Coaches

Written by soccer great and championship Stanford coach Bobby Clark, COACHING YOUTH SOCCER: THE BAFFLED PARENT'S GUIDE tells you how, starting at point zero, an uninitiated coach can meld kids into a team and help them enjoy one of the most rewarding experiences of their youth. (In the end, you may be the one who reaps the biggest reward, as you watch kids learn and grow in an experience they'll treasure for a lifetime.)

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL A games-based alternative to tedious rote exercises, guaranteed to keep practices fun, engaging, and productive Great Soccer Drills provides soccer coaches with a great way to make every soccer practice active, fun, and productive. Coaches get 125 games guaranteed to keep kids moving and excited while teaching them basic skills, sharpening their reflexes, and building their confidence and decision-making ability. Written by two of North America's foremost names in youth soccer coaching, it also includes guidelines on how to create just the right blend of drills to hold the attention of six- to twelve-year-old players. Great Soccer Drills can be used in conjunction with the bestselling Coaching Youth Soccer: A Baffled Parent's Guide or as an excellent stand-alone resource for spicing up any practice.

<b>Packed with drills and tips for practice and game days</b> <p><b>The fun and easy way(r) to kick-start your soccer coachingskills</b></p><p>Volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a great experience,both for you and your squad. But what if you′ve never coachedbefore? Don′t worry! This friendly guide explains soccer rules,shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practicalpointers on improving your team′s soccer skills and encouraginggood sportsmanship.</p><p><b>Discover how to</b></p><ul> <li>Understand soccer rules</li> <li>Develop a coaching philosophy</li> <li>Teach soccer fundamentals</li> <li>Run great practices</li> <li>Lead your team during a game</li> <li>Communicate effectively with parents</li></ul>