access Soccer

Access is driven by affordability.

Some equipment will be distributed before the season starts. However, for a small cost, buying other pieces of equipment can make your experience easier and less stressful. If you’re willing to invest a little more, other pieces of equipment is useful but comes at a higher cost.

Club Provided

All clubs are different but most will provide some basic equipment. Check with your commissioner or league director for what may be provided. Typically, you will receive at least balls, cones, and a Coach’s shirt.

Optional, Low Cost

Embedded links to low cost sources are below. This is not a "starter kit" These are only examples of the types of equipment that you could purchase.

First Aid Kit

For emergencies

$10-12 for basics

Amazon

Instant Cold Pack

For adding to first aid kit

$9-10 for 6

Amazon

Water

For players who do not bring their own

$5-6 for 2.5 gal

Walmart

Sports drink packets

For quick re-hydration

$7-8 for 6

Walmart

Ball bag

For carrying balls to/from field

$10-12

Amazon

Gym bag

For carrying other equipment to/from field

$20-40

Ross / Michaels

Medals

For end-of-season awards (buy early!)

$2/player

Epic Sports

Captain Arm Bands

For identifying leaders

$2-3 each

Epic Sports

Clipboard

For organizing rosters, lineups, positions

~$10

Walmart

Pinnies

For separating teams during practice

$25 for 12

Amazon

Cones

For markers during practice drills

$10-12 for 20

Amazon

Ball Pump (Manual)

For inflating balls by hand

$10-15

Amazon

Training Ball Nets

For practicing touches at home

$12 for 4

Amazon

Spare Shin Guards

For players who do not bring their own

$10-12

Amazon

Spare Goalie Gloves

For players who do not bring their own

$12-14

Amazon

Whistle

For capturing players' attention

$4 for a pack of 3

Amazon

Towels

For rainy days

$7-8 for 12

Amazon

Shoe Lace Bands

For keeping shoes tied

$20 for 6 pairs

Walmart

Hair Ties

For holding back long hair

$2 for 30

Walmart

Eye Black

For sunny days

$4-5 per stick

Amazon

Optional, Higher Cost

Some equipment is inevitably more expensive. Some examples with lower-end price ranges are below. However, doing your own research is advised so that you find the cost and quality desired.

Extra balls

For players who do not bring their own

$25+ each

Ball Pump (electric)

For inflating balls automatically

$20+

Pop Up Goals (lower quality)

For younger ages at practice

~$50 for a pair

Pop Up Goals (higher quality)

For older ages at practice

$100+ for a pair

Wrist Stopwatch

For hands-free drills and game management

$25+

Collapsible Bench

For team area during games

$50+

Pop Up Tent

For team area during games in bad weather

$50+

Water Cooler

For players who do not bring their own

$30+

Do-It-Yourself

As an alternative, consider using available household items to build your own training equipment. Some ideas can be found at the website or in the examples below