Soccer Benefits for Kids
Fighting Childhood Obesity
courtesy of: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/ Childhood Obesity on the Rise Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.…
Read MoreWhy In-School Soccer?
Top 10 Reasons for the Success of In-School Soccer Enrichment Programs 1. Convenience – With parents working longer hours, they have less time to drive their children to activities. 2. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport – It is also one of the most popular youth sports in America. 3. Soccer is simple –…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Soccer
As a youth soccer parent, knowing the basics of the game will help you enjoy the sport more. Courtesy of: www.momsteam.com Soccer, as it is known in the United States (football in the rest of the world), has become one of the most popular youth sports in the country. It is played by two teams…
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