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Coaching Soccer For Dummies
(Author), Greg Bach (Author)
9781394370252, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 9 December 2025
384 pages
22.6 x 18.5 x 2 cm, 0.544 kg
Become an unforgettable soccer coach for kids of any age, with this complete guide Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer—or start coaching better. Help kids 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll get a refresher on the rules of soccer, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. Plus, you'll find drills and dynamic exercises you can use to improve the outcomes of your practice sessions. The title “Coach” comes with the responsibility to help players stay motivated and safe, all while building a respectful team culture and supporting kids' mental health. With Coaching Soccer For Dummies it's simple to do all that—and to develop a coaching philosophy that will help you give young players the support they need. This book is the perfect choice for beginner or novice youth soccer coaches who are seeking guidance to help improve and develop their coaching skills.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Stepping Up and Setting Up for Success 5 Chapter 1: Teaching Soccer to Children 7 Chapter 2: Getting Organized 19 Chapter 3: Getting Up to Speed with the Basics 35 Part 2: Taking the Field: Making Every Moment Matter 57 Chapter 4: Meet the Parents 59 Chapter 5: Getting to Know Your Team 77 Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 103 Chapter 7: Getting Your Game On 131 Chapter 8: Refining Your Approach at Midseason 155 Part 3: Focusing on the Fundamentals 165 Chapter 9: Teaching the Fundamentals 167 Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills 195 Chapter 11: Coaching Offense 101 209 Chapter 12: Coaching Defense 101 227 Chapter 13: Coaching Restarts 239 Chapter 14: Taking Practice Drills to the Next Level 257 Chapter 15: Implementing Advanced Drills 281 Part 4: Protecting Players and Conquering Coaching Challenges 289 Chapter 16: Keeping Kids Healthy and Injury-Free 291 Chapter 17: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges 313 Part 5: The Part of Tens 333 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Help Players Focus and Flourish 335 Chapter 19: (Almost) Ten Ways to Build Team Unity 341 Index 347
Subject Areas: Sports & outdoor recreation [WS]
