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The Holiday Gift Guide For Athletes

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Work on skills for any sport, fitness training, or just to get them moving! All coaches have been screened and will follow Covid safe protocols. Log onto Coachup.com to find a coach near you.

Trading Cards

Trading cards have made a huge comeback. No matter what sport your athlete is into, you can easily find these collectibles on Amazon or other locations.

This pack of 100 vintage cards is $15.25 and can arrive in two days.

Stocking Stuffers

Fun printables to decorate your athlete's favorite treats!

$12 for a digital copy to download and print.

For The Soccer Player In Your Life

If your kid loves soccer, likes to compete and likes video games, this new technology could be the perfect gift. The Google Powered Tag fits into the GMR insole to detect on-field performance. Then track your progress and compete against friends.

$40 for the entire set up

Jump Rope

Jumping rope will help your athlete with just about any sport they play by helping develop hand-foot-eye coordination, rhythm/ timing, balance and body control, vertical jumping, foot speed, agility, quickness, and acceleration and deceleration. This rope was ranked the #1 rope by the New York Times.

It's $10.99 and you can get it in two days.

Motivational Water Bottle

Keep your athlete hydrated and inspired with this HydroMATE 1 gallon motivational water bottle with a time marker, BPA free and dishwasher safe.

$20.98 One Day Shipping

Workout Dice

A fun way to exercise in-between zooms and for the whole family. Just roll the dice and get to work.

$19 Cute wood set 

$10.80 Oversized dice from Amazon - overnight delivery

Deep Tissue Massage Gun

This is a great gift for athletes of all ages and levels. Reduces inflammation and can help relax tight muscles, break up scar tissue and adhesions, and minimize muscle soreness and tension.

$99.99 and next day delivery on Amazon Prime

Sports Themed Lotions

Luxurious lotions and balms; "Curse Killer" and "Lucky Charms" will boost the spirits of any young athlete.

$18 for lotion and $8 for sore muscle balm and can ship immediately

Epsom Bath Salts

Pine and Eucalyptus oils infused in the salts will relax and heal your athlete after a long practice.

$16.95 for free two-day delivery

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