Soccer Bag Checklist for Teens

My daughter, Chloe, isn't a little girl running around on the soccer field anymore. She is a teenager who is super serious about playing soccer and maybe even a little obsessed with it. In the last 10 months she has played on 3 different teams and is becoming incredibly self-sufficient when it comes to her soccer bag and whatever's inside it.

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  • Essential gear—includes all the obvious things like shin guards, goalie gear, cleats, socks, etc.

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  • Soccer Ball

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  • Mouth guards

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  • Hair ties and headbands to keep hair out of the way

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  • Hairbrush

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  • Small first aid kit—include bandaids, antibiotic ointment, disinfectant wipes, ibuprofen/Tylenol, an instant cold pack, and a few large bandages for bigger scrapes

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  • Sunscreen/lip balm

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  • Bug spray 

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  • Plastic bag for wet uniforms and stinky socks

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  • Warm-up pants

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  • Long-sleeved sports shirts and sports leggings for cold weather games

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  • Beanie or winter headband

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  • Soccer sandals or other slip on shoes for after the game

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  • Phone—especially important when parents can't attend the game

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  • Snacks—healthy, high protein snacks and fruit are best

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  • Water bottle

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  • Sports drink

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