Blog for parents of young athletes

Antonio graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in Chemistry, and an M.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. His passion is to teach others how healthy lifestyle modifications can optimize performance in ALL areas of life. Antonio is one of the founders of Nutrition for Performance in Miami, Florida where he works hard…

For natural grass, for artificial pitches, for futsal, or for concrete pitches. For strikers or for centre-backs. No matter what kind of football you play, nowadays you have a football boot made to measure for you.Which football boots are the best for a natural grass pitch, and to prevent injuries, is it possible to use the same footwear to play…

A unique camp which complements academic education with vocational training. This leadership camp is aimed at young people between the ages of 13 and 18 years who are looking for an inspiring way to spend part of their summer this year.It is a 3 week camp which takes place at 3 prestigious international universities and is the perfect option for ambitious young…

As the home of many sports including football, golf, and rugby, the United Kingdom is the perfect destination for a sports summer camp. Every year, students from all over the world travel to the British Isles to attend sports programs and summer camps in the UK. Would you like to practice soccer, tennis, or golf, in a country whose passion for these…

Some people are born to coach. While most youngsters are enjoying themselves on the pitch and dreaming of becoming a professional sports athlete, others are already taking notes and planning their next training session.To get a glimpse inside the mind of such an individual, we spoke to Oliver Davies, soccer coach and founder of Swerve Soccer Camps in the UK.Oliver stepped onto the coaching path at…

We are always looking for top soccer training tips and advice for young players. After all, it is our quest to help budding players, parents and coaches to understand the many challenges they may face on the road to becoming a professional.For our latest words of wisdom we turned to Aaron Conniff-Broome, Head Coach at ACB Football Coaching. Aaron is currently an FA Level 2 and FA Youth Module 3…

Spain have produced some of the best football players in history but it has only been in recent years that they have enjoyed regular success at international level.The Spain national football team was considered the best in the world between 2008 and 2012 when they won two European Championships and a FIFA World Cup. They began that era under Coach Luis Aragonés and ended it under the guidance of Vicente…

IF YOU LOVE TENNIS AND ARE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPROVING YOUR GAME, YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT!Our ultimate tennis equipment list will help you to assess whether your current gear is suitable and what essential items you need to add to your kit bag.You can also use this list to give you an idea what you should…

In our previous interviews, we have gained some great insight into youth coaching from the perspective of coaches at many different levels and ex-players who have gone into coaching later in their careers.But what is it like for a young player today taking their first steps on the road to becoming a professional footballer? How are they treated by the top youth soccer academies? And…

TO BECOME A BETTER TENNIS PLAYER, YOU NEED TO GET THE BASICS RIGHT, AND THAT’S WHERE A TENNIS BALL MACHINE COULD COME TO YOUR AID.If you are an aspiring young tennis player, you need to learn how to strike the ball well on a consistent basis. And if you want to compete at a high level, it is also vital that you…