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Coaching Soccer For Dummies

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Coaching Soccer For Dummies provides practical guidance on coaching youth soccer, covering essential skills, strategies, and drills. It aims to help coaches, regardless of experience level, to engage and inspire young players. Understanding the fundamentals of soccer and effective team management techniques are key aspects of the book, ensuring coaches can develop players' abilities and foster a love for the sport.
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If you're keen on developing effective coaching skills for young football players, this guide offers practical tips on drills, strategies, and fostering teamwork. It's designed for both new and experienced coaches looking to inspire enthusiasm and improve skills on the pitch, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in youth sports.

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Each year, 6. 1 million kids aged 6 to 17 play soccer for more than 25 days a year, and each of their teams needs a coach. In many cases, the coach is a parent or adult volunteer who may not have any previous coaching (or even soccer) experience. This book provides these volunteers with a crash course in soccer and coaching fundamentals.

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Packed with drills and tips for practice and game days

The fun and easy way® to kick-start your soccer coaching skills

Volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains soccer rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving your team's soccer skills and encouraging good sportsmanship.

Discover how to

  • Understand soccer rules
  • Develop a coaching philosophy
  • Teach soccer fundamentals
  • Run great practices
  • Lead your team during a game
  • Communicate effectively with parents

Coaching Soccer For Dummies by the National Alliance for Youth Sports is your comprehensive guide to becoming an effective and confident coach. Whether you are a seasoned player stepping into a coaching role or a newcomer to the sport, this book provides valuable insights and tools to help you successfully lead your team.

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Coaching Soccer For Dummies is well-received as a comprehensive guide suitable for both beginners and more experienced coaches. Reviewers highlight its user-friendly structure, practical tips, and emphasis on making the sport enjoyable for youths. They appreciate the clear instructions and the focus on important skills like communication and motivation, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in coaching young soccer players.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471773818

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Contributors:

  • With Greg Bach

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 384

About the Author

The National Alliance For Youth Sports provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes.

Greg Bach is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.

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