The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching 6-and-Under Soccer (Baffled Parent's Guides)
"Scott and David have done a fantastic job getting into the psyche of these very young players. What I really love is their emphasis on FUN, and that kids learn by DOING. This book will make a great extra assistant as you prepare for your season."—Bobby Clark, Head Soccer Coach, University of Notre Dame; author of the best-sellingCoaching Youth Soccer: The Baffled Parent's GuideCoach.You're the new coach of your child's soccer team, and you're not sure how to teach your players the fundamentals of soccer while also ensuring they have fun. Don't panic—Coaching 6-and-Under Socceris here to help.Coaching 6-and-Under Socceroffers straightforward advice, tips, and techniques, including reward-based games and drills; your first six practices in an easy-to-photocopy format; and how to teach soccer basics to 4-, 5-, and 6-year-olds in ways that are fun for youandyour players. This complete tool kit for a new coach includes:The twelve easy-to-run drills that work best with young soccer playersHow to keep your young players happy and active while they learnHow to make parents your best assistants and supportersHow to keep the focus where it belongs—not on winning or losing, but on having funHow to have a terrific time coaching young players"Coaching 6-and-Under Soccershows you how to teach your young players the right way—through lively games that encourage kids to use their creativity and self-expression when playing."—Brandi Chastain, Olympic and World Cup Soccer Champion; author ofIt's Not About the Bra: Play Hard, Play Fair, and Put the Fun Back into Competitive Sports"I have no doubt that young players will come to love the game of soccer if their coaches follow the simple, straightforward advice in this book."—Anson Dorrance, Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of North Carolina; author ofThe Vision of a Champion: Advice and Inspiration from the World's Most Successful Women's Soccer Coach"I highly recommend this terrific book to coaches who want to instill good sportsmanship and the love of the game in their young players while building a solid foundation in basic soccer skills and teamwork."—Jeremy Gunn, Head Men's Soccer Coach, Fort Lewis CollegeDavid Williamsis a lifelong soccer player, a dedicated coach, and an avid student of the game. He currently heads the 4- and 5-year-old division of the summer soccer camps sponsored by Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.Scott Grahamis an author, journalist, and coach to young soccer players.