Training Gear
Summer is the single best window of the year to get better at soccer. School is out, the weather is warm, and there's no practice schedule standing between your player and the backyard. The only question is: do you have the right gear?
We've rounded up every piece of training equipment worth buying — the exact same stuff our coaches recommend to families inside the Anytime Soccer Training app. These are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Every pick is something we actually use and stand behind.
Essential Training Gear
Everything a player needs to train effectively at home or in the park.
Best Soccer Rebounders
If there's one piece of equipment that pays for itself in a single summer, it's a rebounder. It turns a solo session into a real passing and shooting workout — no partner required.
Here are the options we recommend at every price point:
Free Resources to Go with Your Gear
Gear without a plan is just stuff sitting in the garage. Here are the free tools we've built to help you actually use it:
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30-Day Training Plan
Personalized schedule based on skill level — print it, post it, follow it.
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Free Training Plan Builder
Choose your skill areas and schedule — get a custom PDF plan instantly.
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7-Day Skills Challenge
Short daily sessions your player can do in 10 minutes or less.
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Soccer Training Survey
See how your player compares to elite academy players — get a personalized PDF report.
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100+ Free YouTube Drills
Follow-along videos organized by age group — U6 through Advanced.
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In-Home Training Guide
The must-have guide for soccer parents who want to train at home the right way.
Join the Community
10,000+ Soccer Families — Free Facebook Group
Ask questions, share wins, and get advice from other soccer parents who are doing the same thing you're doing.
Join the Group →The Bottom Line
You don't need all of this to have a great summer. Start with a good ball, a set of cones, and a training plan. Add a rebounder when your player is ready to step it up. The gear supports the work — but the work comes first.
Grab the free resources above, set up a session in the backyard, and get after it. Fall tryouts will be here before you know it.