English Soccer

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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.

Elizabeth Rusch’s A Greater Goal chronicles how members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team fought to receive fair treatment and equal pay despite the intense pushback they received from U.S. Soccer, the governing body of soccer in the United States. With a narrative that includes player profiles and vignettes framed from team member perspectives, A Greater Goal illuminates the work, support, and grit needed to be treated with equality in a world that often undervalues the contributions of women.

Haddie is a socially awkward math genius who thinks in statistics and loves football. Her priorities are finishing her robot companion and launching herself into the top robotics program in the country. She has no time or interest in anything that takes her focus off what matters. Conan is the brash son of an NFL coach who has spent the last couple of years trying to discard football and anything else that identifies him as his father's son. He dominates on the soccer and baseball fields while roaring around town in his Porsche. When their lives crash together, Conan sees this strange girl ...

The Soccer Field Is Empty is the story of teen love, steamy romance, friendship, loyalty, understanding, and ancient prejudice. Here is a tale that breaks the stereotypes of the ignorant and peers into the soul of two boys who want what we all want; to love and be loved. The story of Mark and Taylor, two 16-year-old high school athletes, is a tale of love and happiness torn asunder by a world that understands too late.

Successful, high-profile sports agent Matt Kingston thinks he can handle anything. Then soccer player Parker Speedman shows up at his door. She is young and gorgeous, has natural talent, and is looking for a team. She’s also a hothead with a punchy past who floored her last coach on live TV. Despite his misgivings, Matt agrees to be both her agent and her coach. Professional common sense says she’s off-limits. But what can he say about the raw attraction between them?

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of My Story by Steven Gerrard, read Michael Ryan. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool.

Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodríguez, Diego Costa, David de Gea, José Mourinho... they all have one name in common: Jorge Mendes. The Portuguese soccer super agent, pulls the strings and manages the flow of millions of Euros in the global Fútbol (soccer) market.

The Premier League is the most watched sports league in the world, broadcast into 188 countries and watched by 3.2 billion people worldwide. It revolutionised football, transforming the beautiful game into a multi-billion-pound business and making its biggest stars millionaires. Fever Pitch tells the inside story of the formation of the league, from the early discussions with Rupert Murdoch about how Sky could be at the heart of this new league, to the bitter rivalries and radical new managers who changed the face of football forever.

Soccer Coaching: The Art of Passing in Soccer: A Guide to Mastering Passing Skills is an all-encompassing book that unveils the secrets of passing excellence in the beautiful game. This comprehensive guide empowers young soccer players with the techniques, strategies, and mindset required to become exceptional playmakers on the field. The book starts by emphasizing the fundamental importance of passing in soccer and how it influences team dynamics and game flow. It delves into the intricacies of passing techniques, from basic instep passes to advanced lofted balls, and offers practical ...

For the past decade, an audacious program called Football Dreams has held tryouts for millions of young boys across Africa, looking for soccer's next superstars. Led by the Spanish scout who helped launch Lionel Messi's career and funded by the desert kingdom of Qatar, the program chooses just a handful of boys each year to train to become professionals; the process is one thousand times more selective than getting into Harvard University.

Future Goal: Soccer in the Year 2422 takes readers on an exciting journey through the transformation of the world's most popular sport. Using vivid narratives and thoughtful insights, it explores the significant changes in soccer by the year 2422. From technological advancements like AI, AR, VR, and material science influencing the game, to the evolution of fan experiences, player performance, and the sport's societal impacts, the book provides an engaging vision of soccer's future. It also addresses the ethical implications and challenges associated with this futuristic world, from data ...

In The World’s Biggest Cash Machine, informed by interviews with key figures behind the scenes, award-winning journalist and commentator Chris Blackhurst charts the gripping story of the world’s biggest football club - as well as exploring the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.

Luis “Lucky” Martinez is the new kid on River Valley Junior High’s JV soccer team. But his goalie skills aren’t the only thing being tested. When a school talent show opens for auditions, Luis will find out if he’s inherited his abuela’s musical skills. Can Luis juggle both, or will he have to choose which of his passions to save: soccer or music?

Can a woman possibly play football against men in the English Premier League? City are a Premiership club facing bankruptcy. Millionaire Chairman, Ollie Barnes “The Chip King” decides to sign a female goalkeeper, in order to generate enough new sponsorship money to survive. Mandy Mann, a disillusioned, 23 year old policewoman, is talent spotted whilst playing football for a ladies team. Mandy battles prejudice from players, fans and the media, but is determined to achieve her dream of playing in the Premiership.

During Italia '90 I had the privilege of seeing Italy versus Republic of Ireland in Rome. The Italians beat us on the night but the tables were turned four years later when Ireland thanks to Ray Houghton beat Italy in New York's Giants Stadium during the USA World Cup of 1994. The loss didn't do Italy any harm as they went on to win the tournament and perhaps that sums up Italy and their approach to football. There is a story that Pope John Paul 11 blessed the Irish team (I witnessed that), but in a private audience he also seemingly blessed Schillaci and Donadoni.

The Expected Goals method is football’s best-kept secret. The metric gives unparalleled insight into which teams and players are performing at the highest level. Professional gamblers have used Expected Goals to make millions through football betting. Club scouts have used Expected Goals to identify hidden gems in the transfer market. And the media have recently started using Expected Goals to offer more profound insight in their broadcasts. Despite this, most ordinary fans still don’t understand what the Expected Goals method is – or appreciate the significant impact that it is set ...

Welcome to "Soccer Betting Mastery with ChatGPT: Over 100 Powerful Prompts to Boost Your Winnings," a groundbreaking book that revolutionizes the way you approach soccer betting in the era of artificial intelligence. In today’s rapidly evolving world of sports betting, the traditional methods of relying solely on gut instinct or rudimentary statistics are becoming increasingly obsolete. The key to achieving and sustaining profitability in soccer betting lies in leveraging the advanced capabilities of AI, particularly through the use of ChatGPT. This book stands at the forefront of this ...

Soccer (or football) is a popular and beloved sport all over the world. Discover the most talented goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards with Soccer Biographies for Kids. This lineup shows you what it takes to be one of the greats, with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players on the pitch.

An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising and attritional, based on strength over speed, aggression over finesse. It was the era of the midfield general, reducers, big men up front and getting it in the mixer; 4-4-2 was the order of the day.