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The focus of this innovative book is to reveal how the best teams and coaches in the world score goals, and provide training sessions for you to coach your team to be more efficient in creating chances and scoring goals.All of the 304 Goals from the Group Stage of the 2022/23 Champions League season were viewed and analysed and then classified into key categories:Type of GoalType of AssistPitch Zone of AssistPitch Zone Where Goals are ScoredTactical Aspect for Each Goal ScoredThis is invaluable information because we can determine how and where most goals were created from, and where they are finished from, which can be applied into your training sessions to maximise the efficiency of your team to score more goals.We focus on Manchester City, Inter, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Liverpool, PSG, and FC Barcelona, showing real match examples of these top UEFA Champions League teams' goals for the relevant data statistics.Paco Cordobés is a UEFA Pro Licence Coach, Professional Football Analyst, and Editor/Publisher of 150+ football coaching books. He has used the extensive data-driven analysis and tactical examples to create 16 Sessions (63 Practices)to help you maximise your team's ability to score goals.Training Session Topic Examples:Goals Scored from Cut Backs (20.0%)Goals Assisted from Half Spaces (10.9%)Goals Scored from Centre of Box (72.7%)Goals Scored with Attacking Combination Play in Final Third (19.1%)Goals Scored with Counter Attacks (20.7%)Coach Your Team to Score More Goals:Data-driven Analysis Real Match Examples Training Sessions Score More Goals!

"Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes" is a guide by James Leath, a Mental Performance Coach and dedicated advocate for youth sports. With a career spanning over 20 years, James brings a wealth of expertise to the table, presenting practical strategies and exercises to help young athletes cultivate unshakable mental resilience.This book gives parents and coaches valuable insights to navigate sports challenges with a growth mindset. Through inspiring stories and actionable advice, James delves into various obstacles young athletes may face and provides effective tools to overcome them. The book covers a wide array of mental performance exercises, including visualization techniques that help young athletes envision their success in the game, positive affirmations to foster stress management, controlled breathing exercises to manage emotions, and resilience training to bounce back from failure.James emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset in young athletes, teaching them to view challenges, setbacks, and failures not as roadblocks but as stepping stones toward success. He helps parents and coaches create a supportive environment that encourages open communication, validates emotions, and offers emotional support during the highs and lows of the sports journey. Whether your child is just beginning their sports adventure or striving to reach new heights, this book equips you with the essential tools to instill mental toughness and personal growth. From dealing with performance anxiety and managing expectations to celebrating progress and embracing the learning process, "Mental Toughness for Youth Athletes" ensures your child develops as an athlete and a resilient and confident individual.

This book looks at the potential of sport to contribute to wide-ranging development outcomes, which have been recognized across international policy declarations, most significantly in the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides a theoretical approach to sport and development. It begins by addressing the basic concepts of sport development and sustainability and then discusses the potential contribution of sport to five prioritized SDGs (SDGs 3, 4, 5, 8 and 16) and the environment as one of the sustainable development pillars that may contribute to SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. This academic resource provides a macro view to students and researchers of sports sciences to know more about the fundamental concepts of sustainable development goals, and to enhance their knowledge about sport as a conduit that can help achieve wider development outcomes rather than being an end in itself. This book is of interest to students and researchers of sports studies, from sociology to management, and researchers and policy makers interested in sport and sustainable development.

"Pickleball expert David Satka shows players of all levels how to improve their game through strategy, technique and mental toughness. You don't have to be a natural athlete to become a better player, you just need to learn the secrets of winning"--

Im Fußballtraining kann es sich als äußerst schwierig gestalten, passende Spiel- und Übungsformen für die unterschiedlichen Altersgruppen und Erfahrungsstufen in Verein, Schule oder Freizeit zu finden. Dieses praxisnahe Lehrbuch enthält daher 49 Spiel- und Übungsformen, die mithilfe der beschriebenen Steuerungsmöglichkeiten um ein Vielfaches erweitert werden können. Alle sind mit einem Bild, dem genauen Ablauf, möglichen Variationen, hilfreichen Trainer*innen-Tipps sowie der Einschätzung der Schwierigkeit aufbereitet worden. Ergänzend werden 15 ausgewählte Spiel- und Übungsformen als abrufbare Videos angeboten, um ein unterstützendes Verständnis der einzelnen Trainingsformen zu ermöglichen. Abseits dieser praktischen Aspekte zum Sportspiel Fußball erläutern die beiden Autoren grundlegende Begrifflichkeiten ¿ z. B. Taktik vs. Technik oder Spiel vs. Übung ¿ und gehen auf wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse, beispielsweise zum Kinderfußball, ein. Dieses praktische Wissen soll dabei helfen, Dozierenden Anregungen für die universitäre Fußball-Ausbildung zu liefern, Trainer*innen viele Ideen zur konkreten Umsetzung in der Trainingspraxis bereit zu stellen, Lehrer*innen Hilfestellung für den Unterricht in größtenteils heterogenen Gruppen zu geben sowie Freizeitsportler*innen ihr Repertoire an Fußball-Spielformen zu erweitern.

En definitiva, "La paternidad deportiva" nos invita a explorar cómo eldeporte puede ser una herramienta fundamental en el desarrollo integral denuestros hijos y en la construcción de una relación sólida y enriquecedoraentre padres e hijos. Este libro representa una guía práctica y reflexiva paraaquellos padres comprometidos que desean aprovechar al máximo elpotencial del deporte como motor de crecimiento físico, emocional y espiritualen sus vidas y en las de sus hijos

There is a great deal more than Madness lurking within the Division 1 NCAA Basketball Tournament.Mark Mehler and Jeff Tiberii take a close look at the magnificent seven--Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, North Carolina, Duke, Indiana, and the University of Connecticut--examining how they have managed over multiple decades to establish themselves as American basketball royalty.

"Ready Minute One: A Proven System for Athletes to Perform at Their Best From the First Second of Any Competition!"As an athlete, you know that the start of any competition is crucial. That first minute sets the tone for the rest of the game or match, and can often be the difference between victory and defeat. But how can you ensure that you're ready to perform at your best right from the starting whistle?That's where Ready Minute One comes in. This comprehensive guide is packed with proven strategies and techniques to help you be fully prepared, both mentally and physically, for the start of any contest.From pre-game rituals and warm-up exercises to mental preparation and visualization techniques, Ready Minute One covers everything you need to know to get in the zone and perform at your peak from the first second of the competition.You'll also learn how to handle nerves and anxiety, build confidence, and stay focused and disciplined throughout the game or match. With practical tips and advice, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to take their performance to the next level.Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Ready Minute One will help you unlock your full potential and achieve your goals on the field, court, or track.So don't wait - read Ready Minute One today and get ready to dominate from the first minute!

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field.Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn't attention from fans or the trophy at the end of a season that guided his morals, but the hard-won discipline, labor, and humility that he incorporated into every game he played. Now, in The Dad Coach, Matheny puts his philosophy into action and provides a step-by-step template for coaches and parents to develop solid fundamentals and a strong sense of character in their players, including:Age-specific drills and exercises to develop skills, along with practice plans to help young ballplayers improveGame preparation and evaluation techniques to help coaches stay on track and keep kids engagedAdvice on making coaching a meaningful experience and investment of timeMore than seventy QR codes leading to instructional videos featuring Matheny and other Dad Coach advocates Drawing on Matheny’s playing and coaching expertise at every level of the game, The Dad Coach is an engaging and essential resource for anyone, regardless of experience, who wants to coach their players to success in baseball and life.

2017 NORTH AMERICAN BOOK AWARDS WINNERThe essential strategies every coach needs to create a championship culture. Tactics and talent create wins. But another important element-creating a championship culture-undergirds winning. WIN gives the answer and the insider's view from a championship coach on how to create a championship culture. Not just one season, but time after time, despite the best tactics and talent or not. WIN sets up the winning strategies every coach must know. Applied to any sport, WIN will walk coaches through the step-by-step approach to building a team that can win championships. From practice plans to team-building exercises to setting the attitudes of players and coaches, this is a tell-all guide from one of the best. WIN reveals how to: Create and maintain an impenetrable team bondUnderstand how to place players in the perfect role for them to thriveChoose team leadership that allows you to coach more effectively and win more oftenForm a cohesive, unstoppable coaching staffUse adversity as an advantage rather than a disadvantageSurvive and break losing streaks with a high frequency of successLee Elias has applied these techniques to turn around downward slides with multiple teams. He holds nothing back, sharing easy-to-implement strategies for coaches of all levels. "I've played for several coaches over my playing career. The ones that have found success all understood the concepts written in this book." -Bryce Salvador, former NHL Captain (New Jersey Devils) and Player (New Jersey and St. Louis) "Talent and tactics are needed to win. However, most coaches don't realize there are other equally important elements to creating a champion. This is the first book I've read that explains those principles in an easy-to-understand way. If you want to build a championship-caliber team, this is a must read." -Pavel Barber, hockey stick handling specialist and three-time Canadian National Athlete Lee M.J. Elias has been coaching ice hockey at the collegiate and professional level since he was 22. His diverse experience includes working with the NHL, NBC, Hearst Media, A&E, and Madison Square Garden, and others. Lee is the founder of Game Seven Group, an organization that works with leaders to win using the spirit and culture of a professional sports organization. He is the co-owner and founder of Sports Achievements and Hockey Wrap Around North America, both companies that work to make hockey more enjoyable and accessible to the world.

Descubre las estrategias para lograr la confianza y la mentalidad de los campeones olímpicos y ser el mejor en tu deporte.¿Eres un atleta profesional o alguien que aspira a unirse a los campeones de tu deporte?¿A veces te resulta difícil dar lo mejor de ti en el campo debido al miedo al fracaso o a lesiones?¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo los campeones olímpicos son capaces de dar actuaciones tan impecables incluso bajo una gran presión?No se puede negar el hecho de que los atletas profesionales trabajan bajo un gran estrés y luchan con problemas como la ansiedad y la fatiga.De hecho, estadísticas recientes han revelado que más del 90% de los atletas universitarios se quejaron de problemas de estrés y sueño, entre otros problemas.Pero esto no significa que no haya manera de solucionar estos problemas: hay un océano de consejos y estrategias útiles que te ayudarán a superar tus miedos y fracasos.El éxito atlético proviene de una mentalidad fuerte más que de una gran fuerza muscular.No es necesario haber nacido mentalmente fuerte: puedes desarrollar esta cualidad vital con trabajo duro y constancia.Cargado de estrategias simples y aplicables, este libro de guía te ayudará a desarrollar fuerza mental, convertirte en una persona resistente y lograr el primer lugar en tu deporte.En el interior, descubrirás:5 trucos fáciles para desarrollar una mentalidad ganadora y alcanzar tu mejor forma.7 hábitos que puedes adoptar en tu vida, como lo hacen los atletas con una increíble fortaleza mental.6 de los miedos más comunes que tienen los atletas y que afectan su mentalidad, y cómo puedes evitarlos.5 ejercicios respaldados por la psicología para construir autoconfianza y reducir el estrés del rendimiento.9 técnicas poderosas para lograr la resistencia y la fortaleza mental, respaldadas por los campeones olímpicos.Un ejercicio de apoyo para desarrollar la inteligencia emocional en los atletas para mejorar tu rendimiento y bienestar.Ejercicios interactivos y sesiones de práctica en cada capítulo para ayudarte a desarrollar tu fuerza mental y ganar confianza.Más de 7 errores costosos que los atletas cometen y que disminuyen su rendimiento, y cómo puedes superarlos.¡Y mucho más!Se trata de cambiar tu mentalidad: después de todo, ¡ese es el músculo más importante que puedes usar para ganar en la vida!Y una vez que tengas la orientación adecuada y practiques las estrategias correctas, podrás liberarte de tus bloqueos mentales y dar lo mejor de ti en cada actuación.Con esta guía a tu lado, podrás hacer un cambio significativo en tu mentalidad y lograr lo que siempre has soñado.Ya has dado el primer paso para conquistar tus miedos y elevar tu juego... Ahora es el momento de avanzar aún más y lograr el éxito.Si quieres estar en la cima de tu juego utilizando las estrategias seguidas por los campeones, entonces desplázate hacia arriba y haz clic en el botón "Añadir al carrito" ahora mismo.

On February 11th, 2021, The North Carolina Central Baseball team walked into a meeting with the university's athletic director, expecting to be told they were canceling the upcoming season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, they were told their school was canceling baseball altogether, and that the 2021 season would be its last for the Eagles. Across the nation, historically black colleges and university baseball programs, are on the chopping block. This is the true story of the events leading up to that fateful day and how the NCCU baseball family persevered over the following months. Assistant Coach and author, Ed Porcelli, gives a first-hand account of how the players, coaches, friends, and baseball alumni of NCCU baseball, dealt with the loss of its program. What was the real reason as to why the administration decided to drop baseball? Was this really a financial decision due to the covid pandemic, or were there other factors at play? Be in the dugout, with the players and coaches, as Central enjoys its best and last season representing the Eagles. Presidential photographer Al Drago illustrates the many different emotions of the players during their final season, capturing the last moments of the Eagles, before their inevitable extinction.

Erkundende und spielerische Aktivitäten sind für die frühkindliche Entwicklung von zentraler Bedeutung. Dies wird sowohl in entwicklungspsychologischen als auch in bewegungspädagogischen Überlegungen immer wieder herausgestellt. Im Bereich der elementaren Bewegungsfertigkeiten bieten insbesondere offene Bewegungsangebote, wie die Bewegungsbaustelle, besondere Potenziale für solche Aktivitäten. Gerade im Kleinkindbereich wurde bisher allerdings nicht empirisch und gegenstandsspezifisch untersucht, welche Formen von Bewegungsaktivitäten Kinder in der Bewegungsbaustelle vollziehen, wie die damit verbundenen Erkundungs- und Spielprozesse verlaufen und wie diese von pädagogischen Fachkräften angestoßen und begleitet werden können. In diesem Buch werden die Erkundungsaktivitäten von ein- bis dreijährigen Krippenkindern in der Bewegungsbaustelle in den Blick genommen und im Rahmen einer qualitativen Untersuchung einer empirisch-rekonstruktiven Analyse unterzogen. In einem Untersuchungszeitraum von drei Monaten wurden dazu 23 Stunden Videomaterial in einer Hamburger Krippe erhoben und anschließend mit den Verfahren der Grounded Theory Methode ausgewertet. An neuere sozial-konstruktivistische Konzepte in der Frühpädagogik anschließend werden in einem Ausblick erste Ansätze herausgearbeitet, wie Fachkräfte offene Bewegungssituationen im Kontext der rekonstruierten Erkundungsaktivitäten entwicklungsförderlich betreuen und begleiten können.

Niederlagen, Rückschläge und Krisen gehören im Leistungssport dazu. Lange Zeit galt jedoch das Motto: ¿Was mich nicht umbringt, härtet mich ab¿ und in Krisenzeiten wurde noch härter trainiert. In diesem Sachbuch erfahren Sie, wieso diese Denkweise aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht veraltet ist und für die sportliche Karriere schädlich sein kann. Selbstfreundlichkeit, Achtsamkeit und das Gefühl, in der Niederlage nicht allein zu sein, sind die drei Säulen des Selbstmitgefühls und Schlüsselkonzepte, um in krisenhaften sportlichen Situationen zu bestehen. Dieses Sachbuch vermittelt die theoretischen Grundlagen des Selbstmitgefühls und hebt insbesondere die Bedeutung der Arbeiten zum Selbstmitgefühl im Sport hervor. Die Theorie wird durch praktische Übungen und durch Experteninterviews aus den unterschiedlichen sportlichen Bereichen ergänzt. Ein Selbstmitgefühlstraining bietet so viel mehr als andere sportpsychologische Trainings, weil es mit einer warmherzigen Atmosphäre einhergeht. Werden Sie Ihr eigener mitfühlender Couch, der Sie liebevoll durch die Wellen der sportlichen Leistungsfähigkeit begleitet und Ihnen hilft, in sportlichen Krisen nicht unterzugehen.

Join expert tennis journalist Dominic Bliss, for an up-close look at the unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness. Djokovic's extraordinary achievements, include iconic moments such as becoming the first man in the Open Era to achieve a double Career Grand Slam in singles, and the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of the four majors at once across three different surfaces.

Are you supporting a talented young athlete? Do you want to find the best way to help them develop and progress? Would you like to really understand what the talent development experience is like for them, what they want and what they need? Then "The Young Athlete's Perspective" is for you.This book features six stories told by young athletes about their talent development experiences in sport. Each young athlete tells a personal story. They describe their own individual set of circumstances and provide a personal perspective that has been shaped by living in contemporary times. These unique stories are shared in the hope that they may support coaches and parents to better connect with the young athlete's perspective. When considered together, these individual insights confirm the essence of the talent development experience and they reveal what every parent and coach supporting and developing the young athlete needs to know!Testimonials'Helping young people achieve their potential is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a coach and this book contains many great ideas and thoughts on how to navigate the challenges of developing talent through an athlete's teenage years. It is a must read for anyone coaching and developing talent in all sports.' Stuart Lancaster, Director of Rugby Racing 92, former England Rugby Head Coach.'Few resources focus on the experiences of the athletes themselves. Graham's book, based on both his extensive academic and practical experience, is a breakthrough in this area, providing an effective guide for all involved in developing athletes towards their potential.' Craig Pickering PhD, Olympian, Director of Performance Sustainability, Athletics Australia.'At last we have a book that includes the young athlete's perspective while simultaneously providing the reader tangible take-away's that have the potential to positively influence youth athlete development. I would highly recommend this book to anyone working in the youth athlete space.' Duncan Simpson PhD, Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Florida USA.This book will provide you with valuable insights into key topics and issues, such as: ◆ How to support young athletes to progress in the sport that is right for them.◆ How a positive talent development experience relies upon personalised and holistic athlete development.◆ How to guide the young athlete through competing physical demands and psychological challenges.◆ Why optimal athlete and coach collaboration relies upon a genuine relationship and authentic communication.◆ How autonomy, connectedness and a sense of competence are critical to a young athlete's motivation.◆ How to teach the young athlete to become the best learner.The young athlete stories in this book are designed to stand alone and speak for themselves. They provide the young athlete's perspective on what they need and what they want in their own words. I invite you to listen.

Unleash your inner champion and dominate your sport with the mindset of Olympic athletes!Are you a professional athlete or aspiring to join the champions of your sport?Do you sometimes find it hard to give your best performance on the field due to the fear of failure or injury?There's no denying the fact that professional athletes work under stress and grapple with issues like anxiety and fatigue.In fact, recent statistics have revealed that over 90% of college athletes complained about stress and sleep problems, among other issues.But this doesn't mean there's no way to fix these issues. Athletic success comes from a strong mindset more than strong muscle power.You don't have to be born mentally tough - you can develop this vital trait with hard work and consistency.Loaded with simple, actionable strategies, this book will help you build mental strength, become resilient, and achieve the top spot in your game.Inside, you will discover:5 easy hacks to develop a winning mindset and reach your prime form7 habits you can adopt into your life, as done by athletes with incredible mental toughness6 of the most common fears athletes have that take a toll on their mindset - and how you can steer clear of them5 psychology-backed exercises to build self-confidence and reduce performance stress9 powerful techniques to achieve resilience and mental toughness - supported by Olympic championsA supportive exercise for building emotional intelligence in athletes to enhance your performance and well-beingInteractive exercises and practice sessions in each chapter to help you build your mental strength and gain a winner's confidence7+ costly mistakes athletes make that slow down their performance - and how you can move past themAnd so much more!It's all about making a shift in your mindset - after all, that's the most important muscle you can use to win in life!And once you have the right guidance and practice the right strategies, you can break free from your mental blockage and get on to giving your best performance, every time.With this guide by your side, you will be able to make a significant change to your mindset and get on to achieving what you've always dreamed of.You've already taken the first step towards conquering your fears and elevating your game... now it's time for you to move even further and achieve success.If you want to be at the top of your game by using the strategies followed by champions, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Die Ursprünge des Sportspiels Handball lassen sich auf den Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts datieren. Das Spiel hat sich seitdem stetig weiterentwickelt und findet sich heutzutage in vielfältigen Ausprägungen wieder. In der hier vorgeschlagenen Vermittlungskonzeptionen sollen die Grundlagen des Sportspiels Handball dargelegt werden. Eine universell anwendbare Spielreihe soll eine Vermittlung des Spiels im Grundlagenbereich für Lehrkräfte, Coaches und Studierende ermöglichen. Weitergehend werden die Grundlagen zu technisch-taktischen Elementen erläutert, welche in der Vermittlung einer handballspezifischen Spielfähigkeit hilfreich sein können. Hinweise zum Coaching und zu Spielleiter-Tätigkeiten schließen diese Konzeption ab.

A WINNING STATE Mental Toughness Book Since 2002: The #1 Mental Toughness Skills in SportsEvery athlete can raise their mental game. Every athlete can perform better in competition than they do in practice. Every athlete can be the competitor they've dreamed of being: the competitor who doesn't blink. WINNING STATE Women's Soccer focuses on competing. It shows players how to take their mental game to a winning level. WINNING STATE improves tournament performance by giving players the mental toughness skills to eliminate distractions and crush apprehension, so they can execute in a competition as well or better than they do in practice. WINNING STATE is for all ages and abilities. It's for players who consistently want to bring their "A-Game" to the competitive arena. WINNING STATE inspires players to face the pressure head on, believe in their abilities, and execute with confidence. Players get the skills to handle the nerves, fiercely compete, and win! Your mind is your most powerful weapon. Train it! WINNING STATE Women's Soccer: The Athlete's Guide to Competing Mentally Tough

A WINNING STATE Mental Toughness Book Since 2002: The #1 Mental Toughness Skills in SportsEvery athlete can raise their mental game. Every athlete can perform better in competition than they do in practice. Every athlete can be the competitor they've dreamed of being: the competitor who doesn't blink. WINNING STATE Baseball focuses on competing. It shows players how to take their mental game to a winning level. WINNING STATE improves tournament performance by giving players the mental toughness skills to eliminate distractions and crush apprehension, so they can execute in a competition as well or better than they do in practice. WINNING STATE is for all ages and abilities. It's for players who consistently want to bring their "A-Game" to the competitive arena. WINNING STATE inspires players to face the pressure head on, believe in their abilities, and execute with confidence. Players get the skills to handle the nerves, fiercely compete, and win! Your mind is your most powerful weapon. Train it! WINNING STATE Baseball: The Athlete's Guide to Competing Mentally Tough The #1 Mental Toughness Skills in Sports.

High Performance Sport Skill Instruction, Training, and CoachingEvery sportsperson seeks the elusive next level up. Whether at the pro or beginner level there are hidden, inner sources of power to improve and excel. Famous, three-time Grand Slam winner, Arthur Ashe, pointed out that many in sport fall victim to, "PARALYSIS BY ANALYSIS". Athletes on any level can experience the pain of overthinking and sabotaging their performance. Blame many traditional methods of teaching and training. How can we train smarter, not harder? If only our body and mind could perform in a way that's more natural and instinctive. The best athletes have this quality, but many feel it is simply unattainable for them. I assure you IT IS NOT. In this book you will DISCOVER keys in relation to: · Harnessing the superpower of your mind· Exercises to enhance your feel and senses· Clutch performing under pressure· Being a great team member· Achieving and consistently entering the "Flow" state PLUS AS A BONUS, you'll also get: The Perfect Golf Swing In MinutesThe ways of teaching the golf swing are often lost in translation. They lose effectiveness and do not make use of our NATURAL, INSTINCTIVE POWERS.Without expensive and extensive training, you can learn IN JUST MINUTES in the RIGHT WAY whether you are a beginner or highly skilled player. In this book you will DISCOVER the keys in relation to: · Hitting great shots. TODAY!· Rising above complex, mechanical thoughts· Consistently swinging well WITHOUT COUNTLESS TIME spent· Unique talent you didn't know was ALREADY WITHIN YOU· Performing beyond what you ever believed possible Our potential for learning skills at high levels greatly improves, when we understand how to tap into it. Take the first step to gaining the power to adapt, improve, and excel in sports and all areas of life. Read this book.

Since its creation in South America, the popularity of futsal has exploded and is now enjoyed by -60 million participants globally. Futsal has captivated audiences around the world, becoming one of the fastest growing sports. In response to this exponential growth, futsal has become a contemporary topic for academics and practitioners alike seeking to understand the sport. Unique to futsal is the deep fascination that exists both for futsal's value as an individual sport and for its huge potential to enhance soccer player development. Powerful anecdotal stories ignite intrigue to the massive potential of futsal to support soccer player development at all ages and levels. This lightning-fast small-sided game condenses the most exciting parts of soccer into a high tempo yet incredibly strategic sport. Futsal-The Perfect Game to Develop Soccer Skills brings together, for the first time, the scholarly, academic world and the practical applied settings in which futsal exists. Drawing on detailed research, the authors create an evidence-based argument for the inclusion of futsal in talent development programs for soccer, while exploring the nuances of its application with players in a practical setting. Futsal-The Perfect Game to Develop Soccer Skills is the perfect book to support stakeholders, technical directors and coaches, and to help educate a mixed audience from both academia and sports-practitioners at all levels.

A FRONT ROW SEAT AT THE AJAX TRAINING GROUND!! Jorrit Smink, Dutch journalist and himself a soccer coach, had the chance to report on world famous club Ajax Amsterdam for a full season. This book is a collection of 40 drills used by coaches at the various levels at Ajax, including head coach of the first team and legendary Dutch superstar, Ronald Koeman. * Warm Up Drills * Conditioning Drills * Shooting Drills * Goalkeeping Drills * Positional Play Drills * and more!

Lessons in baseball enlightenment from three-time MLB Manager of the Year Joe Maddon.No one sees baseball like Joe Maddon. He sees it through his trademark glasses and irrepressible wit. Raised in the "shot and beer" town of Hazleton, PA, and forged by 15 years in the minors, Maddon over 19 seasons in Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Anaheim has become one of the most successful, most colorful, and most quoted managers in Major League Baseball. He is a workplace culture expert, having engineered two of the most stunning turnarounds in the past quarter century: taking the Rays from the worst record in baseball one year to the World Series the next and leading the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years.Like his teams, Maddon defies convention. He is part strategist, part philosopher, part sports psychologist, and part motivational coach. In THE BOOK OF JOE, Maddon gives readers unique insights into the game, including the tension between art and data, the changing role of managers as front offices gain power, why the honeymoon with the Cubs did not last, and what it's like to manage the modern player, including stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Yu Darvish, and Kris Bryant.But you expect even more from a manager who meditates daily, admires Twain, and has only one rule when it comes to a team dress code: "If you think you look hot, wear it!" And Maddon delivers. Built on-old school values and new-school methods, his wisdom applies beyond the dugout. His mantras about leadership, mentorship, team building, and communication are meditations on life, not just baseball. Among those mantras are: "Do simple better." "Try not to suck." "Don't ever permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure." "See it with first-time eyes." "Tell me what you think, not what you've heard."THE BOOK OF JOE is Maddon at his uniquely holistic best. It is a memoir of a fascinating baseball journey, an insider's look at a changing game, and a guidebook on leadership and life.

This book is the first to finally provide a step-by-step tactical analysis of Pep Guardiola's High Pressing Tactics (126 Tactical Examples). Take your chance to learn how Manchester City use their innovative pressing tactics to play against all different formations (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-1-2, 3-4-3, and 3-4-1-2), so you can coach Pep's high pressing game against various systems of play.Manchester City dictate the game with the ball and without the ball. The aim of the book is for you to learn and apply Pep Guardiola's tactical approach and strategic positional play to dominate your opponents with a relentless pressing game.All of the Manchester City players have specific roles and responsibilities to ensure they know when and where to press with coordinated movements. The high intensity pressing style extends throughout the team, with the forwards, midfielders and even defenders aggressively closing down opponents.Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and Football Tactics Expert and has used this analysis of Pep Guardiola's Tactics at Manchester City to create 10 Sessions (33 Practices), which you can easily implement into your team's training. Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's High Pressing Philosophy:Apply intense pressure on the ball carrier and create a wide shadow behindIdentify specific moments or triggers to initiate the pressCoordinated movements and pressing trapsHigh-intensity pressing game to disrupt the opposition's build-up playClose down space rapidly, narrow passing lanes and limit passing optionsForce the opposition into making mistakes or playing long ballsWin possession quickly and launch counter attacks!Tactical Analysis and Training Session Topic Examples:Retaining a Compact Formation at the BackDefensive Line's Movement in Relation to the Game SituationPrinciples Applied when Defending Near the Ball AreaPressing High Against Formations with 3 DefendersPressing High Up to the Goalkeeper Against Formations with 4 Defenders"We have to press the opponents all over the pitch. The best way to defend is to attack."Pep Guardiola

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In "The Empowered Coach," author James Leath, a seasoned mental performance coach and youth sports coach with over 25 years of experience shares invaluable insights and practical guidance for coaches looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes. Drawing from his own journey as a former athlete and the wisdom gained from influential coaches, Leath explores the transformative power of coaching and provides a roadmap for empowering and inspiring the next generation of athletes.Through heartfelt anecdotes and real-life examples, Leath highlights the profound influence that coaches can have on their athletes. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing a positive team culture, fostering personal growth, and instilling life skills that extend far beyond the playing field. From cultivating resilience and self-confidence to teaching effective communication and leadership, "The Empowered Coach" equips coaches with the tools they need to create an environment where young athletes can thrive.Whether you are a seasoned coach or just starting out, "The Empowered Coach" will inspire and empower you to embrace your role as a mentor, motivator, and leader. It will encourage you to create a supportive environment where athletes can develop their athletic abilities and the life skills that will serve them well beyond the sports arena.