Beautiful Soccer
Subtitle: Creating Passion and Confidence in Young Players
Contributors: Werner, Doug
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
ISBN-13: 9781935937555; 9781935937531; 9781935937432
Subjects: Training; Soccer for children; JUVENILE NONFICTION; SPORTS & RECREATION; Coaching; Sports & Recreation; Psychological aspects; Soccer
Description: As youth soccer becomes increasingly popular, coaches often gloss over individual improvement in order to win, relying on rigid systems and a few elite players to carry a team. This impairs player development and kills the joy of the game--so how can adults make competitive soccer better for kids? Addressing that very problem, this book explores the role of coaches and parents, emphasizes the importance of team identity and a team mindset, and presents the necessary foot skills and tactics to help young soccer players both perform better and have more fun. The guide outlines basic patterns of p.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Copyright; Acknowledgements; Contents; Introduction; Interviews with Coach Ryan; The Problem; Mission; Adult Roles; Ideal Program; Team Identity; Skills; Juggling; Against the Wall; Moves of Deception; Chaining Moves; Sample Session; Index; About the Authors.