Take a soccer cleat designed around a man’s foot. Shrink it. Pink it. Sell it to women and girls. That’s been the standard protocol for women’s and girls’ soccer cleat offerings–until now. IDA is the only company to design soccer boots specifically for the female foot anatomy. I’ll tell you why that’s important in my … Read more
Playing mainstream sports like soccer or basketball is popular with adult athletes for a reason. But why not get out of your comfort zone and consider these 18 less-than-mainstream adult sports? Roller Derby Is On The Rise (But Still Not A Mainstream Sport) Roller derby is no joke. This high-intensity, full-contact sport requires coordination, stamina, … Read more
Seeing an adult tennis player isn’t unusual. They aren’t quite the same unicorns as adult roller derby-ers. But if you’re an adult who wants to play tennis for the first time, you might not know how or where to start. Maybe you played tennis in the past, are a bit rusty, and want to get … Read more
This is the most comprehensive list of adult sports camps you’ll find anywhere. Whether you’re looking for sport-specific training to improve your skills or a fantasy sports camp experience, this list has it. Who says sports camps just have to be for kids? Not us! We cover every type of adult sports camp including volleyball, … Read more
Cover photo credit: XOSO Sport & Social League The option to play adult sports as a way to boost your social life is still relatively new in the grand scheme of recreational sports. But with the inception of national social sports leagues like CLUBWAKA and VOLO, and regional leagues like WACO TX Sports & Social … Read more
The fact that soccer has woven itself into nearly every aspect of Brandi Mitchell’s life wasn’t by design. Instead, it has been more of a series of fortuitous events. Brandi, the founder of San Diego Soccer Women and Soccer Women Play, has become a prominent figure in the world of women’s recreational soccer–not only in … Read more
If you play sports as an adult, you’ll reap all sorts of benefits. Remember, sports aren’t just for kids. Here are 10 reasons to play sports as a grown-up. The List Reason to Play Sports #1: Healthier Heart Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting to play sports as an adult, your heart will … Read more
Besides the benefit of physical fitness, playing sports as an adult is an incredible way to stay mentally fit. Mental health benefits apply in particular to recreational sports players, from the beginner adult recreational athlete to the weekend warrior. Coming out of a time when our worlds were turned upside down and mental health challenges … Read more
By this point, we all know the term ‘soccer mom.’ It’s become part of the American lexicon. But now, soccer moms don’t only want to watch their kids play soccer–some want to get into the game themselves. If you’re one of those soccer moms (or aunts or grandmas), read on to learn how. But First, … Read more
Bet you can’t name a sport more ubiquitous throughout corporate offices across America than adult recreational softball. Baseball, the sexier older cousin of softball, is, of course, America’s favorite pastime. Whether you’re already an athlete or maybe just want to be one when you grow up, adult rec softball and baseball leagues offer something for … Read more
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