Category: Training
San Diego County: Game on! Other SoCal counties: not quite yet
After the recent escalation in the battle to get young athletes back on the fields, a San Diego County judge has ruled that high school and youth spo [...]
Legends FC and Stars Academy: Taking Distance Learning to Another Level
Months ago, Covid-19 shut down in-person learning and youth sports. Legends FC directors quickly began looking to the future. It became clear that sc [...]
Checking in with Phoenix Rising FC Youth in Arizona
SoccerNation reached out to our friends at Phoenix Rising FC in Arizona to find out what's happening at their club. Youth sports in Arizona are up an [...]
This Week from Olympus Movement: All You Need to Know about Cupping Therapy
Annemarie Alf, head trainer for San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, is usually ahead of the curve when it comes to sports medicine and physical therapy. Cup [...]
UPDATE: San Diego’s Plan for Returning Kids to Practice Passes 4-1
Yesterday SoccerNation described San Diego County's plan to return young athletes to the practice fields.
Plan passes through the SD Board of Sup [...]
ACL Injuries. The good, the bad, the ugly: A preventative approach (part 1)
This Week from Olympus
ACL Injuries: The good, the bad, the ugly: A preventative approach, by Annemarie Alf, PT, DPT, CSCS, SFM
One of the most [...]
SoccerNation partners with Olympus Movement Performance
Bringing valuable knowledge to soccer families across the nation
Everyone at SoccerNation is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Olympus [...]
Myths About ACL Injuries – Part I
As an expert in ACL injury prevention, I've heard some interesting comments and perspectives about the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) over the years [...]
Why Female Athletes Have More ACL Injuries Than Males
Female athletes rupture their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) more frequently than males…nearly 6-8 times more! In a case like this, health insurance [...]
Best Off-Season Conditioning Strategy for Serious Soccer Players
Every year, as Summer approaches and many sports are winding down for a brief rest period, supportive parents of serious athletes ask, “What should I [...]