![]() ![]() As a coach, I always packed an extra sweatshirt or two just in case. If a player is too cold, he/she will likely not be able to concentrate. Hats and gloves are often helpful as well. Compression shirts and pants are also must haves as they can be worn under the kit during games. Team warmups or sweatshirts and sweatpants will be important for the pregame warmup sessions. Late fall and early spring tournaments will likely be cold in most parts of the country. The bottle doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but good insulation and lots of ice (on hot weekends) are key.Ĭold Weather Gear (depending on timing and location). There could be multiple games in one day, so hydration is especially important in a tournament setting. But, soft ground cleats won’t work for artificial turf or natural grass in the middle of a drought. ![]() A good pair of firm ground cleats is pretty versatile. Some of my players have experienced traveling tournament “blow outs” which we had to hold together with medical tape! One additional word about cleats – check the weather and the playing surface for your tournament destination. If they’re getting a little worn or they’re starting to come apart, pick up a new pair – again, at least a week prior to the tournament. Second, check the condition of the cleats. Give your player at least a week to break them in. If your player needs a bigger size, don’t wait until right before the tournament to get a new pair. I would suggest checking your cleats at least a week before the traveling tournament. A brand new pair may be stiff and uncomfortable resulting in distraction. Additionally, a brand new pair of shin guards can be problematic. Depending on the location of your tournament, that could be difficult. If a player does not have them, they will likely not be allowed to play, and you’ll be forced to try to find the nearest sporting goods store to buy a replacement set. While there will likely not be formal practices over the tournament weekend, there will be several warmup sessions that will require everyone to have a ball. Every player will need his/her own soccer ball. It’s great to have a fresh, comfortable pair of socks for each tournament game, and there might not be time to launder a pair in between when you’re travelling. I would recommend getting two pairs of each color at the beginning of the year. If you have extra pairs, bring those as well. ![]()
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