Football Coaching

Soccer Coaching: The History of Futsal takes readers on an illuminating journey through the origins, development, and global impact of this exhilarating indoor sport. From its grassroots inception on the streets of South America to becoming an international sensation, the book delves into futsal's evolution as a beloved and influential sport. Exploring the unique rules, playing style, and tactical brilliance that distinguish it from traditional football, readers gain a profound understanding of futsal's technical prowess and strategic nuances. The book celebrates the legends and superstars ...

Five soccer training books in one. Includes the books: Practice Soccer at Home, Soccer Mastery, Basic Soccer Drills for Kids, Soccer Numbers, and Soccer Defensive Drills.

Sport is the greatest pastime in the world. Soccer is the greatest, and most popular, sport. Every fan knows that the epitome of soccer excitement builds through a four-year cycle, a process of preparation and qualification, culminating in the World Cup. What memories this tournament gives us. The brilliance of Pele, the craft of Cruyff. Zidane headbutting his Italian opponent in the final itself. The thrill of the minnow defeating a giant of the soccer playing world. We all have our favorite moments. Our celebration of the World Cup shares ten of them. The day Oleg Salenko scored five; ...

As the coach, you are the leader of the team and should lead by example. The harder you work, the harder your team will work. There is not a perfect way to coach and it normally takes time to find the style that works best for you and motivates your players. This book will help you in that process. This book is not intended to be a complete guide on coaching because if you have ever coached, you realize that everything to know could not be contained in one book. It will help you become the coach that changes every game, the coach whose team every player wants to be on.

Split-field coverages are nothing new. Many coaches around the country run them at all levels of play, but there are not many resources on how to teach them. In Cody Alexander's third book, he breaks down how to teach the many varieties of Quarters coverage. From simple match-Quarters to defending Empty and Quads formations, Coach Alexander breaks it down and simplifies the concepts for any coach. Xs and Os are great, but the players must still execute and the coach must know when to use each scheme. Match Quarters: A Modern Guidebook to Split-Field Coverages, allows anyone interested in ...

Soccer Coaching: Man Marking is a complex task that goes beyond tailing an opponent. This comprehensive guide provides insight into the nuances of this essential defensive technique, detailing its implementation for different player positions, including defenders, midfielders, forwards, and even during rare instances of marking the goalkeeper. The guide emphasizes the principles of fair play and sportsmanship in soccer, insisting on respect for opponents and the importance of minimizing injury risk. It explores a range of individual and team training drills that aim to enhance tackling ...

In The Offensive Edge: A Study of Attacking Strategies in Soccer, readers are treated to an in-depth exploration of the most thrilling element of the beautiful game - attacking play. This book is more than a tactical guide; it's a journey through the ever-changing landscape of soccer tactics, shedding light on the strategies, roles, and decision-making processes that make up the offensive side of the game. The book begins with an examination of classic and modern formations, illustrating how they shape a team's attacking philosophy. It then delves into the individual roles on the pitch, ...

Whatever sport you coach, building a successful sports program can be an enormous, sometimes daunting, task filled with many responsibilities and demands. Questions and decisions wait around every corner, often pulling a coach away from long-term considerations. How can you build a program when daily challenges require your attention? In reality, those daily challenges form some of the building blocks and foundations to any program. As a coach, you have the opportunity every day to showcase your critical thinking, creativity, player-management skills, philosophy, integrity, and character ...

When Pride Still Mattered is the quintessential story of the American family: how Vince Lombardi, the son of an immigrant Italian butcher, rose to the top, and how his character and will to prevail transformed him, his wife, his children, his players, his sport, and ultimately the entire country.

Soccer Coaching: The Complete Guide to Zonal Marking in Modern Soccer offers an in-depth exploration of one of the most widely-used strategies in today's game, zonal marking. Starting from the basic principles and responsibilities of zonal marking, this comprehensive book delves into the nuances of its implementation both in defense and attack, providing practical drills and exercises to help master this approach. Key chapters address how to adapt zonal marking against various opposing tactics, navigate its challenges and limitations, and maintain a balance of risk and reward. The guide ...

Follow up to Help! I'm Coaching Soccer - What Rules, Drill, and Discipline do I need to know? This book picks up where the first left off. It will help you further understand how to lead your little league soccer team.

Soccer Coaching: The Impact of VAR in Professional Soccer is an insightful exploration of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system's journey in the realm of professional soccer. It starts with the initial conceptualization of VAR, its global adoption, and the mechanics of its operation. The book delves into how VAR has been integrated by soccer's governing bodies, including FIFA and UEFA, supported by case studies from notable tournaments. Readers will find a candid discussion on the controversial moments in VAR history and their influence on the sport and public opinion. Furthermore, the ...

Soccer Coaching: Own Goals: Unexpected Game-Changers in Soccer offers a deep dive into an often overlooked, yet crucial aspect of the world's most beloved sport. This comprehensive examination of own goals brings to light the pivotal role they have played in shaping the course of soccer's rich history. The book commences by providing an explanation of own goals and explores their evolution and influence over the years. The psychological implications of scoring an own goal are discussed in detail, including notable instances like the unfortunate event that befell Andres Escobar in the 1994 ...

As the world of sports evolves, so does its relationship with technology. In "AI & Soccer: Revolutionizing the Beautiful Game," we delve into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and one of the world's most beloved sports, soccer. This comprehensive guide explores how AI is reshaping the way the game is played, analyzed, and experienced. In this thoughtfully structured book, we begin by tracing the historical journey of AI and its initial introduction to soccer. We then demystify complex AI concepts such as machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, making...

Perfect is the inspiring tale of this football team, whose remarkable journey unfolded in a single, unforgettable season. The team, who were barely mentioned in the preseason, found their salvation in Coach Jerry Sharp and his staff, who molded and shaped these young men to give them one shot at greatness. As the season kicked off, doubts and skepticism loomed large, but the Tiger’s unwavering faith and unconventional training methods slowly began to transform the ragtag group into a well-oiled machine. With every win, their confidence grew, and the once-quiet town came alive with the ...

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997, Don Shula remains the winningest coach of all time with 347 career victories and the only undefeated season in NFL history. But before he became the architect of the Dolphins dynasty, Shula was a hardworking kid selling fish on the banks of Lake Erie. As acclaimed sports biographer Mark Ribowsky shows, Shula met serious resistance at home when he asked to play high school football, but when his parents finally relented, they discovered that their son had an unmatched mind for the game's strategy and a stomach for its brutality.

A book geared toward high school football coaches, especially those aspiring to be head coaches. Details include topics head coaches deal with from booster clubs, off the field issues, player and assistant coach management, creating a vision and culture for your program, and how to interview for a head position. This book will go through most of the items that coaches become aware of only when they become a head high school football coach.

Mastering the Pitch: A History of Soccer in America offers an in-depth analysis of the growth and development of soccer in the United States. The narrative begins with the first instances of soccer-like games played by Native American tribes, then traces the sport's journey as it was introduced by immigrants and gradually took root in the nation. The book delves into the establishment of the United States Football Association (now U.S. Soccer Federation) and explores the country's participation in the first FIFA World Cup. The readers are guided through the ups and downs of soccer in ...

Bill Belichick is one of the most intriguing yet enigmatic figures in contemporary American sports. He is the best professional football coach of our era, and his New England Patriot teams are the winner of three of the last four Super Bowls, including one of the most stunning upsets in that championship series. Yet until now, Belichick has deliberately stayed as far from the spotlight as possible, proving himself as elusive as he is talented.

Keanon Lowe was working as an offensive analyst for the San Francisco 49ers when his childhood friend and former high school teammate suddenly died from an opioid overdose. Keanon dropped everything–including the plum NFL job he had been working towards since childhood–leading him to a position as football coach at a struggling high school back in his hometown. At the time, Parkrose High School was in the middle of a 23-game losing streak–they were the ultimate underdogs.