*Second edition (1991) sold more than 25,000 copies *Updated to reflect changes in soccer and in coaching and training philosophies over the past 5-10 years, as well as new photos and diagrams
*Author is a parent and a coach himself, and writes in a conversational tone, addressing the types of questions and concerns that parent/coaches have
Anyone interested in coaching youth soccer will find all they need in this book. It offers advice on how to promote positive athletic competition while effectively teaching kids sports fundamentals. It will give readers:
*Basic terminology and rules of the game
*Practice plans and drills that are fun, make teams eager to learn
*Tips for communicating with kids
*Game strategies
*Tools to assess kids' physical and intellectual strengths
*Advice about effective discipline and motivation
*Ideas for dealing with officials and players' parents
*Suggestions for conditioning and training specific to youth
*Information to prevent and properly deal with injuries
This book will help readers develop a coaching philosophy to build kids' self-esteem and teach them teamwork, good sportsmanship, how to perform under pressure, and how to learn from mistakes.
