Field" section to read the latest advice column or search the archives. Then take a break from the game and check out the "From the Sidelines" section, which contains coaching strategies, health and wellnessinformation, and parenting tips.
Equipment
Nike: Soccer
Unlike most sports, soccer is played year-round. Make sure you're prepared for summer's heat or winter's chill with appropriate soccer apparel. In addition to cleats, Nike offers uniforms, shinguards, team bags, and soccer balls for men, women, and children.
Soccer 4 All
This sporting goods site focuses exclusively on soccer equipment and apparel. Their online catalog allows you to search by type of equipment or by manufacturer and offers shoes, uniforms, and soccer balls for men, women, and children. They accept team orders, too. Before you leave, check out their whimsical soccer afghans.
Soccersite.com Mall
Coaches and players, do you need soccer equipment and apparel? At this online soccer shopping mall, you'll find sections filled with uniforms, soccer cleats, balls, goals, and training videos. If you're really into soccer, you might enjoy their accessories section, which offers keyrings, jewelry, posters, software, and soccer collectibles.
Sports Hardwear
Customize your own soccer uniforms or buy uniforms that have already been designed for other teams. In addition to selling uniforms, Sports Hardwear offers sections for coaches and parents, a game room for players, a news room with current headlines, and a chat room where you can talk with other soccer enthusiasts.
Recruiting and Scholarships
Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond the High School
NCAA statistics on your probability of playing sports beyond high school.
SoccerHead
Did you know that more than 2,000 colleges have soccer programs? If you want to play for one of them, visit SoccerHead, which helps guide players through the college recruitment process. Follow their four-year recruiting plan and post your resume online for coaches to view. There's also a newsletter, a discussion board, and information on upcoming soccer camps.
Student Athlete Scholarships Foundation
Much of this site's information is offered commercially. However, they offer a free peek into their publications by posting some of their feature articles online. Check the archive for articles on playing soccer in college, obtaining scholarships, meeting coaches, and more.
Sports News and Notes
World Cup News!
Get the up-to-the-minute scores and stories!
TheFA.com
The World Cup web site for Englands Football Association.
NCAA: Men's Soccer
NCAA rankings and news.
NCAA: Women's Soccer
NCAA rankings and news.
SoccerAmerica.com
If American soccer is your game, then you should check out this site for the latest scores and reports. Follow the pros of Major League Soccer, the men's, women's, and youth national teams, and your favorite college teams. There's also information on the international teams pursuing Olympic medals and the World Cup.
Soccernet
Soccernet is part of the ESPN.com site network. It's constant updates keep you informed of soccer news from around the world. Follow your favorite teams from England, Scotland, Europe, or elsewhere in the world.
SoccerTimes
Soccer news, polls, links and more. An ESPN associate.
Women's Soccer World Online
Although this site covers women's soccer worldwide, it focuses on the USA women's team. Get international headlines and read editorial commentaries on games, rules, and the sport in general. Special features bring you in-depth looks at soccer communities, teams, and players. When you're done reading, visit with others on the discussion board.
Associations
FIFA.com
FIFA stands for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, which oversees the game of soccer worldwide. There's a Media Center with international soccer headlines, but the best part of this site is its extensive rules and regulations section. Find out how the 2000 Olympics and 2002 World Cup will be governed.
American Youth Soccer Organization
AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that develops and delivers quality youth soccer programs.
MLSNET.com
This is the official Web site of Major League Soccer. Keep track of the scores, check out the Player of the Week Q & A, chat with fans, players, and coaches, and visit the MLS Clubhouse for camps, trivia quizzes, and each team's page for kids.
National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)
The NSCAA is the largest coaches' organization in the United States.
U.S. Amateur Soccer Association
The USASA is the umbrella group for state youth soccer associations. It offers tournaments for youth teams and leagues, as well as opportunities for coaches and referees. Obtain an amateur coaching license, learn the rules of the game, and read the results from the most recent competitions.
U.S. Youth Soccer
Do you love the rush that comes from scoring a goal or defending your post? At this fun, colorful site, you can learn about the USYSA, get a free subscription to Adidas' Three Stripes magazine, check the tournament database for competitions in your area, discover summer camps, order youth soccer equipment, and get tips on playing or coaching the game.
U.S. Soccer Online
Whether you favor men's or women's soccer, you'll find it all at this site by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Check the latest news, visit the national teams, and learn about coaching this popular sport.
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