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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 ...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

This is a high-level overview of the areas that can take a player from being a benchwarmer to MVP. In a day and age where many so-called experts' advice is to improve your conditioning, get more touches, try harder, and want it more, this audiobook stands out on delivering the steps to turn any player into a great performer.

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 ...

Soccer Coaching: Mastering the Pitch: The 3-2-2 Formation is an engaging and essential guide that navigates the exciting world of 8v8 youth soccer. This book demystifies the dynamic 3-2-2 formation, bringing it to life in a way that's accessible to coaches, young players, and soccer enthusiasts alike. Through its pages, you'll delve into the heart of the 3-2-2 formation, exploring its unique strengths and tactical implications. You'll uncover the secrets of positional roles and responsibilities within the formation, learn how to coach effective attacking and defensive strategies, and ...

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.

No football fan will want to be without the book that delivers pure, unfiltered Rex Ryan - head coach of the New York Jets and one of the most popular, outspoken, well-liked, and widely respected personalities in the National Football League.

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 ...

The U15 Soccer Coaching Guide serves as an essential tool for coaches aiming to positively influence the development of U15 soccer players across all genders. This all-encompassing manual spans the gamut of coaching necessities, from grasping the distinctive traits and developmental stages of U15 athletes to the application of impactful coaching ideologies and methods of communication. Initiating with an examination of the cognitive, physical, and emotional evolution typical of U15 players, the guide underscores the necessity of crafting an engaging and welcoming atmosphere conducive to ...

"The U17 Soccer Coaching Bible" is a vital tool for coaches dedicated to impacting the development of U17 soccer players. This comprehensive guide spans all facets of coaching, tailored specifically for the U17 age group, encompassing both male and female players. It is crafted to assist coaches in understanding the distinct characteristics and developmental stages of U17 athletes, integrating effective coaching philosophies and communication methods to maximize their impact. The book opens with an examination of the cognitive, physical, and emotional growth typical of U17 players. It ...

Do you enjoy soccer, but can’t stand not being confident on what to do while defending? Wish you knew all the different soccer positions to really help your team outsmart your opponents? Are you a coach that has little time with your team to practice and wants to make the most of it? This audiobook provides the structure to ensure that you are not just getting a little information in one spot and some knowledge in another without being able to understand the entire picture of how it all works together.

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 ...

Las cosas no siempre salen como deseamos. Eso es cierto en la vida, en nuestra carrera, en nuestras relaciones y, por supuesto, en el deporte. La característica de los mejores jugadores es que tienen la fortaleza mental para superar estos momentos de adversidad. Para aceptar que hay momentos en que las cosas no salen como esperan, y habiéndolos aceptado, continúen sin permitir que su confianza disminuya. Llámelo resiliencia, espíritu, fortaleza mental o lo que sea, sin duda una mentalidad de este tipo es tan crucial como tener las habilidades para jugar al nivel al que aspiramos.