"If children use TopTekkers, and complete the challenges within the app to win trophies, they will improve as soccer players."
The new season is nearly upon us, and we've got the perfect way for young players to get the most out of their soccer journey!
You may have heard about TopTekkers, the world-leading player development app that has worked in partnership with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for the last two years.
In this article we're going to cover the benefits that using TopTekkers has for a young player's health and soccer ability - and the reasons why so many children are having a lot of fun while using the app!
What is TopTekkers?
TopTekkers is the player development app that is guaranteed to improve players by ensuring they are putting in the practice away from the training field.
The app contains more than 50 skill challenges designed by English Premier League Academy and USSF A Licence coaches, which you can access at the touch of a button. Players are rewarded for their progress and can use the leaderboards to see how they measure up against their friends and teammates!
Coaches also love TopTekkers because it allows them to ensure their players are working on the right areas of their game.
Improving soccer ability
“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them” - Magic Johnson
TopTekkers guarantees to improve young players' soccer ability. When used as part of their regular training schedule, studies have proven that measurable performance improves by an average of up to 53%.
The app has been used as part of a university study, in which coaches set tasks and tracked performance digitally through TopTekkers in order to determine the efficacy of Individual Development Plans. You can read more about the study here.
Children who don't practice at home are more likely to QUIT soccer altogether
“Keep working even when no one is watching.” - Alex Morgan
The Coaching Manual's Parent Report uncovered some interesting trends regarding the importance of putting in the hours away from the training field, including the fact that children not only become better players when they practice at home - they are HAPPIER at their soccer club.
61% of US soccer players who don't practice regularly at home are likely to give up on soccer in the near future. Conversely, the amount of children who practice regularly at home and are likely to quit soccer in the near future is 0%.
TopTekkers encourages and rewards players for putting in the hours at home!
Improving health
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, only one in three children are physically active every day. Even fewer (24%) are getting the recommended one hour of physical activity every day.
Part of the way we should tackle this trend is of course by encouraging children to play sports. Your child plays soccer, so they are probably receiving an hour or two’s training with their team every week. That’s great, but when children need to have at least 60 minutes of exercise every day, we need to be doing more.
Read more here about how TopTekkers is also a ready-made solution to address the shortfall in the levels of regular exercise our children are getting.
National recognition
This year has seen the inaugural TopTekkers Championships events held all around the US. The TopTekkers Championships are about players demonstrating their abilities through the TopTekkers app in an attempt to be crowned National TopTekkers Champion!
The best chance you have for taking part in future TopTekkers Championships events is by getting to grips with the app and practicing the techniqiues!
Read more about the TopTekkers Championships here.
Who's using TopTekkers?
As well as professional Academies in the English Premier League and Major League Soccer, TopTekkers is used by many coaches and teams under the AYSO umbrella across the country - and they're improving every day through their usage.
Thousands of AYSO players are active in the TopTekkers app each week, and many are posting regular scores to the leaderbaords - will your child join them this season and fulfil their soccer potential?
Download TopTekkers now (mobile only)!
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