Football Coaching

Tres libros en uno: Análisis de fútbol, Maestría en el fútbol y Fútbol de alto rendimiento.

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; ...

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 ...

This audiobook bundle includes three titles that will help your soccer skills: Soccer Analytics, Soccer Drills, and Soccer Offense. Listen to learn more about how to improve your soccer abilities....

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...

"The Art of the Striker Role in Soccer" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the captivating position of the striker in the beautiful game. Written for players, coaches, and soccer enthusiasts alike, this book takes readers on a journey through the technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects that define the role of a striker. From mastering technical skills and understanding tactical nuances to developing physical attributes and harnessing mental fortitude, this book covers all the key elements necessary to become a complete striker. Readers will learn from the evolution ...

Transform your child's soccer journey and become the coach they need, even if you've never set foot on the pitch before! Do you feel overwhelmed trying to piece together effective training sessions for aspiring young soccer players? Are you struggling to keep little athletes engaged while teaching them the fundamentals of the game? Or maybe you're just looking for practical ways to bolster your child's mental toughness on the pitch?

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 ...

Soccer Coaching: The Offside Rule is an in-depth exploration of one of soccer's most complex and often misunderstood rules. The book begins with a historical overview, tracing the rule's evolution from its inception to its current form. It provides a clear and concise definition of the offside rule and uses real-life examples to illuminate its application on the field. It further delves into the intricacies and subtleties of the rule, dissecting key concepts such as 'being involved in active play', 'interfering with an opponent', and 'gaining an advantage'. Various gray areas and ...

Welcome to a thrilling journey into the very soul of Futsal strategy with Soccer Coaching: Futsal Formations Guide. This comprehensive guide opens a captivating gateway into the fast-paced, strategic world of Futsal, making the game's tactical labyrinth accessible to all. Our adventure begins at the bedrock of Futsal - the basic formations. These are the tactical scaffolding upon which every Futsal team is built. Whether you're an experienced coach or a novice, this book gifts you the building blocks to sculpt winning strategies. The journey doesn't end there. Venture deeper into the ...

Soccer Coaching: Set Pieces Explained and Strategies for Success is a comprehensive guide that delves deep into the world of soccer set pieces, the often underestimated yet critical components of the game that can turn the tide of a match. It examines the many elements that contribute to successful set pieces, from the basics of different types of set pieces, to the intricate strategies teams can employ to gain an edge. The book shines a light on the tactical aspects of set pieces, exploring in-depth how the combination of exploiting team strengths, understanding opponent weaknesses, and a ...

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 ...

A player who could hardly defend. A bleak soccer future as a bench-warmer. An athlete who lacked confidence in their game. Are you or a loved one enjoying soccer, but can’t stand not being confident on how to defend? Do you or a child have a problem stopping the team from shooting? Are you a parent or player that would love to stop the dribble of each opponent, but struggle even stopping the foot skills of one player? If any of these situations describe you, you are not alone. Coaches of soccer are good at having the team work together. Sadly, your abilities as an individual are often lost in the team’s tactics unless you are the star player on the team. The coach lets the best player do as they please but every other player must do their job, even though the coach may not always teach exactly how to do that job.

This is a great introduction to coaching soccer. If you are new to soccer, or new to coaching, you will find the quick answers to the immediate questions here. You'll find everything from how to run your first practice to how to make a team competitive. The mysteries of soccer are revealed in an easy-to-understand way. Learn from a coach who has made all the mistakes and had a few wins. More than a decade of experience is packed into this condensed introduction to soccer.

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 ...

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.

Happy Feet is the ultimate resource for soccer parents. Written by best-selling author, Dan Blank, it will give you a better understanding of the game, its rules and terminology. This remarkable book includes links to seven excellent videos that help explain soccer's more mysterious concepts such as offside, the advantage rule and systems of play. By the end of Section 1, parents with no soccer background will have a working vocabulary of this strange sport and an understanding of all its moving pieces.

There are a few keys that will either make or break your soccer coaching and in this book, you'll discover what they are. Without knowing these keys and adapting them in your coaching, it's really hard to reach success as a soccer coach. One of these keys is to always show engagement because if you don't, your players will never appreciate your efforts and their respect for your coaching abilities will be highly limited.

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 ...

Two days before Super Bowl XLI in 2007, the game's two opposing head coaches posed with the trophy one of them would hoist after the contest. It was a fairly unremarkable event, except that both coaches were African American - a fact that was as much of a story as the game itself. As Jeremi Duru reveals in Advancing the Ball, this unique milestone resulted from the work of a determined group of people whose struggles to expand head coaching opportunities for African Americans ultimately changed the National Football League.