Expert Advice

Last year we hosted our first “Ask IDA” webinar  with Dr. Karli Richardson around female physiology and injury considerations. We’ve turned it into a quarterly series about topics related to the female athlete experience, and we kicked off 2023 with Dr. Nicole Surdyka to discuss injury recovery considerations.

If you’re gearing up for a new soccer season, tired of the same old fitness drills, but ready to get back into shape… we’ve got you covered with 5 more fitness drills we love and love to hate.

One of the most commonly used and standardized warmups for soccer players is the FIFA 11+ which, according to the FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-MARC), has been proven in multiple research studies to reduce injuries and enhance performance. It is especially relevant for female athletes age 13-18 who are at greater risk of major injury such as ACL tears.

From grass to turf, field types can have a huge impact on not just your technical and tactical approach to the game, but also your comfort and safety. The type of surface you’re playing on, and the condition it’s in, can increase the risk of injury among female athletes. So what do we know about the various field types and how can we ensure we’re wearing the best footwear for each surface? Keep reading! 

We believe that knowledge is power when it comes to footwear, comfort, and performance on the field, so we were delighted to host Dr. Karli Richards, DPM, FACFAS to share her insights around female physiology and injuries.

Finding the best soccer cleats for teenagers is something most parents of budding soccer stars all battle with, especially ahead of a new school year or sports season.

The industry has long sold us on the idea of “unisex” cleats, or even worse, they simply “shrink it and pink it” to avoid educating people about the differences in their feet and actually designing for those differences. So what are the main differences? 

Taking proper care of our cleats means that we extend their life and lower the impact it has on our planet. We’ll dive into the different steps to be taken for each type of boot and its upper, and how to care for them in the best possible manner.

Whether you’re gearing up for a pre-season or you’re working to maintain your fitness year round, conditioning drills are just part of the game.