Sports

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and, since it is played by so many people, we can safely say that reaching an elite level can very difficult. When a child first starts playing soccer, becoming an elite player is probably not what they initially are, or should be thinking. Building skills, coordination, conditioning, and having fun, should be the main focus for a young soccer player. As players advance and age, tryouts and scouts typically whittle down the numbers of soccer players, picking the best looking kids for division 1 or other elite travel teams or school teams.

If you know nothing about football, then you're probably wondering what all that bulk is under their uniform jersey and pants.   Its all the equipment players wear to protect them as much as possible for injury.

Children can start playing Pop Warner football as young as five years old; due to their age and weight, they will be placed in the "tiny-mite" division. There are different age and weight divisions, which are intended to reduce the risk of  injury.

A description of football basics: the offense, defense, how points are scored, and the different positions.

There are many injuries associated with volleyball, the most common affecting the joints of the knees, elbows and shoulders. Volleyball injuries can occur as the long term result of overuse/under-resting, or acute/traumatic injuries sustained in an instant.

Soccer, or football as it is known everywhere in the world outside of the United States, is the most popular sport in the world and one of the most popular youth sports in the country.  If your child is playing soccer, it helps to know the basics of the sport.

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six attempt to score points on their opponents by grounding the ball on the other team