Description
Become an unforgettable soccer coach for kids of any age, with this complete guide
Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer—or start coaching better. Help kids 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll get a refresher on the rules of soccer, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. Plus, you'll find drills and dynamic exercises you can use to improve the outcomes of your practice sessions. The title “Coach” comes with the responsibility to help players stay motivated and safe, all while building a respectful team culture and supporting kids' mental health. With Coaching Soccer For Dummies it's simple to do all that—and to develop a coaching philosophy that will help you give young players the support they need.
- Learn drills and techniques for teaching soccer skills to kids of all ages
- Get a complete rundown on safety, including proper form for injury prevention
- Establish a positive team culture, prevent bullying, and keep players motivated
- Communicate effectively with parents and other coaches
This book is the perfect choice for beginner or novice youth soccer coaches who are seeking guidance to help improve and develop their coaching skills.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Stepping Up and Setting Up for Success 5
Chapter 1: Teaching Soccer to Children 7
Chapter 2: Getting Organized 19
Chapter 3: Getting Up to Speed with the Basics 35
Part 2: Taking the Field: Making Every Moment Matter 57
Chapter 4: Meet the Parents 59
Chapter 5: Getting to Know Your Team 77
Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 103
Chapter 7: Getting Your Game On 131
Chapter 8: Refining Your Approach at Midseason 155
Part 3: Focusing on the Fundamentals 165
Chapter 9: Teaching the Fundamentals 167
Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills 195
Chapter 11: Coaching Offense 101 209
Chapter 12: Coaching Defense 101 227
Chapter 13: Coaching Restarts 239
Chapter 14: Taking Practice Drills to the Next Level 257
Chapter 15: Implementing Advanced Drills 281
Part 4: Protecting Players and Conquering Coaching Challenges 289
Chapter 16: Keeping Kids Healthy and Injury-Free 291
Chapter 17: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges 313
Part 5: The Part of Tens 333
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Help Players Focus and Flourish 335
Chapter 19: (Almost) Ten Ways to Build Team Unity 341
Index 347
