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Lessons on getting the most out of your soccer moments.
What Coaches Look For At Youth Soccer Tryouts
Here's what coaches are looking for in players at soccer tryouts and how players can stand out. Read More
Record Unlimited Angles From Anywhere Along the Field w...
MultiCam enables users to captures footage from anywhere along the field to view alongside Trace moments. Read More
How to Navigate Tryouts in Youth Sports: Parent Tips
There's no hiding the stress that can come with tryouts in youth sports. Here's how you can help as a parent. Read More
5 Ways Coaches can Encourage Their Youth Sports Team
Every team has their ups and downs. Here are 5 ways you can encourage your players at all times. Read More
How One Athlete Uses Her Trace iD for College Recruiting
Trace iD is the home for all your best moments. Here's how one athlete uses Trace iD so effectively. Read More
How to Prevent Burnout in Youth Sports
Burnout in youth sports has been a wide topic of discussion as of late. Here are a few signs to be aware of. Read More
The Best Gameday Meals For Peak Athletic Performance
To play your best, you have to feel your best. That means fueling your body with delicious and nutritious foods like these. Read More
Tactics and Formations for 9v9 Soccer
Tournament season means U10 teams trying out 9v9 soccer for the first time. Get a head start with these tips for success! Read More
Watch: What’s New Spring 2022 AMA
Learn how Trace iD helps coaches identify talent by empowering players during the college recruitment process. Read More
3 Signs Your Kid is Ready for the Next Level
Looking for signs that your player is ready for the next step? Here are 3 things to look for on and off the field. Read More
Pregame Tips to Help You Perform at Your Very Best
How do you prepare for every soccer game? These five pregame tips will help you feel relaxed, confident and powerful. Read More
5 Ways to Build Community Within Your Team
Strategies for bringing teams together around shared goals, team bonding, and building team leaders. Read More
What to Say on the Ride Home After a Loss
A few tips to turn the ride home after a soccer game into an opportunity for recovery, relaxation and positive reflection. Read More
Five Videos to Help You Scan the Field and Build Awareness
Learn how this simple, essential skill will help you see opponents, find teammates and recognize space. Read More
7 Things to Know About Soccer Combines
What players should know when planning to attend a combine to get noticed by college coaches. Read More
How to Write the Perfect Trace iD Bio
Check out these tips to craft a perfect Trace iD bio and seal a scholarship to your dream school! Read More
Using Positive Self-Reflection to Boost Soccer Skills
Self-reflection empowers players. Use our guided questions to build reflection as a valuable lifelong habit. Read More
Our Favorite Defensive Soccer Drills
Every player is a defender. Cultivate that instinct with amazing defensive soccer drills from our friends at Football DNA. Read More
Top Soccer Goalie Drills for Diving & Agility
Goalkeepers have to be explosive. Train your reflexes with these soccer goalie drills from Football DNA. Read More
How to Use Soccer Statistics to Improve
Soccer statistics don't tell the whole story, but they can be a valuable learning tool to help you elevate your game. Read More
The Benefits of Trace iD vs. Traditional Soccer Highlig...
Trace iD is a simple and seamless solution to the headache of making traditional soccer highlight videos. Read More
Top Soccer Drills for 10 Year Old Players
These soccer drills for 10 year olds teach young players to love the game & develop skills in a fun way. Read More
Individualized Soccer Training with Trace iD
How to use Trace moments + Trace iD for personalized training sessions and individualized feedback. Read More
Watch: Take Charge of the Soccer Recruiting Process wit...
Learn how Trace iD helps coaches identify talent by empowering players during the college recruitment process. Read More
Watch: Trace iD Playlists for Soccer Player Development
Trace iD helps soccer players take charge of their own development by making video review easy, engaging and fun. Read More
Watch: Trace iD Profiles for Coaches
Learn how soccer coaches are using Trace iD to make video analysis easy, and to promote individual and team development. Read More
MLS NEXT vs. ECNL vs. GA: How to Choose Your Soccer League
These three leagues all offer elite resources and exposure. So which top-tier competition is right for your player? Read More
Fundamental Soccer Drills for 5 Year Olds
It's never too young to start playing. Build your kiddo's confidence with our guide to soccer drills for 5 year olds. Read More
Trace Toolkit: Crossing and Finishing
Build confidence and a lethal goalscoring touch with these super crossing and finishing drills. Read More
Trace Toolkit: Shooting Drills to Score More Goals
Scoring goals is harder than it looks. These shooting drills will help players develop confidence in front of goal. Read More
Trace Toolkit: Creating More (and Better) Chances
Scoring goals depends on creating chances. Help your teams play free-flowing soccer with these creative attacking drills! Read More
Trace Toolkit: Keeping Possession
Use these possession games to make keeping the ball feel purposeful and exciting. Read More
Trace Toolkit: The Art of the Rondo
Rondos are a valuable soccer coaching tool. Spice up your team's sessions with these fun new rondo variations! Read More
New Pathways to US Professional Women’s Soccer
Exciting new developments in professional women's soccer offer a streamlined pathway for youth players. Read More
Trace Toolkit: How to Build Soccer Speed and Agility
Train yourself to be faster, quicker, and sharper on the field with simple methods. Read More
How (and Why) to Improve Your Soccer Vision
Stellar soccer vision comes from hard work and good habits. Read how to enhance on-field awareness. Read More
How the U.S. Men’s Professional Soccer Pyramid Impacts ...
The US soccer system is still not perfect, but new structure offers youth players a smoother pathway to the pros. Read More
Transitioning From 9v9 to 11v11 in Youth Soccer
The challenges that youth soccer players must overcome when making the transition from 9v9 to 11v11. Read More
Why Short-Form Video Works for U8 to U11 Teams
Why U12 and younger players love to watch and learn from short-form, personalized video. Read More
How to Keep Kids Engaged in Soccer Off the Field
Tips for keeping players excited and engaged with soccer when they are out of season. Read More
The Trace Guide to Building Out of the Back
Building out of the back is a key skill for creating opportunities and structuring the field to your advantage. Read More
6 Tips for Coaching Young Teams with Trace
Read 6 tips for using soccer game film and video to coach players under 12 years old. Read More
Workshop: NIL Changes & High School Athletes
What do NIL rule changes mean for high school athletes? How should athletes prepare? Read More
Radar View and Heat Maps in Youth Soccer
How to use radar view and heat maps to win more games and improve your performance faster. Read More
Watch: Soccer Profiles That Get Noticed
Key factors for choosing the right college soccer program to find the best possible fit. Read More
A Checklist for Choosing the Right College Soccer Program
Key factors for choosing the right college soccer program to find the best possible fit. Read More
How New NIL Rules Affect High School Players
Will the new NCAA rules around name, image, and likeness (NIL) trickle down to high school sports? Read More
What Soccer ID Camps Should Your Child Attend?
Learn how to decide which college soccer ID camp to attend and the differences between college ID camps. Read More
How to Get Players to Watch Soccer Game Film
How can coaches get players to watch game film and utilize soccer cameras most effectively? Read More
Are You a Perfectionist on the Soccer Field?
Learn how to control perfectionism and engage in healthy self-criticism of performance on the field. Read More
ECNL vs ECRL: How Are They Different?
What's the difference between ECNL and ECRL? How do players decide where they should play? Read More
Better Team or More Time on the Soccer Field?
How should players and parents prioritize playing time in relation to level of competition? Read More
Wells Thompson on Excelling in Youth Soccer
Former MLS player Wells Thompson will give his advice on improving performance for pre-college athletes. Read More
5 Strategies For Building a Winning Mindset on the Socc...
Tips for staying mentally fit on the soccer field to reduce anxiety and improve performance Read More
The College Soccer Recruiting Timeline
When should high school athletes start thinking about college soccer recruiting? Read More
The Guided Discovery Method of Coaching Soccer
The guided discovery method of coaching is a way to create self-thinking players. Read More
Workshop: Strengthen Mindset to Elevate Soccer Skills
Learn strategies for staying mentally sharp using obstacles to your advantage. Read More
D1 College Soccer: Expectations vs. Reality
What does it take to play college soccer? What does a typical day look like for a student-athlete? Read More
How to Make A College Soccer Highlight Video for a Winger
Learn the key factors to create a successful winger recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
How to Make A College Soccer Highlight Video for a Striker
Learn the key factors to create a successful attacking center midfielder recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
How to Make Your Attacking Center Midfielder Highlight ...
Learn the key factors to create a successful attacking center midfielder recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
What Is the Optimal Height for Recording Soccer Games?
Recording soccer games using a tripod to capture an elevated angle is critical to getting the best game film. Read More
Grow Your Soccer Club with Trace Video Resources
Resources for soccer clubs to use Trace video to build their brands and sell the advantages to recruits. Read More
How to Make Your Defensive Center Midfielder Highlight ...
Learn the key factors to create a successful defensive center midfielder recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
How to Make Your Center Back Highlight Video
Learn the key factors to create a successful center back recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
How to Make Your Outside Back Highlight Video
Learn the key factors to create a successful outside back recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
How to Make Your Goalkeeper Highlight Video
Learn the key factors to create a successful recruiting video for college coaches. Read More
How One Player Used Her Trace iD to Get Recruited at a ...
See how one player used her Trace iD to save time and impress college coaches. Read More
Fundraising Ideas for Youth Soccer Teams
How to host successful fundraisers to raise money for your youth soccer team. Read More
How to Use Social Media for College Soccer Recruiting
How to use social media to communicate with college soccer coaches to get recruited. Read More
Recruiting Tips: The Trace Do’s and Dont’s ...
Tips and strategies for college soccer recruiting, creating highlight videos, and more. Read More
How MN Eclipse Uses Soccer Video in Newsletters to Help...
How one youth soccer club built a newsletter with Trace video to help their players get recruited. Read More
Recording Soccer Games: Why It’s Critical and How...
Why are the top clubs and teams recording soccer games and using game video? Read More
Top 5 Things College Coaches Want to See in Soccer High...
Here are some key items that coaches consider important in soccer highlight videos. Read More
Embed Your Club’s Latest Goals on Your Website
Trace enables clubs to embed their teams' latest goals on their websites to highlight memorable soccer moments. Read More
Recording Soccer Games to Overcome the Division I Recru...
How to use soccer game video recordings to give yourself an edge in the college recruiting process. Read More
6 Tips for Creating Soccer Highlight Videos for College...
A former athlete at a Power 5 school's athletic department helps you create an exceptional highlight video. Read More
Soccer Video Editing Tip for College Recruiting
Taking video editing off my plate has been a huge time-saver, but it also unlocked a hidden advantage I wasn't expecting. Read More
Explaining Trace Soccer Camera System to a Youth Soccer...
Video Manager for Virginia Rush explains the value of Trace to his 02/03 Boys team Read More
Attracting Soccer College Recruiters to your Game Film
Check out these pointers to make your soccer recruitment reel stand out from the crowd. Read More
Three Youth Development Tracks to Prepare For College R...
Finding the right youth development soccer program will improve skills and increase chances of college recruitment. Read More
Tips to Improve Field Awareness While Dribbling
With all of the pressure to maintain a good dribble, it's easy to forget that there’s an entire field full of players around you. Read More
How Parents Use their Youth Player's Soccer Video
Recording soccer games for my son was crucial for getting recruited. But it also helped accomplish so much more. Read More
Soccer Recruiting Advice for Future Graduating Classes
Future graduating classes have an opportunity to take advantage of a new age in college recruiting. Read More
How She Landed a Division I Soccer Scholarship with onl...
Without many opportunities for college coaches to see Katie play, Coach Richards turned to soccer game film. Read More
College Coach says Video is more Important to Recruitin...
The world has changed. If you plan on playing college soccer, then video has never been more essential Read More
Are College Soccer ID Camps Worth it?
College Soccer ID camps are an essential part of the college soccer recruiting process. And they're only getting bigger. Read More
How Many Minutes Does a Youth Soccer Player Get in a Game?
Every soccer player wants to be on the field. But how many minutes should your son or daughter expect to play? Read More
Soccer Recruiting Advice for Freshmen and Sophomores
College recruitment can be overwhelming. Breathe easier with 5 pieces of advice from parents who've been there before. Read More
How to Get Parents Excited about Soccer Game Film
Find out how Trace is proving to parents that recording games is an integral part of player development. Read More
What to Look for in Soccer Game Video by Position
Analyzing soccer game video depends heavily on position. Here are some tips to help you get more out of game film. Read More
3 Steps to Get Players Watching Soccer Game Film
Players should want to watch their footage. Use these three tips to make watching game film fun, exciting and effective. Read More
The Way to Get Your Team to Watch Game Film
Every month, people across the globe watch over 3 million Trace moments. Let's take a look at what the data is telling us. Read More
How to Review Your Soccer Game Film Post-Match
To reach your full potential, you have to learn from past triumphs and failures. That means watching soccer game film. Read More
How Many Soccer Moments Do I Send to a College Coach?
It only takes 10 to 20 moments to earn attention from coaches. But how do you choose which to include? Read More
The Player's Guide to Emailing College Coaches
It's important to put your best foot forward. Here is a quick guide to crafting the perfect recruitment email. Read More
4 Don'ts to Get Recruited for College Soccer
College recruiters want to hear from you, not your mom or your dad. Own the process so you can feel proud of the results! Read More
5 Do’s to Get Recruited for College Soccer
Unless you play for a top ten ECNL or DA team, game film is the best way to get the foot in the door at your dream school. Read More
A Foundation for Youth Soccer Drills in 2020
Are you revitalizing your soccer drills for the 2020 season? Practices should be fresh, exciting and educational. Read More
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