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Jay Gatz

Hi there, I'm Jay.

The Pitch is Ours is a new beginning for me and a stepping stone to prepare before retiring from the professional soccer team. Soccer is everything in my life! My friends and I have created this blog with all our enthusiasm, passion, and understanding after years of playing pro soccer. Hope you will enjoy it!

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How To Play Center Mid In Soccer?

The midfield position in soccer is crucial to a team’s level of performance in a match. Coaches are often very picky when it comes to choosing who will occupy the midfield position, especially when they are playing tougher teams or playing major tournaments. In association football also known as soccer, midfielders can either play the …

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Do Soccer Players Lose Toenails?

Playing soccer is always fun and exciting until you get injured, especially on your foot. Soccer is already hard and demanding but will be tougher if your feet are hurting. Key Takeaways Soccer players can lose their toenails during impact with other soccer players or when they accidentally kick the ground Soccer players that keep …

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Are Vans Good For Soccer

Are Vans Good For Soccer?

The soccer pitch is a very competitive arena in which you must check most of the boxes to compete effectively. Aside from applying the right skills, energy, and level of commitment to the sport, your dressing pattern must also match that of other players. Key Takeaways Vans footwear was initially designed for skaters and not …

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How Long Do Soccer Balls Last?

Just like every other product, every soccer ball will eventually wear out to the point that it becomes impossible to use them. However, how fast it will take for your soccer ball to get to that stage will depend on personal behavior and environmental factors. Key Takeaways How long a soccer ball will last will …

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Do Soccer Camps Help

Do Soccer Camps Help?

Summer comes with lots of outdoor activities. Young soccer players look forward to attending soccer camps that will allow them to hone their skills. However, not every parent is comfortable with the idea of sending their children to soccer camps. Key Takeaways Soccer camps are usually categorized into different age groups Soccer camps help in …

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How Hard Is Soccer?

Standard 11v11 soccer also referred to as football outside of North America is no doubt the most popular sport on earth. It is enjoyed by both players and spectators of all age categories. It is estimated that as many as 250 million people in over 200 countries play soccer as a career. Judging from the …

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How To Get Soccer Scholarship

How To Get Soccer Scholarship?

For most people in America—immigrants and minorities—getting a soccer scholarship can be their surest ticket to obtaining a university or college education. Soccer scholarship gives athletes the opportunity to pay their tuition while still developing their soccer abilities. Thankfully, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) offers a scholarship for Division 1 and 2 levels. You …

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Does Soccer Have A Draft?

Basketball and American football are two of the most cherished sports in America, although soccer is gradually gaining followership. Therefore, it is not surprising that most Americans have good knowledge of American football and basketball but a faint understanding of soccer. Being an American, you might probably be familiar with what drafting stands for in …

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