Soccer
Soccer

Author: Dan Herbst

Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780789303387

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The official playing and coaching manual for youth soccer of the United States Soccer Federation. The definitive playing and coaching manual for youth soccer. Compiled by the coaching, educational and technical staff of U.S. Soccer, this book offers extensive information on all aspects of the game, technique, tactics, laws, prevention and care of injury, coaching preparation, organizational structure, model training sessions, and more than 100 practice games suitable for developing aspects of every player's game. Features numerous games for developing dribbling * passing * finishing * heading * defending * goalkeeping, as well as games specifically for young beginners * games to teach tactics * overall soccer decision-making. Extensive technique section offers detailed pointers on dribbling and turning moves * shielding * passing * receiving * drives * chips, bending the ball and volleys * heading * marking * tackling * goalkeeping catches * dives and saves. Tactical chapters offer detailed information on fundamental attacking tactics * defensive principles * restart tactics for defensive and offensive success. Model training sections construct excellent practice sessions, from warmup through cool down exercises * useful for all coaches as a guide to improving performance * efficiency * enjoyment of training.

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer
The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer

Author: Bobby Clark

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1999-08-09

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 007164069X

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Written by soccer great and championship Stanford coach Bobby Clark, COACHING YOUTH SOCCER: THE BAFFLED PARENT'S GUIDE tells you how, starting at point zero, an uninitiated coach can meld kids into a team and help them enjoy one of the most rewarding experiences of their youth. (In the end, you may be the one who reaps the biggest reward, as you watch kids learn and grow in an experience they'll treasure for a lifetime.)

Soccer Calling
Soccer Calling

Author: Dean Conway

Publisher: Reedswain

Published: 2005-09-01

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781591640974

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This book offers coaches and parents of U6-U14 players practical advice and useful suggestions for making the soccer experience a positive one for the players. Each chapter contains 11 nuggets of wisdom on such topics as: Important Traits of Youth Soccer Coaches, Suggestions for Practices, Concepts to Impart to Young Players, Ideas about Soccer Fitness, and more "It this book] will help youth coaches create a consistent philosophy and create an understanding of child development. It is a must read for all youth coaches Maybe a must read for all coaches." - Jay Martin, NSCAA Soccer Journal, Sept/Oct 2013

The Soccer Handbook for Players, Coaches and Parents
The Soccer Handbook for Players, Coaches and Parents

Author: Albert M. Luongo

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-10-16

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1476602581

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Soccer, long the world's most played sport, is now undergoing a phenomenal popularity spurt among youth in North America. This book, the complete amateur soccer handbook for all ages, is indispensable for players, coaches, managers, league officials, referees and parents. Rules of the game, conditioning methods, basic and advanced skills, positional play, team formations, defensive techniques--and much more--are covered. The Laws of the Game, a publication of the Federation Internationale de Football Associations publication is reprinted in full. The modern "short-ball" soccer concept is explained. Ball control skills are stressed for both developing and advanced players, along with self-discipline and a strong defense. With this handbook, championship teams and successful players can be built on these principles. In addition to technical skills, the important principles of leadership, self-control, sportsmanship, team play, fairness, and self-confidence are also promoted.

The Official American Youth Soccer Organization Handbo
The Official American Youth Soccer Organization Handbo

Author: John Ouelette

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1451603517

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The first book endorsed by AYSO -- the organization that soccer moms and dads trust most -- that presents all the basics of youth soccer If you are a soccer parent, coach, or referee, or just a youth soccer enthusiast, The Official American Youth Soccer Organization Handbook is for you. Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, Lawrence Robinson, and John Ouellette, the National AYSO coach, have written the book that will help everyone to better understand the rules, regulations, and skills that are essential to the game and a rewarding soccer experience for the children who play. In a straightforward, easy-to-follow style, The Official AYSO Handbook covers: the five philosophies of AYSO: everyone plays, balanced teams, open registration, positive coaching, and good sportsmanship the responsibilities of each position the complete rules of youth soccer, including offside, throw-ins, and penalty kicks skills such as ball control, goalkeeping, heading, and shooting short-sided soccer rules for children between the ages of six and twelve information for the prevention and treatment of the most common soccer injuries AYSO is the best and most trusted youth soccer authority. And now, Fortanasce, Robinson, and Ouellette have collected AYSO's expertise in this indispensable book -- a must-have for anyone who embraces the important role that youth soccer can play in a child's life.

Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis
Handbook of Soccer Match Analysis

Author: Christopher Carling

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780415339087

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This handbook provides professionals and academics working in football with a better understanding of match analysis systems, and combines cutting edge football analysis theory with practical guidance.

The Soccer Goalkeeper Training Manual
The Soccer Goalkeeper Training Manual

Author: Lorenzo Dilorio

Publisher: Reedswain Inc.

Published: 2005-04

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781591640820

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This is a complete handbook dealing with the basic principles of goal-keeping technique and the planning of training sessions; it also includes a large number of exercises to help coaches train their keepers to identify and correct the most common mistakes.

The Complete Guide to Soccer Fitness and Injury Prevention
The Complete Guide to Soccer Fitness and Injury Prevention

Author: Donald T. Kirkendall

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2011-07-15

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0807882755

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What are the best fuel foods for soccer players? What training regimen will best prepare young soccer players and improve their resistance to injuries? This comprehensive guide to health and fitness for soccer players offers expert advice for soccer teams at all levels. With decades of combined experience treating and training elite soccer players, exercise physiologist Donald Kirkendall and orthopedic specialist William E. Garrett Jr. present complex issues in an easy-to-understand format. The book addresses the physical and mental demands of the game, including the differences between boys' and girls' games and the differences in the levels of play in youth, college, and professional leagues; nutrition fundamentals, including food, drink, and vitamin supplements; physiology and training methods, with an emphasis on the basic elements of flexibility, speed, strength, and conditioning; and injury treatment and prevention. For players looking to step up their game, for parents who want to keep their kids healthy, and for coaches seeking the advice of the pros, this guide is an indispensable reference to keep handy on the sidelines.

The Soccer Coaching Handbook
The Soccer Coaching Handbook

Author: Martin Bidzinski

Publisher: Reedswain Inc.

Published: 2001-06

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9781890946678

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"This new manual ... is based on new exercises that overturn traditional conservative coaching styles, as these are responsible for a failure to identify and develop the needs of English football ... A comprehensive approach to acquiring and enhancing the fundamentals of football success."--Page 4 of cover