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Over twenty million Americans are playing the great game of soccer. This guide is for their coaches; it will help both the new and the experienced youth and high school coaches develop complete players, those who master the three fundamental elements of tech-nique, tactics, and function. There are many technique books on the market, and a few tactical books, but none which attempt to integrate technique, tactics, and function with accompanying game activities. As in state-of-the-art coaching for all sports, this integration is best developed through a system of progressions. Building upon a logical progression of exercises, activities, and shortsided games, this guide will help the coach to apply the princi-ples of play to the game of soccer and the development of soccer players. Too often these principles are overlooked by coaches; yet they are the very foundation of the game! Once a coach can view game action from this point of view he is capable of making important/relevant suggestions that relate to training and general principles. This facilitates player growth and game results.

For too long the traditional approach to coaching football has concentrated on the development of technical skills in isolation. However, the best footballers do not rely on technical ability alone. They possess game sense - the ability to solve the problems posed by the game and by their opponents. The ideas in this book will help develop this game sense from a young age, which - in the long term - will produce more intelligent football players. The model we have created and the games we have devised will hopefully generate enthusiasm in youngsters and encourage them to reach their full potential. A combination of stimulating activities and meaningful coaching will ensure players stay motivated and enjoy their training sessions. Quite simply they will play and learn - and learn to play.

Finally! An understandable and practical guide to sports psychology! Longtime youth sports coach Andrew Caruso has compiled reams of comprehensive research into one well-organized and readable book. He addresses all the main points of this growing field, including Goal Setting, Assessment, Visualization/Imagery, Simulation, Focus, Cue Words, Flow, Motivation, Arousal and Positive Affirmations. Includes several outstanding exercises for coaches and players of all ages.

A soccer match is an ever-changing environment. With every movement of team-mates, opponents or the ball a new playing "problem" is created, demanding each player on and off the ball to formulate and carry out appropriate playing "solutions". Because most players rely almost exclusively on their dominant foot, their repertoire of solutions is obviously limited. Unfortunately, in many cases players are presented with training sessions that cater to their dominant side and their coaches rarely, if ever, train or even encourage the use of the weaker foot. In this book, Martin Bidzinski presents a training method that focuses on developing physically balanced players who are comfortable playing the ball with either foot to any direction of play, thus giving them the full 360 degree range of playing options.

Youth group travel, especially for teens, is becoming more and more common these days. As the world shrinks with advancing technology, such travel opportunities are becoming available to millions of young people. And, of course, with every such trip, there are a core group of willing parents/adults who volunteer to co-ordinate the plethora of details that ensue. Written from a sports teams'' perspective, this book will help you think through the process from beginning to end -- where to go, who to take, what to do -- once you get there. Included are tips on how to manage the details and keep track of them.

Full of fun, effective games and drills, this book covers every aspect of youth coaching with clear, easy to follow diagrams, photographs and instructions. Features: Warm Up Games; Warm Down Games; Indoor Games; Warm Up Drills; Co-ordination Conditioning; Full Practice Sessions.

The maestro of Spanish soccer gives his insights and training suggestions for goalkeepers. Laureano Ruiz is truly the guru of spanish soccer. He has helped to develop some of the most highly skilled players in the world, including Ivan Helguera (Spain,Real Madrid), Ivan de la Pena (Spain, Lazio and as a coach at Barcelona had a huge influence on Hristo Stoichkov and even the great Johan Cruyff. This excellent book contains hundreds of drills and games, all clearly described with objectives and the appropriate age levels.

What is Total Soccer Coaching?Contrary to the present coaching trend of separately carrying out conditioning training from technical and tactical training, the authors suggest that all components of soccer training should be coached at the same time. They argue that the performance of a player during a match is not simply the sum of his abilities, but rather the result of their integration.

This coaching manual for high level soccer addresses virtually every aspect of coaching and team management, including the following: Developing an infrastructure, off-season preparation, scouting, player evaluation and much more.

From the evaluation of the individual players to the choosing and development of a system of play, this book guides you through the process of organizing, developing and building a successful soccer team. The book's theme, that team play comes about through the interrelation between the characteristics of all its members and the coach's idea of play, is discussed and brought to practice through several working methods and exercises designed to build a soccer team from a tactical point of view. For coaches and athletic directors at all levels.

Filled with valuable coaching tips and outstanding training exercises, this book lays the groundwork for successful team and player development. Topics include: Warm Up, Running Technique, Speed Training, Pre-Season Training, Shooting, Goalkeeping, The Thinking Player, Defending, Set Plays and Team Spirit. Also includes sample practice sessions.

This book explores the various tactical situations that arise throughout the match. At the beginning of each chapter, the general principles that a player is required to know for every situation are presented and are clearly and simply explained. In the second - mainly practical - section, these different themes are applied to the field with a number of exercises and match related forms that stimulate the learning process. Practical tools for coaches at the junior high through high school levels.

Today's high speed, high pressure soccer demands more of players than ever before. In this book, Coach Nicole addresses the need to incorporate tactical development and understanding into skills training. This book covers such topics as Speed of Play, Man to Man Defending, Combination Play and much more.

In this long overdue book, Critchell addresses the issue of stretching and warm up practices for soccer. The main focus of the book is to discourage the use of static stretching, and instead offer a variety of dynamic exercises which more closely resemble the movements made in the game, giving the players the preparation they need either pre-game or pre-practice.

This book has been specifically designed to provide youth clubs and coaches with a progressive and comprehensive coaching curriculum. The content is age appropriate with an emphasis on skill development while having fun.