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Are you looking for the perfect soccer book for young readers? Are you seeking an engaging book that will have your child wanting to read more? Do you need a gift for a kid who’s crazy about soccer? Do you have a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew who plays soccer, watches soccer, or wants to learn more about the sport? This book is the perfect read for any young soccer fan. It’s an all-encompassing guide that covers everything from the history of the game, stories of the greatest players and games, trivia to test readers' knowledge, and everything in between. The Soccer Book for Kids ...

As a coach at the U12 level, you hold the key to shaping young players' soccer journey and instilling a lifelong love for the game. Soccer Coaching: U12 Soccer Coaching Bible is the ultimate resource for coaches seeking to make a profound impact on U12 players' development. This comprehensive guide takes you on a coaching journey, covering essential topics such as age-specific training methodologies, technical refinement, tactical understanding, progressive challenges, small-sided games, and deliberate practice. With a focus on the unique needs of U12 players, this book equips you with the ...

"The Art of War for Soccer" is a groundbreaking book that seamlessly adapts the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu to the modern soccer pitch, offering readers a unique lens through which to understand the strategy, tactics, and psychology of one of the world’s most beloved sports. This compelling read draws direct parallels between the battlefields of yesteryears and today's soccer arenas, illustrating how principles of warfare can inform and enhance approaches to soccer coaching, team management, and individual player development. At the heart of the book is the notion that success in soccer, ...

Soccer Coaching: Parents Guide to U10 Soccer is a comprehensive handbook designed to equip parents with essential knowledge and practical strategies to effectively navigate their child's U10 soccer journey. Covering a wide range of topics, from understanding the basics of U10 soccer to enhancing skills, instilling sportsmanship, encouraging physical fitness, managing emotions, and making a smooth transition to U12 soccer, this book is a valuable resource for any parent embarking on their child's soccer journey. Additionally, it provides practical guidance on choosing the right equipment to ...

The pitch went like this: Chris Butler, a retired cop, ran a private investigator firm in Concord, California. His business had a fascinating angle - his firm was staffed entirely by soccer moms. In fact, Butler employed PI Super Moms: attractive, organized, smart, and trained in investigative techniques, self-defense, and weaponry. This American Life host Ira Glass described them as "MILF: Charlie's Angels." When this story came across Pete Crooks's desk when he was working at Diablo magazine in 2010, he was instantly hooked.

Soccer Coaching: The Complete Guide to Goalkeeping is an essential resource for aspiring soccer goalkeepers looking to enhance their skills and become better at their position. Written by experienced coaches and goalkeeping experts, this comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step journey into the world of goaltending, covering everything from fundamental techniques to mental conditioning and continuous improvement. In this book, readers will learn the vital role of the goalkeeper and their impact on the game. They will explore the unique responsibilities, challenges, and leadership ...

Soccer Coaching: Parents Guide to U12 Soccer is your comprehensive guide to navigating the wonderful world of U12 soccer. This resource bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing you with evidence-based strategies, tips, and insights to help young players develop their skills, both on and off the pitch. This book starts with a deep dive into the cognitive and physical aspects of U12 players, equipping you with the knowledge to tailor training to their developmental needs. It then moves onto the core technical and tactical skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and ...

Soccer Coaching: Total Football: The Revolution that Redefined Soccer provides an in-depth exploration into one of the most influential philosophies in football history. This comprehensive book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of Total Football, starting with its inception in the Netherlands and tracing its impact on global football over the decades. In its pages, readers will discover the tactical intricacies of Total Football and the visionary individuals, like Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff, who brought it to life. The book further highlights significant case studies of ...

Technique, speed, and tactical execution are crucial components of winning soccer, but it is mental toughness that marks out the very best players - the ability to play when pressure is highest, the opposition is strongest, and fear is greatest. Top players and coaches understand the importance of sport psychology in soccer but how do you train your mind to become the best player you can be? Soccer Tough demystifies this crucial side of the game and offers practical techniques that will enable soccer players of all abilities to actively develop focus, energy, and confidence.

This audiobook will explain what soccer analytics are and how they work in a game. It will analyze different parts of play during a game and provide ideas and details around how analytics can improve a team during various passages of play.

In Angels with Dirty Faces, Jonathan Wilson chronicles the operatic drama of Argentinian soccer: the appropriation of the British game, the golden age of la nuestra, the exuberant style of playing that developed as Juan Perón led the country, a hardening into the brutal methods of anti-fútbol, the fusion of beauty and efficacy under César Luis Menotti, and the emergence of all-time greats.

Women's soccer is a game that has often been relegated to the margins in a world fixated on gender differences above passion and talent. It is a game that could attract 50,000 fans to a stadium in the 1920s, was later banned by England's Football Association grounds for being "unsuitable for females," and has emerged as a global force in the modern era with the US Women's National Team leading the charge. A Woman's Game traces this arc of changing attitudes, increasing professionalism, and international growth.

Ever dreamt of bending it like Beckham? Intrigued by the skills of soccer's superstars? Ready to be captivated by the world's most popular sport? Inspiring Soccer Stories For Kids is a captivating collection of tales that brings the magic of soccer to life for young readers. This book is filled with inspirational stories and fascinating facts that celebrate the skill, excitement, and spirit of soccer. Inside Inspiring Soccer Stories For Kids, you'll find: Engaging stories of famous soccer players who have inspired millions with their talent and dedication. Fascinating facts about soccer ...

Cameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father’s job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer.

💪Updated 2025 Edition + 8 Bonuses Included Inside!💪 ⭐30 Of The Most Inspirational Stories From The Best Athletes In Sports History To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life!⭐ ⚽30 Legendary Tales + 150 Facts, 150 Trivia Questions & 150 Life Lessons From Soccer's Biggest Stars⚽ Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well You're in The Right Place! ...

Soccer Coaching: Youth Soccer Rules for Parents is a comprehensive guide for new soccer parents, providing essential information and advice to help navigate their child's soccer journey. It starts with an introduction to the basics of soccer, such as the rules, the field layout, and the objective of the game. It then delves into the role of the parent, emphasizing the importance of support and guidance for the young player. It highlights the significant role parents play in developing not only the soccer skills of their children but also life skills like teamwork, perseverance, ...

The night before the big soccer game, Froggy is so excited he can’t get to sleep. But morning comes, and he’s ready to go. If the Dream Team beats the Wild Things, they win the City Cup. It’s zap, zeep, znap, and Froggy’s in his uniform. On the way to the game his dad reminds him: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! But don’t use your hands!" The game starts, and Froggy is on the field. He does some cartwheels, he picks some flowers and his nose. With a minute left to go the game is tied, and the ball is headed straight for Froggy.

Soccer Coaching: Mastering The Pitch: The 4-4-2 Formation is your definitive playbook to the dynamic world of football's most iconic and enduring strategy. As a coach, player, or passionate follower of the sport, this comprehensive guide offers you a window into the masterful game plan that is the 4-4-2 formation. Unravel the formation's unique symphony, from the resilience of the back four to the midfield's critical pivot role, all the way to the lethal two-striker partnership upfront. The book celebrates the 4-4-2's innate balance of defense and attack, revealing why it's held in high ...

STEAMY SHEIKH ROMANCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. Single mother Diane Delacort has her hands full raising twin girls on her own, and the last thing she has time for is dating. But when her daughters’ soccer team gets invited to attend an exhibition match, Diane can’t help notice the brash but strikingly handsome owner of the visiting European soccer club. Sheikh Nasser, freshly single himself, cannot keep his eyes off the full-figured, curvy soccer mom . . . and after one look he knows that he won’t be able to keep his hands off her either. But when Diane not only...

The college soccer recruiting process is often mysterious, mercurial, and frustrating. Perhaps the ultimate U.S. soccer insider, Steve Gans, provides parents with a roadmap and gameplan for navigating the process from youth club soccer to recruitment to a college soccer program. In this book, Steve explains each step in the college recruiting process as well as the ways that players and parents can best prepare for them. Topics include: • Engaging recruiting coaches • Creating highlight videos • Selecting Identification Camps • Evaluating Showcase Tournaments • Considering MLS ...