{"product_id":"youth-soccer-for-parents-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394293834","title":"Youth Soccer For Parents For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394293834","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eYouth Soccer For Parents For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTom Dunmore (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394293834, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the sport of soccer and encourage your kids to have fun\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYouth Soccer For Parents For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains how you can prepare your children to play and enjoy the sport of soccer, whether they play recreationally or at the elite youth level. Get up to speed on the basic rules, and learn to keep kids interested and motivated in a sport that's great for their physical and mental health. This ultimate parents' guide covers the rules, player positions, and strategies, including what gear your kids need to start playing. You'll learn coaching and refereeing basics, too, so you'll be ready to get involved. Plus, this book has tips on deciding which program and level makes sense for your child, evaluating travel soccer programs and specialized training camps, dealing with coaches (good and bad), and supporting your kid from the sidelines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the basics of soccer and learn how to get kids started at any age\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn basic soccer drills to help your kids practice on their own\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your kids motivated, even when they're injured or disappointed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp kids prevent injuries and participate in coaching and team management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the competitive landscape of soccer at the teen level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents with children of all ages will find tips, advice, support, and encouragement in \u003ci\u003eYouth Soccer For Parents For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e Part soccer book, part parenting book, this guide can help you get your kids started and support them all the way through college.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Taking the First Kicks 5\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting into the World’s Most Popular Sport 7 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Picking the First Places to Play 29 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Going to the First Game 41 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Parent Coaching and Refereeing 51 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting into Club Soccer 71\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Joining Competitive Club Soccer 73 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting into the Club Soccer Season 91 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Staying Healthy and Handling Injuries 117 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Goalkeeping Is Different 137 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Progressing at Home and Beyond 149\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting Better Outside Team Practice 151 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Playing Futsal and Pickup Soccer 167 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Specialized Training Camps 177 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Considering School Soccer 187 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Advancing in Elite Soccer 195\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Assessing Academy Soccer Programs 197 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Aiming for College 209 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Dealing with Challenges 221 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Exploring Soccer Overseas 231 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 241\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Star Players to Inspire Your Child 243 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Get Better at Home 251 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Follow Planet Soccer 257 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 265 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 273\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Picture books, activity books \u0026amp; early learning material\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Picture%20books,%20activity%20books%20\u0026amp;%20early%20learning%20material%20%5BYB%5D%22\"\u003eYB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52509129638168,"sku":"9781394293834","price":13.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394293834.jpg?v=1786493283","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/youth-soccer-for-parents-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394293834","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}