Full Description
Packed with drills and tips for practice and game days The fun and easy way(r) to kick-start your soccer coaching skills
Volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains soccer rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving your team's soccer skills and encouraging good sportsmanship.
Discover how to
Understand soccer rules
Develop a coaching philosophy
Teach soccer fundamentals
Run great practices
Lead your team during a game
Communicate effectively with parents
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started Coaching Soccer 7
Chapter 1: Teaching Soccer To Children 9
Chapter 2: Getting Organised 17
Chapter 3: Getting Up To Speed With The Basics 31
Part II: Building Your Coaching Skills 53
Chapter 4: Meet The Parents 55
Chapter 5: Getting To Know Your Team 71
Chapter 6: Running A Great Practice 93
Chapter 7: Getting Your Game On 115
Chapter 8: Refining Your Approach At Midseason 135
Part III: Beginning And Intermediate Soccer 143
Chapter 9: Teaching The Fundamentals 145
Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills 167
Chapter 11: Coaching Offense 101 185
Chapter 12: Coaching Defense 101 199
Chapter 13: Coaching Restarts 211
Chapter 14: Taking Practice Drills To The Next Level 227
Part IV: Advanced Soccer Stratergies 245
Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 247
Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 263
Chapter 17: Implementing Advanced Drills 275
Part V: The Extra Points 285
Chapter 18: Keeping Kids Healthy And Injury Free 287
Chapter 19: Dealing With Common Coaching Challenges 305
Chapter 20: Taking Your Show On The Road 323
Part VI: The Part Of Tens 333
Chapter 21: Ten Ways To Make The Season Memorable 335
Chapter 22: Ten Ways To End The Season On A High Note 341
Index 347
