Planet Ball

So my kid got into the Highland High football team this year, freshmen squad. Awesome, right? But man, trying to find their whole schedule for 2025 online felt like pulling teeth. Let me tell you how I finally nailed it...

So yesterday I got this idea stuck in my head – how do Guatemala and Panama’s national teams really stack up? Everyone talks about Panama climbing FIFA rankings lately while Guatemala kinda… doesn’t. Figured I’d dig into the numbers myself...

Got my hands on the Graceland coaching guide last Tuesday. Wanted to see how they actually get things done. Figured hey, maybe something useful for our local club setup. Jumping Right In Started flipping through it over coffee. First impression?...

Okay so here’s how I finally figured out watching the F&M Diplomats games without driving myself crazy. Wanted to catch a game last Saturday but couldn’t make it to the field. Was like, nah, surely I can just stream it....

Okay, let’s talk padding – specifically, ribs. This all started last month after I took a stupid-hard hit during Sunday pickup. Couldn’t breathe right for two days, felt like I got hugged by a dump truck. Figured my old regular...

Why I Even Bothered with a Kicking Tee Look, my kid came home from practice insisting he needed one of those little rubber cones – a football kicking tee. Said all the team uses ’em. Fine, bought the cheapest one...

Alright team, listen up. Figuring out this goalkeeper jersey thing was way more involved than I expected. I used to think you just grabbed any shirt that looked cool and called it a day. Man, was I wrong. Ended up...

Alright so last Sunday I’m watching the game and suddenly think – dang, these snacks are boring. Why not make football-themed cupcakes? Sounded easy. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Grabbed my notebook and scribbled down three wild ideas: football field cupcakes, helmet...

So I got this question from a follower last week asking about 2024 football card prices. Man, I was curious myself! I hadn’t really checked my collection lately. Figured it was a great chance to actually put together a proper,...

My Jersey Hunt Begins Needed team jerseys for our Saturday flag football league. Wanted something decent but not expensive, ’cause honestly, nobody here’s getting paid to play. My usual cheap online store? Total bust. Either ridiculously high prices or designs...