Coaching Youth Soccer: The Guide for Coaches and Parents
by By Mccarthy, John P., Jr.
Category: Sports & Recreation , Coaching , Soccer

The Guide for a Fun and Successful Soccer Season!Do you need some guidance before you start coaching this soccer season? Coaching Youth Soccer, 2nd edition gives you everything you need to make this season a success. It covers all of soccer's fundamentals and gives coaching tips for every aspect of the game, including:proper kicking, passing, and trapping techniquesdribbling, juggling, and headersthe responsibilities of each position on the fielddefensive and offensive strategiesrules and regulations for standard and small-sided gamesmaintaining an encouraging and positive coaching attitudeYou'll also find template practice plans you can adjust for your own use, step-by-step drills and plays, conditioning ideas, and first aid information. Plus, a glossary and skills checklist at the end of the book help you learn and teach the language and skills of soccer quickly and effectively.