The Ultimate Gift Guide for Soccer Players
Soccer players live and breathe the game. So, if you have a special soccer player in your life, they’d gladly welcome any soccer-related gift this holiday season. Whether they’re an aspiring pro or they just love playing soccer, the right gift will make training and matches a lot more fun.
Without further ado, here are a few great gift ideas for soccer players this holiday season:
A Great Rebounder
All of the greatest players were always looking for someone to play with when they were young. When they didn’t have anyone, they used a wall.
But a wall isn’t always available to bang the ball against, which is where rebounders come in. Rebounders are a wonderfully versatile tool for improving a wide range of soccer fundamentals, like ball control, first-touch skills, and accurate passing. The best part? You can practice with your rebounder forever, making at-home sessions more fun and effective.
They come in all shapes and price points, and you can get something like this Quickplay Rebounder or you can get something more advanced like this A-Champs Rebounder Go, which is embedded with smart technology and sensors to target your scanning and reactive capabilities.
New Cleats
Nothing puts the fun back into training like a new pair of cleats. Sometimes, we get so used to running around in our old, worn-out cleats that we don’t even notice when it’s time for a new pair. Odds are, that soccer player in your life is well overdue.
We’re fans of the classic Copa Mundials from Adidas as every coach will see a player wearing Copas and know they mean business. And they’ve been around the proverbial block or two to prove their staying power.
Now, there’s a new cleat brand in town that is catching our attention for girls. It’s actually the first cleat designed for women’s feet, IDA . The whole idea of unisex cleats is outdated, or the concept of “shrink it and pink it,” in order for cleats to work. But science shows womens and mens feet have anatomical differences. IDA addresses these differences that include foot shape, arch height, and pressure loads. And the best news is they have recently released shoes for young athletes. We can’t wait for young female players to be able to have the support (literally) they need on the pitch.
Carbon-Fiber Performance Insoles
We were big fans of wearing Carbon Fiber insoles from a young age. That’s why VKTRY Insoles are on our list for athletes this year. These insoles are meticulously engineered and, get this, customized to every athlete. These insoles are designed with three layers to maximize energy return with every step. The layers work together to enhance athletic performance and protect against injury. Speed, explosiveness and less chance of injury? Win-win-win.
Cleat Dryer
Cleats smell, and that can be a problem for anyone who lives with a soccer player. Fortunately, there are options beyond stuffing paper towels in the boots after they get soaked.
Cleat dryers like this from Kwik Goal keeps that unmistakable wet leather smell (or the even worse new era smell) from permeating the house. Plus, it’ll keep their boots in good shape for longer.
Leg Compression Pumps
Want to boost recovery and relieve tight or sore muscles quickly? A set of air compression leg pumps are just the thing. While there are some top-of-line and pricey versions (Hi, Normatec), there are a lot of options are varied price points that would make great gifts.
We recently snagged a pair of the Sharper Image Air Compression Boots Flex Leg Recovery System from Costco for just $129. These are also available at Target too.
We love this gift because it delivers professional-level leg therapy, which will make any athlete feel like a pro – oh, and a million bucks.
Subscription to BGTV
If your soccer player has big goals, they’ll need to develop their soccer IQ to get there. Unfortunately, most clubs don’t have the time to devote to learning to make faster decisions and learning from the best. That’s why we created BGTV: So young athletes could watch high-level players making good decisions and incorporating effective techniques in key moments of the game.
By subscribing to BGTV, you get access to a massive library of footage for every position. So, if you want to help your soccer player get recruited by their dream school, gift them a subscription to BGTV. Your soccer player will surely thank you when they impress their coaches with their soccer IQ.
The Gift of Mentorship
The life of a high-level athlete is not easy. In fact, it’s full of challenges, setbacks, and the heavy emotions that come with them. Many young athletes aren’t used to dealing with so much adversity, but that’s what mentorship is for.
At Beyond Goals Mentoring, we help athletes develop the mental tools to stay focused on their long-term goals amid the twists and turns of their soccer journey. A mentor also serves as an emotional outlet for athletes, so they don’t have to take their anger out on their parents. Your soccer player will continuously turn to their mentor whenever another obstacle comes their way, and trust us, they’ll be plenty of them.
By giving the gift of mentorship, you’ll give them a reliable solution they’ll use throughout their entire journey, so it’s safe to say you’ll get your money’s worth.