We asked the experts, see what they had to say.
Hosted by Dr. Randy Snyder and Lisa Medina
Produced by Jason Armstrong and Design House Creations
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Why Soccer?
What do other kids say?
Did you know according to ESPN kids favorite sport to play is SOCCER!!!
Out of the 800 kids surveyed ages 7-11 in 2007, 27% said SOCCER was their favorite sport to play followed by, basketball 18%, football 15%, baseball 14%.
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Fastest growing team sport in the US
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Over 18 million players
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Over 14 million under the age of 18
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Played by boys and girls – everyone can play!!
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Helps develop hand eye coordination, stamina and teamwork
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Children involved in soccer at an early age promotes a healthy life style that continues with them into adult life.
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Professionally organized for both adults and youth nation wide.
Benefits of Soccer for YOUR Kids
Remember what it felt like as a kid to join a neighborhood team in an empty lot, street, or park field for a quick game of soccer? We just played for fun. We didn’t realize all the benefits we were getting from those games.
Athletic participation provides countless rewards for youth. Research at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University found that young people who play sports, such as soccer, actually do better in school and have enhanced social skills. Playing a sport, like soccer, can help prevent drug and alcohol abuse, and children participating in sports are less likely to start smoking, and if they do smoke, are more likely to quit.
Research on the benefits of sports and exercise for girls in particular has been particularly optimistic. The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports reports that athletically active girls develop increased self-esteem, confidence, and have a healthier body image than girls who don’t take part in sports. They are also more likely to finish high school and college. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, girls who participate in sports, like soccer, are less likely to become pregnant as teenagers and are less likely to suffer from depression. There is also evidence that athletic activity can decrease the likelihood of developing breast cancer and osteoporosis.
Other benefits to participating in organized sports, such as soccer simply can’t be measured. Sports allow children to assume leadership roles, handle conflict and manage their time. Youth can also learn to bond with new friends and teammates, and improve relationships with adults.
As kids, it turns out, we had it right all along. There were good reasons to get out and play.
Why Edge Soccer?
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Fun environment to learn and develop soccer skills
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Based in Arvada and supporting soccer development in the Northwest Metro area for the last 40 Years
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Edge Soccer provides a structured environment for boys and girls of all ages and abilities
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developmental 4-15 years
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competitive 11-18 years
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special needs 5-19 years
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Professional, qualified coaches
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Games played at Stenger Soccer Complex situated on 58th between Ward and Kipling
- Member of US Youth Soccer – largest youth sports organization in the world – which gives us access to coaching, training and other resources to benefit our kids.