Education of coaches on proper soccer shoe fit

Soccer shoes have been an integral part of play for many decades and yet athletes continue fitting soccer shoes improperly. Improperly fit soccer shoes can cause injuries that result in practice and game time-loss that could be easily prevented.;Athletes have different foot shapes and therefore must purchase shoes that are custom fit. Injuries from fractures to patellar femoral syndrome can be sustained due to improperly fit shoes. Youth and high school soccer coaches are the targeted population in an attempt to prevent time-loss injuries. Soccer coaches can significantly influence athletes, therefore information will most likely transfer from coach to athletes as opposed to other personnel involved with soccer teams. Education of coaches regarding how to properly fit a soccer shoe will help to educate athletes and reduce injury rates. Information on proper soccer shoe fit was compiled into an article and submitted for publication to Soccer Journal.