Striker Soccer Supply which presents AuthenticSoccer.com has a huge selection of authentic official names and numbers for soccer jerseys from mls, siere a, epl, la liga, and more leagues. We also can customize almost any national team jersey with the proper name and number kit. We really have it all when it comes to the official names and numbers.

If you need a name and number kit from a previous season, AuthenticSoccer.com has back stock of names and numbers since 2004. Also, if we do not have the exact official name and number kit we have the neccessary equipment to replicate the font style that you need. Take a look at some of our customization guides.

Many soccer goals look alike. However, it is important to evaluate all the aspects of a soccer goal before making any

decisions. Most companies publish the basic specifications in their literature, and Kwik Goal is no different. This should

allow some basic comparisons (price, material, size, accessories included, etc.). Unfortunately, the following details are

usually revealed AFTER a goal is purchased, so makes sure you look into these specific areas before making any decisions.

SAFETY AWARENESS

Yes No

( ) ( ) 1. Does the product meet ASTM standards in all field conditions?

( ) ( ) 2. Are all warning/safety labels affixed to goal when purchased? Including labels with a goal does not guarantee

that maintenance personnel or volunteers will apply them properly or even apply them at all.

( ) ( ) 3. Can the goal post be easily inspected by officials or coaches prior to the game without moving the goal or using a

step ladder? Are all fasteners visible?

( ) ( ) 4. Does the product have sharp edges? Particularly near the playing area?

( ) ( ) 5. Does the weight factor of the goal pose a problem in moving or storage?

( ) ( ) 6. Does the product have child entrapment or potential pinch points?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

ANCHORING

( ) ( ) 8. Is the goal “field surface friendly” if being utilized on synthetic turf? Is bottom smooth so it does not damage the

synthetic surface when the goal is moved? Is the goal resting on a level surface? Are surface appropriate anchors available?

( ) ( ) 9. Will the anchoring system included with the goal function in all soil or field conditions?

( ) ( ) 10. Do the assembly instructions include directions on how to test your goal after anchoring to make sure it meets

all standards?

( ) ( ) 11. Have there been options added to the goal so that alternative anchoring system can be applied?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

( ) ( ) 12. Are the wheel options that are available functional and are there loose parts when moving them? Example, you

should not have to remove or replace fasteners when putting down or lifting wheels?

( ) ( ) 13. Is there more than 1 bolt at each joint so there is always a safety backup at the joint?

( ) ( ) 14. Is there proper overlap length (at least 3 inches) for parts that telescope together?

( ) ( ) 15. Are manufacturing imperfection hidden by paint coating (i.e. wrinkle finish)

( ) ( ) 16. Has a wrinkle finish been put on the product to cover up imperfections in manufacturing?

( ) ( ) 17. Are all parts through-bolted so the goal can’t come apart even if fasteners become loose? Example, even though

a set screw is in place, the associated parts may not be properly connected.

( ) ( ) 18. Is a high quality finished used (i.e. powder coated)?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

EASE OF ASSEMBLY

( ) ( ) 19. Can the goal be put together using simple hand tools only, or are power tools and special expertise required for

safety?

( ) ( ) 20. Are there many small parts to assemble?

( ) ( ) 21. Can multiple goals be easily broken down for storage and be reassembled using parts from a like-model goal?

Example, some companies require the customer to drill holes in each goal to finish assembly; failure to put a part back in the

same goal and even the same side will prevent the goal from being put back together.

( ) ( ) 22. Does the design allow the goal to be disassembled in sections for storage and ease of reassembly?

( ) ( ) 23. Are comprehensive instructions provided with the goal?

Comments/notes:______________________________________________________

AuthenticSoccer.com brings to you more information regarding your wants and needs for the beautiful game of soccer. Finding the correct size soccer ball depends on your age or the age group that you are playing. We have broken down the sizes of soccer balls and assigned them to the appropriate age groups. The size you use does not change from a training soccer ball or match soccer ball.

BALL

Soccer Ball Size	Player Age	Approximate Ball Circumfrence
Mini/Skills/1	All ages	18" - 20"
Midi/2	All ages	20" - 22"
3	Under 8	23" - 24"
4	8 to 12	25" - 26"
5	12 and up	27" - 28"
*Player Age values are suggestions. Please check with your coach or organization to determine what size ball you will need.

 

Let's face it; buying most fitted items online is harder than one would think. All manufacturers have their own sizing and slight variances to cause an item like gloves to fit different. There is a general method to finding your glove size which is listed below in an easy step by step process. This step by step process is also on every goalie glove page. Also, there are more detailed attributes of the glove sizing listed underneath the picture of the gloves. Feel free to browse our selection of gloves http://www.authenticsoccer.com/soccer-goal-keeper-gloves.aspx

step1 Measure the circumference of the fullest part of the palm, excluding the thumb.

step2 Round up to the next highest inch. Then add 1 to the measurement to determine your glove size: (ex. 8" + 1 = 9) Thus 9 would be the glove size.

step3 Measure both hands to determine if one hand is bigger than the other. Take the bigger size and open up our size chart and find the corresponding glove size. This size is very generic, you must do one more step.

step4 Look down the list of the gloves attributes to see the specific sizing of the product. If a glove runs a "half size small" then move up to the next size. Remember: Goalkeeping gloves should be worn big, as much as 1.5" over the length of your fingers.

Soccer fanatics bleed the colors of their team. All the colors of a club, city or country are specifically chosen for their symbolic meaning that roots back to the begining. I have found

Black is associated with power, elegance, formality, death, evil, and mystery.

White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection.

Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.

Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics. Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.

Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety.

Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Purple combines the stability of blue and the energy of red. Purple is associated with royalty. It symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. It conveys wealth and extravagance. Purple is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, mystery, and magic.

Soccer is a game of passion and of history. When we see these colors in a teams new kit, it usually brings up some type of emotion. This is what some of the major brands are trying to do today. The designer of a jersey will look deep in to the teams past and also the city or countries past as well to design a jersey that pays tribute to both the team and its founding city or country.

So there is a reason after all for all these crazy colors and designs.

AuthenticSoccer.com has got you covered for all you NOCSAE standard shin guard needs. Starting this fall 2008 all NCAA and NFHS soccer players must wear NOCSAE approved shinguards. The approval or standard ratings are printed on a tag attached to both shinguards. The ratings are as follows by player height XXS 3'-3'11" ; XS 3'11"-4'7" ; S: 4'7"-5'3" ; M: 5'3"-5'7" ; L:5'7"-5'11" ; XL: 6' and above. Referees will check all players shinguards before the start of a match.

We have created a category with all shingards with an NOCSAE approval rating. Each product page lists both the length of the shinguard itself and also the NOCSAE standard size by player height. Please visit out NOCSAE Soccer Shin Guard Category Here