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Soccer Smarts for Kids

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Soccer Smarts for Kids by Andrew Latham is an engaging guide designed to teach young players essential soccer strategies and skills. It offers practical tips and exercises to help children improve their game understanding and performance on the field. Through a combination of techniques and insights, it aims to enhance both individual skills and team play.
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If you're a young football enthusiast eager to enhance your understanding of the game, this book may appeal to you. It offers insightful strategies, valuable tips, and practical advice to improve your skills on the pitch. Whether you're playing for fun or aiming to excel, it can help deepen your comprehension of soccer dynamics.

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"Coach Andrew Latham preps you to be your best by sharing secrets, techniques, and exercises to develop your skills on the field. Players age 11 to 15 and their parents will love this must-have guide, which features tips on setting goals, using proper form, practicing on your own, and respecting the rules while always having fun"--Provided by publisher.

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Everything kids need to know to play smarter, more enjoyable soccer-for ages 8 to 12 Everything kids need to know to play smarter, more enjoyable soccer-for ages 8 to 12 Coach Andrew Latham has over 20 years of experience teaching kids soccer. In this soccer book for kids 8-12, he sets young athletes up for soccer success with straightforward strategies and tips about everything from goal setting and staying fit to pre-game prep and mental motivation. He preps players to be their best with this handy guide and tactics book that shows them how to develop their skills on and off the field. This soccer coaching book for kids includes- A range of basic and more advanced techniques so kids can practice and progress at their own pace. Diagrams and illustrations that explain how to pass the ball, stay onside, get in scoring position, and more. Player profiles that highlight six superstar soccer players, like Lionel Messi and Mia Hamm. Soccer lovers will improve their game and have more fun with Soccer Smarts for Kids.

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Soccer Smarts for Kids attracts praise from readers and soccer experts alike for its practical advice and comprehensive insights. Recommended by figures such as Sam Snow, the book is celebrated for its usefulness to players, parents, and coaches, providing valuable guidance for soccer enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781623156909

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 174

About the Author

Andrew Latham is Head Coach for the Lower Island Soccer Association (LISA) in British Columbia, Canada. Bringing more than 20 years experience as a youth development coach in North America and the United Kingdom, he spent three and a half years with Sheffield United as a youth coach, where he played a key role in introducing Futsal to the Academy Players. He holds a CSA A license, US Soccer A License, UEFA B License, and the USYSA Y License, and is a graduate of the National Coaching Institute of Canada. Learn more by visiting- www.lowerislandsoccer.com.

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