Coach Ben's Soccer Gear Recommendations
Required Equipment
Make sure you purchase all of the equipment in this section before your first practice.
Short Cones
These cones are great because they include 50 cones, 5 colors, a holder, and a bag!
Price: Less than $30
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Soccer Balls
These MLS Replica Soccer Balls are a fantastic choice. They are high quality and will last years. They will be your game ball of choice.
Price: Less than $30 each
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Youth Pinnies / Practice Jerseys
Wether you have a team or 10 or 16, it is always good to have a few extra jerseys. This set will cover 2 teams of 9 and should last at least 2 seasons.
Price: $30
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Optional Equipment
Make sure you purchase the equipment above before the following items.
Pop Up Goals
If the field you are using does not have goals, these work great for the younger ages. They conveniently fold up and store in your trunk.
Price: $30
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Traditional Cones
Make sure to get the short cones before you get these. These are very handy for younger kids when combined with the short cones.
Price: $5, purchase 2 sets
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Salt Athletic - Aercase Cleat Bag
We bought this bag for my 12 year old who is extremely stinking after a game, but his stuff smells awful all the time. We tested this bag out and were amazed by the results. After leaving the cleats and shinguards in the bag for a few days and taking a smell, we did not feint and in fact smelt very little odor at all. Do yourself a favor and get this today!
Price: $60 - that you will never regret spending!
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Game Recording Equipment
This equipment is recommended for teams that want to take their game to the next level.
TraceUp Camera
TraceUp is a leading soccer recording system. I have been using it now for 2 years and they continuously make improvements on the processing to simplify the life of a coach. They have introduced AI and automatic highlight reels that you can use in a video review session or you can send them to your players to review. I have been using the camera to record practices as well!
Price: $495 + annual subscription (use team funds)
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Yaber 4k Projector
If you will record the games, you must have video review sessions with the team. I have been using Yaber projects for a few years to watch the games back with the kids. Set it up in the basement or outside and let the kids watch back the games.
Plus, this is a great excuse to "need" a projector.
Price: $290
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Projector Screen
You can project straight onto a wall, but I highly recommend a screen if you want to see the detail of the passes, the tackles, and the goals. This one works great because it can be retracted up to the ceiling.
Price: $70
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