The Diadora Ermano/Primato ($64/$36) Track Suit is truly a players garment. The quality and style place it as one of the most thoughtful and desirable training suits we have seen.<< MORE >>

The Sarson Valencia ($50) is a basic training suit comprised of a zip-up jacket and color matched pants. They are made of a comfortable cotton/poly blend available in navy or black.<< MORE >>

It is shoot-out time again and this year we start with uniforms. This time around we tested a full kit including jersey, shorts, socks, track suit and bag. It is Sarson in America vs. Italy's Diadora.<< MORE >>

The Magma jersey/short ($50/$25 respectively) is one style from a new line at Lotto. It is constructed of a stretch microfiber and mesh for a comfortable fit and good ventilation. Graphics are printed on rather sewn in.<< MORE >>

The Bonn jersey / Athens short ($27 and $25 respectively) represent a good combination of style and playability. Both the shorts and jersey have contrast color panels and mesh inserts.<< MORE >>

The Diadora Ermano ($37/28 for jersey/shorts respectively) is a top flight kit. The lightweight material is comfortable, breathable and fast drying. The uniform has a subtle style.<< MORE >>

Claiming to be a match level ball, the Classic ($30) falls a bit short. However, it is above the quality standard of the average training ball. The Sawol ball is a good value and worth a look.<< MORE >>

Water shoes are designed for hot or wet conditions. The END WOW ($80) is designed for this with lots of venting, a rubber sock liner and holes through the bottom of the shoe for drainage.<< MORE >>

The Soccer Coaching Bible ($24) is offered by the NSCAA as a guide to running an elite team. It covers the breadth of coaching psychology and administration.<< MORE >>

KNVB brings us Coaching Soccer: The Official Coaching Book of the Dutch Soccer Association ($15). The book focuses on learning to coach the Total Soccer way as revised for the modern game.<< MORE >>