A local coach’s favorite places to train and play soccer in Mount Pleasant — parks, fields, solo-practice spots, and where to watch the game live.
What to eat before a soccer game — simple pre-game meals, snacks, hydration, and recovery fuel for young players. A no-stress nutrition guide from a coach.
A beginner’s guide to youth goalkeeper training — ready stance, catching, footwork, diving, and confidence for young keepers. From a Charleston coach.
Simple soccer dribbling and footwork drills for kids you can run in the backyard. Build close control, both feet, and quick feet — from a Mount Pleasant coach.
A four-week plan to prepare for Charleston club soccer tryouts: base fitness and touches, first touch and passing, small-sided game realism, then taper and mindset.
Six soccer shooting drills for young players, in the order that actually builds a finisher: technique first, then movement, speed, pressure, and composure.