Tips & Guides
Practical advice for making youth sports a little easier. From buying guides and gear care to training ideas and sideline survival, these are the things we’ve learned along the way.
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From overflowing parking lots to unpredictable weather, youth sports tournaments take serious preparation. Here’s our field-tested guide to what to pack, what to skip, and how to make tournament weekends easier for everyone.
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Your daughter made her first club lacrosse team. Now what gear does she actually need? Our firsthand guide to sticks, goggles, mouthguards, cleats, bags, and where to spend—or save.
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Can kids wear soccer cleats for lacrosse? Usually, yes—but there are some important differences. Here’s what parents should know before buying another pair.
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Getting kids’ cleats to fit correctly can be surprisingly tricky. Here’s how much toe room to look for, how to tell snug from too small, and why buying extra room to grow can backfire.
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Buying a soccer ball should be simple. Somehow, it isn’t. Walk into a sporting goods store and you can find soccer balls from the same brand for $25, $45, $65 and $170 — often wearing nearly identical league or tournament graphics. Online, last year’s $80 ball might be sitting next to this year’s $35 ball…
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Soaked soccer cleats can stay wet long after the game ends. Here’s our simple routine for drying wet cleats quickly, protecting the materials and helping prevent odor and mildew.
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Smelly soccer cleats can turn into a mold problem surprisingly quickly. Here’s how we cleaned ours — and the simple after-practice routine we use to keep it from happening again.
