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Soccer Camps for Kids: Finding the Right Fit

A comprehensive guide to choosing the right soccer camp for your child and ensuring a fun and safe experience.

Nov 30, 2023, 11:41 PM6 min read

Have you been considering enrolling your child in a soccer camp this year? In addition to helping your child develop and improve their soccer skills, soccer camps are a fun and engaging way for them to get plenty of physical activity, socialize, and build confidence.

If these are things you would like for your child, you may be wondering about the kind of soccer camps that will be best suited to them, as there are sometimes an overwhelming amount of options to choose from.

The two main styles of soccer camps are residential camps and day camps. However, these two types differ from each other in many ways.

If you are looking for a more flexible option in terms of duration, a day camp is the best option, as you can enroll your child for a single day, a few days, or for the camp's entire duration. Also, with a day camp, they will have a structured and engaging experience during the day and then return home every evening.

On the other hand, a residential camp typically involves a much bigger commitment, as your child will live on-site for the duration of the camp, getting a more immersive experience.

Training Equipment for Kids

 

If your child is joining a soccer camp, there are certain types of equipment that they will need for training exercises, drills, and matches. Some of this equipment is essential, such as soccer balls, goals, jerseys, and cones. Most soccer players also choose to invest in cleats, shin guards, and goalie gloves (if they play as a goaltender).

This is the kind of equipment that is typically considered necessary just to play soccer in any capacity. There are also additional types of equipment that your child's coach might use to help them train for specific skills during a soccer camp.

For instance, a panna cage is one type of equipment that is used to help soccer players train to keep control of the ball. During this exercise, they must stay within a small confined cage and try to pass the ball through their opponent's legs without losing control of it.

A soccer training ladder is another common type of equipment. This tool helps players improve their footwork and agility while moving sideways through the ladder and ensuring their feet land in each of the ladder's squares once. Goal sheets and target bags are both useful pieces of equipment for helping players improve their aim.

Also Read: Liverpool transfer news: Fabinho left out of Liverpool training camp after Al-Ittihad make £40m bid

Balancing Skills Development and Fun Activities

 

The two main reasons that most parents enroll their children in soccer camps are to help them develop their soccer skills and to give them an opportunity to have fun. At the right camp, it should be possible to balance both of these things.

There are several essential skills for all soccer players, which most soccer camps will cover, including defence, balance, offence, ball control, and passing. To target and enhance the necessary skills related to each of these areas, coaches will have the kids engage in various exercises and drills to become progressively better.

Depending on the age of the children, coaches may also facilitate different games that are more targeted at generating fun while still encouraging players to use the skills they have been practicing.

For instance, younger children may engage in a game of freeze tag while dribbling soccer balls. Older kids might play a game like "lose your shadow" instead, where two players at a time pair up and one with a ball tries to keep away from the other without the ball while being chased in a limited space.

Promoting a Fun and Safe Environment

 

As hard as it can be for some children to be away from home for longer periods when they first join a soccer camp, it can be equally as difficult for parents to be apart from their kids for so long.

If you are stressed by the thought of leaving your child in someone else's care for an extended period, it should help put your mind at ease to know that, in addition to creating a fun and supportive environment, safety is typically a top priority at soccer camps. In fact, most soccer camps implement strict protocols to make sure that all of the kids are kept safe and secure throughout the experience.

The coaches who run soccer camps help ensure a safe environment for the children by always checking the condition of the field before starting games and exercises. They also establish rules for all of the kids to follow that limit excessively aggressive gameplay.

Parent Involvement and Supportive Roles

 

When kids are enrolled in soccer camps, there is an important supportive role that their parents must take on. It is crucial to encourage your child to maintain a positive attitude and put in their best effort. Displaying positivity and support throughout the experience should help them to maximize their potential.

It is also important to let your child's coach train the kids in their own style and to be respectful of the coach's abilities. Never try to coach your own child or others from the sidelines, as this will only create confusion and can actually be counterproductive when it comes to the development of the kids' decision-making skills.

Preparing Your Child for Camp

 

Once you have chosen the perfect soccer camp for your child and you have signed them up, all that is left to do is get them packed up and ready to go.

On your checklist for your child's summer soccer camp, make sure you include soccer cleats, shin pads, comfortable clothing, a refillable water bottle, sun cream, and a hat. If they are just going to a day camp, make sure you also pack them a lunch and some snacks.

If you are worried about them losing or misplacing any of their belongings while they are at the camp, make sure you label their things clearly so that they will be easier to recover.

Why Soccer Camps Are a Great Way for Your Child to Spend the Summer

 

If you want your child to have fun this summer, while also making new friends and learning some important skills that they can apply both on and off the soccer field, then signing them up for a soccer camp is the perfect way to ensure that.

At a soccer camp, they will have the opportunity to engage in plenty of fun activities in addition to drills that will help them work on specific things like ball dribbling, passing, and defence. Whether you decide to go with a residential camp or a day camp, make sure your child is prepared with the equipment they need, and they will be all set to have a great summer.

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Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours about the star wicket-keeper's future. Get the full story here.

Jun 17, 2025, 5:11 PM3 min read

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A single social media activity has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world ahead of IPL 2026 auction. A recent 'hint' from Sanju Samson's manager has intensified the possibility of his transfer to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals in the next season.

Fans are wondering whether this would come true and change the landscape for both the teams in the future, or is it just another false call.

There's been a mixed bag of positive and upsetting reactions in the past 24 hours, but the real question still stands: Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Check out how Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours.

"Time to Move": Samson's recent viral Instagram post

On June 7, Sanju Samson posted a photo on Instagram that begin the rumors. The image featured him alongside his wife, crossing a prominent yellow line on the road. He captioned the post: "Time to MOVE..!!"

This visual cue, combined with the caption and the fact that a Tamil song ('Mun Andhi' from 7 Aum Arivu) was also part of the post, immediately sparked discussion. The comments section was quickly flooded with fans linking the "yellow" color and the "move" message to the Chennai Super Kings.

Comments like "He is definitely moving to CSK" and "Welcome to CSK 💛" can be seen all over the post.

Read Also: "Whatever the future brings," Yashasvi Jasiwal's cryptic post after the Royals' end of IPL 2025

Manager's IPL 2026 hint that sparked Sanju Samson transfer rumours

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Sanju Samson's manager's profile (left) and the post he liked on Instagram (right). Image | One Cricket

The intense speculation regarding Sanju Samson moving to CSK for IPL 2026 intensified due to a subtle yet impactful social media action by his manager, Prashob Suvedan. He liked a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), which explicitly stated that Samson might be released from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

This gets more interesting as the post also claimed CSK having already approached Samson regarding the move.

Therefore, the timing and nature of his manager's digital interaction ignited widespread speculation and put a layer of possibility about this matter.

Read Also: Value of the IPL Franchises since 2008 to the present

How the cricket fans reacted:

Fans have flooded with opinions and future calculations after the incident. Here's a glimpse of that:

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Harshit Rana called up to join India's Test squad for England series as backup

The rising young pacer Harshit Rana called up to join India's Test squad for England series as backup. Discover the reason behind this last-minute key addition for the upcoming intense clash starting from June 20, 2025.

Jun 17, 2025, 5:11 PM2 min read

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The BCCI has made a strategic last-minute addition to the India's Test squad for England tour (starts June 20, 2025) which will mark the beginning of Shubman Gill's captaincy era. It is now official that Harshit Rana called up to join India's Test squad for England series as backup.

He has not been officially added to the squad but has travelled to Leeds as an unofficial cover for the team. Check the full story below:

Harshit Rana's inclusion as a backup in India's Test squad against England

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Harshit Rana representing India in tests. Image | Instagram

Harshit Rana's journey in England has taken a significant turn as he has been asked to stay with the senior Indian Test squad for the upcoming series. He was initially part of the India A team that toured England.

During this time, Rana played two unofficial test matches against England Lions where he contributed with the ball (took an important wicket) and bat (scored 16 runs).

He was also involved in an intra-squad practice match in Beckenham, providing him further opportunities to showcase his skills in front of the senior team.

Following these engagements, the team management have decided to extend his stay and include him as backup. "Please don't count him as an official member of the squad as yet,” a top BCCI official told Cricbuzz to confirm Rana's presence.

The potential reason behind the call-up:

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India's Test squad for England series. Image | Instagram

India's pace attack features Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Shardul Thakur.

Rana's inclusion (even as a backup) provides crucial depth and flexibility, and gives them diverse options to adapt to various pitch conditions throughout the demanding series.

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Anaya Bangar requests BCCI, ICC to revisit their current policies on transgender inclusion in women’s cricket

Anaya Bangar has publicly released her personal medical reports while appealing to the BCCI and ICC to revisit and reform their current policies on transgender inclusion in women’s cricket.

Jun 17, 2025, 12:03 PM3 min read

Anaya Bangar requests BCCI, ICC to revisit and reform their current policies on transgender inclusion in women’s cricket

Indian transgender cricketer Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder and coach Sanjay Bangar, has written a letter to the BCCI and the ICC, claiming a sensitive and scientific approach to the participation of transgender in women's cricket.

In this letter, she has cited an 8-week international research based on the effects of hormone therapy on her athletic performance. Through this letter, Anaya has expressed her desire to play for the women's cricket team.

Also Read: ICC ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana reclaims world No. 1 spot for the first time in six years

Anaya shared the letter on social media

Anaya Bangar shared the screenshot of the letter on her Instagram and wrote, "This letter comes from a place of love for the game and belief in fairness. I have reached out to BCCI and ICC, trusting that dialogue and science can work together."

Through a powerful statement on social media, Anaya made her stance clear: she is not seeking sympathy or special treatment, but rather fairness rooted in medical science and transparency. Her decision to go public with her medical documentation and transition journey has sparked widespread dialogue on how sports organizations across the world are handling gender identity and athlete eligibility.

'This is not a political statement'

Anaya’s message was more than just personal, it was a call to action. She stated that restrictive policies based on outdated assumptions about transgender women have unfairly limited athletes like her from progressing in their careers, despite undergoing medical transition and receiving professional clearance.

“This is not a political statement,” Anaya wrote. “It is a scientifically-backed request to center data over fear, evidence over assumption, and transparency over speculation.”

She expressed deep frustration over how the system continues to marginalize transgender athletes by not updating rules in accordance with modern medical standards. Her plea aims to bring fairness into the regulatory framework, allowing athletes to compete based on real physiological data rather than rigid gender binaries.

What Anaya's asking from BCCI and ICC

In her statement, Anaya laid out a clear, respectful, and constructive roadmap for how cricket’s governing bodies can lead the way in creating inclusive yet competitive sports environments. She called upon the BCCI and ICC to take the following steps: 

Open a transparent, informed dialogue on the inclusion of transgender women in women’s cricket, grounded in up-to-date medical science, performance analysis, and ethical principles.

Also Read: ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

Consider sport-specific eligibility criteria, such as minimum hormone therapy durations, testosterone suppression timelines, haemoglobin thresholds, and physical performance benchmarks to ensure a level playing field.

Engage medical experts, legal advisors, athletes, and inclusion advocates in developing a clear policy that balances fairness with equal opportunity.

She emphasized that inclusion does not mean ignoring competitiveness, it means measuring it responsibly and transparently.

Her appeal stands as a reminder that sports must evolve with time. As debates on gender inclusion intensify globally across various sports, Anaya Bangar has positioned herself as a voice for a new era one that celebrates both fairness and inclusion, without compromise.

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ICC ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana reclaims world No. 1 spot for the first time in six years

Indian star opener Smriti Mandhana has returned to the world no. 1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings for the first time in six years.

Jun 17, 2025, 10:32 AM2 min read

ICC ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana reclaims world No. 1 spot for the first time in six years

Indian star opener Smriti Mandhana has regained the number one spot in the women's ICC ODI rankings for the first time since November 2019, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.

Also Read: ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

Mandhana surpassed Wolvaardt to claim top spot

The 28-year-old Mandhana has moved up one place to return to the top spot while South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has slipped to joint second place with new England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt after scoring 27 and 28 in the first two ODIs against the West Indies.

Mandhana now sits comfortably with 727 rating points after Wolvaardt held the top spot for over six months. The Indian star batsman has been in great form lately and scored the 11th century of her career, amassing 264 runs across five outings with a 52.80 averae and a strike rate of 90.41 during India's recent tri-series final against Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo.

Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

The India vice-captain had a stellar run in ODIs in 2024, following which she was named as the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, scoring more runs than she ever has before in a calendar year, racking up 747 runs in 13 innings. Mandhana is one of only four women to record at least 10 centuries, with her 4473 runs standing 10th on the all-time charts.

Mandhana’s rating points currently eight ahead of newly-appointed England skipper Natalie Sciver-Brunt at 719 points. Wolvaardt dropped to equal second alongside Sciver-Brunt, while fellow South African’s Tazmin Brits (up five spots to 27th) and Sune Luus (up seven places to 42nd) are among the big movers this week on the list for ODI batters.

Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, being the only other Indian batters in the top 30, placed at 15th and 16th, respectively.

Women's ICC ODI Rankings

Rank Team Players Rating
1 India Smriti
Mandhana
727
2 England Nat Sciver-Brunt 719
2 South Africa Laura Wolvaardt 719
4 England Amy Jones 689
5 Australia Ellyse Perry 684
6 West Indies Hayley Matthews 682
7 Australia Alyssa Healy 679
8 Sri Lanka Chamari Athapaththu 655
8 Australia Beth Mooney 655
10 Australia Ashleigh Gardner 650

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FIFA Club World Cup: Past Winners, Top Scores, Most Successful teams

From champions to individual dominance, get the ultimate guide to the FIFA Club World Cup's history. Dive into a complete list of past winners, top scorers, most successful teams in this prestigious global tournament.

Jun 16, 2025, 7:30 PM3 min read

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What does it truly mean to be a world champion club? The FIFA Club World Cup provides the answer, pitting the best against one another in a quest for global dominance.

As the 21st edition of Club World Cup is ongoing, with highly competitive and strong clubs fighting for the ultimate glory, it is time to look back at the history of this tournament.

This article will explore all the past winners, top scorers, most successful teams, all at once.

FIFA Club World Cup: Past Winners

Manchester City won the FIFA CWC in 2023, FIFA Club World Cup: Past Winners, Top Scores, Most Successful teams | sportzpoint.com
Manchester City FC celebrating their 2023 FIFA CWC win. Image | AP News

The FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament designed to crown the world's best club team, first took place in 2000. It then paused for several years, from 2001 through 2004, before returning as an annual event.

Now, 2025 marks the beginning of an entirely new era for the Club World Cup, featuring an expanded format and a fresh vision for global club football.

Check out the past winners list below:

Year Host Winner Score Runners-up
2000 Brazil Corinthians

0-0

(4-3 p)

Vasco da Gama
2005 Japan Sao Paulo

1-0

Liverpool
2006 Japan Internacional

1-0

Barcelona
2007 Japan AC Milan

4-2

Boca Juniors
2008 Japan Manchester United

1-0

LDU Quito
2009 United Arab Emirates  Barcelona

2-1

Estudiantes
2010 United Arab Emirates Inter Milan

3-0

TP Mazembe
2011 Japan Barcelona

4-0

Santos
2012 Japan Corinthians

1-0

Chelsea
2013 Morocco Bayern Munich

2-0

Raja CA
2014 Morocco Real Madrid

2-0

San Lorenzo
2015 Japan Barcelona

3-0

River Plate
2016 Japan Real Madrid

4-2

Kashima Antlers
2017 United Arab Emirates Real Madrid

1-0

Gremio
2018 United Arab Emirates Real Madrid

4-1

Al-Ain
2019 Qatar Liverpool

1-0

Flamengo
2020 Qatar Bayern Munich

1-0

UANL
2021 United Arab Emirates Chelsea

2-1

Palmeiras
2022 Morocco Real Madrid

5-3

Al-Hilal
2023 Saudi Arabia Manchester City

4-0

Fluminense

FIFA Club World Cup: Top Scorers

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Cristiano Ronaldo with FIFA CWC Golden Boot in 2016. Image | Eurosport

Here comes the elite list where individual dominance shines:

Player Position Teams Seasons Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo Centre-Forward Manchester United, Real Madrid 4 7
Karim Benzema Centre-Forward Real Madrid, Al-Ittihad 6 6
Gareth Bale Right Winger Real Madrid 3 6
Cesar Delgado Right Winger CF Monterrey 3 5
Lionel Messi Right Winger Barcelona 4 5
Luis Suarez Centre-Forward Barcelona 2 5

FIFA Club World Cup: Most Successful Teams

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Real Madrid celebrating their 5th CWC win in 2022. Image | ESPN India

Real Madrid holds the tag of most successful team in FIFA Club World Cup history with 5 titles. Check out the other clubs that follow:

  • Real Madrid: 5 wins
  • Barcelona: 3 wins
  • Bayern Munich: 2 wins
  • Corinthians: 2 wins
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