Engaging & Easy to Follow

Whether you’re stepping onto the pitch for the first time or refining your coaching approach, this book provides clear, actionable strategies. Highly recommended for parents, new coaches, and anyone passionate about youth soccer development!

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Full of tools and strategies for success

My goodness from setting players, coaches and parents for success on and off the field, this audiobook covers everything from bonding, drills, managing parents, etc. Can be used as a tool to listen, implement, and re-listen for success.

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Must have for a Parent or those Coaching Youth

As a sports performance Coach, I’m always looking for resources to better support young athletes, and this audiobook delivered. It provides a solid foundation for understanding early-stage player development, emphasizing growth over just winning, which I learned at a young age too and carried with me even through playing in College. I really liked how it breaks down key concepts in a way that’s practical and easy to apply in training sessions; these were particularly insightful now as a trainer because I am constantly working on ways to counter-balance repetitive movements and anti-rotation to build a more complete athlete. The insights on working with parents and managing team dynamics were especially valuable - the Coach:Parent relationship has become so delicate over time now, the insights here give you a springboard to focus on the athlete's progress and growth as a common goal. The narration kept things engaging, making it an easy listen. If you’re coaching young players, this is a great tool to add to your arsenal. I would definitely recommend this book.

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super helpful

So glad I found this. The author really knows his stuff but doesn’t overcomplicate things. It’s straight to the point, no fluff. Just solid advice that actually makes sense. I’ve read (well, listened to) a bunch of soccer books, and a lot of them just ramble, but this one? Practical tips I could use right away. Narration was easy to follow too, which made it even better. If you’re serious about improving your game, this is worth a listen.

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A great guide

This is a great listen for new soccer coaches and parents looking to coach youth soccer, or for people who are looking to refine their approach. It teaches you how to create a supportive environment and instill mental toughness in the players and also gives practical advice for drills and rules as well so its not just entirely about mindset or the technical of the game, its both.

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Perfect for Beginners and Experienced Coaches

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to support young soccer players, offering clear, actionable strategies to improve both skills and mindset. Whether you’re new to coaching or looking to refine your approach, this guide provides easy-to-follow drills, illustrated explanations, and expert advice to make training both fun and effective. The book strikes the perfect balance between skill-building and enjoyment, ensuring that kids develop a love for the game while improving their technical and mental abilities.

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So helpful

This book gave me a lot of ideas and I'm 100% sure it has made me a better coach. It is difficult to keep younger kids engaged. Keeping fun as the priority with overly competitive parents in the mix is a constant battle. I now know how to handle these situations where I used to avoid those conversations before. After just a couple weeks of implementing some of the tools from this book, I feel like my players are having more fun, improving more quickly and are learning valuable life skills along the way.

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Kickstart your coaching journey with confidence

This book is a must-have for parents and new coaches navigating youth soccer. My son has just started coaching a local kids team and this book has been invaluable.It breaks down drills, training strategies, and even the mental side of the game in a way that’s easy to follow. A great guide for anyone wanting to support young players without feeling overwhelmed!

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A Must-Read for Soccer Parents and New Coaches!

As a parent new to the world of youth soccer, this book was a game-changer! It breaks everything down in a way that’s easy to understand, from basic drills to keeping kids engaged and motivated. I love how it focuses on fun and development rather than just winning. The mental toughness tips and real-life success stories were also a great touch. If you’re coaching for the first time or just want to support your child’s soccer journey, this book is a fantastic resource!

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Really great guide for caoches and parents

Whether you are a coach or a parent, this audiobook is a great resource, breaking down techniques for drills and training sessions. More importantly (to me) it emphasizes making soccer fun, especially for those younger children just starting out - taking away the constant pressure to win and develop skills, and instead focusing on developing a love for teamwork and the game. Highly recommended.

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