Soccer

by Bookcreators Jenny (Author)

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by Tom Webb (Author)

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the match official. It presents a comparative analysis of elite Association Football referees in England, Spain and Italy as well as offering insights into the involvement of UEFA and FIFA in referee training.

Author Biography

Tom Webb is a senior lecturer in sports management and development at the Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, UK

by Ray Power (Author)

Deliberate Soccer Practice: 50 Rondo and Positional Play Practices is the fifth title in the bestselling practice series by coach and author Ray Power.

Rondos are a football training methodology in constrained spaces, where one team has an overload over another and attempts to keep the ball away from the opposition. It is a practical training approach that has been championed by legendary coaches Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola, and clubs like Ajax and Barcelona, amongst others. To these coaches and clubs, rondos are not just fun warm-up exercises, they are fundamental to the development of players and teams.

This book contains 50 well-planned, thought-out, and presented rondo-based football training practices for soccer coaches. They take the coach on a journey through the training methodology from basic to complex, with an eye on pitch shapes, the number of players available, and different scoring systems.

Whether you employ the rondo methodology with your players already, or are looking to increase your practical knowledge and use of this world-leading training approach, Deliberate Soccer Practice: 50 Rondo and Positional Play Practices will help grow and develop your coaching and your football teams.

Academy Soccer Coach. The Rondo sessions in this book were visualised thanks to Academy Soccer Coach.

by DK (Author)

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Soccer is the perfect guide for any soccer fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game".

Author Biography

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers.

by Ray Power (Author)

Small-sided games are the epicentre of soccer improvement. Done right, they can play a huge role in the development of players. The environment created through these games makes it possible not just to 'let the game be the teacher, ' but also to improve specific skills and tactics - all in the context of the real game. We do this by manipulating the secondary rules of the game, by either adding elements or constraining players in various ways.

The ultimate alternative to the 'drill, ' small-sided games training promotes player autonomy through decision-making, problem-solving, and the much-heralded coaching technique of guided discovery. Small-sided games have the look and feel of the 'real' game where learning is made intrinsic by the game itself.

Aimed at football coaches of all levels, but with a particular emphasis on coaches who work with youth players, 50 Small-Sided Football Games to Improve Decision-Making is comprised of 50 practices, and carefully designed to be adaptable to suit the needs of the players you work with. Book number four in Ray Power's "Deliberate Soccer Practice" series, the exercises will challenge players and give them real-world decisions to make. Sections include: Possession-Based Small-Sided Games (SSGs), SSGs for Attacking and Finishing, SSGs for Defending, SSGs for Goalkeepers, SSGs for Transitions and Restarts, and Other Varieties of SSG. The practice sessions in this book were visualised thanks to Academy Soccer Coach.

by Silvia C. Rodriguez (Author)

Libro bilingüe.Cada cuatro años, los fanáticos del fútbol viven la pasión de ver a sus equipos favoritos competir por el trofeo de la copa del mundo, presea que todos los futbolistas, en algún momento de sus vidas sueñan tener entre sus manos. El fútbol más allá del cielo describe como en un mundo paralelo de dioses se juega un partido lleno de fantasía y emoción.El dios Viracocha representa al Perú mientras que el dios nórdico conocido como Odín juega por su país, Dinamarca.El ganador recibirá además de la codiciada Copa del Olimpo futbolístico, el tan necesitado golpe de buena suerte para su equipo terrenal. Bilingual book.Every four years, soccer fans experience the excitement of watching their favorite teams compete for the World Cup, a prize that all soccer players dream of winning at some point in their lives.Soccer beyond the sky tells the story of a parallel world where Gods play a game full of fantasy and passion.The God Viracocha represents Peru, while the Nordic God Odin plays for his country, Denmark.The winner will receive the heavens' World Cup and, most importantly, the valuable good luck charm for his earthly team.

Author Biography

Silvia C. Rodríguez es originaria de Chihuahua, México. Estudió en la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua y obtuvo el título de contador público. Más adelante, para apoyar a su esposo, Gustavo Rodríguez, emigró a los Estados Unidos. Al inicio Silvia se dedicó a estudiar inglés, después se desempeñó en diversos campos: veterinario, auditoría y contabilidad. Hoy se encuentra establecida en German Village, vecindario histórico de Columbus, Ohio. Es allí en donde, inspirada por la belleza del lugar decidió incursionar en la escritura como parte de una meta personal. Silvia es autora de la novela corta Un cubano más, Just another cuban (Traducida al idioma ingles) y el libro infantil bilingüe Sandi y el caballo Manchas. Silvia C. Rodríguez was born in Chihuahua, México. She graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua with a degree in Accounting. Later, to be supportive of her husband, Gustavo Rodríguez, she immigrated to the United States. The first thing Silvia did after arriving in the U.S. was to dedicate some time to study English. Later, she worked in several areas of employment, including veterinary, auditing and accounting. She is now established in the historic and charming German Village in Columbus, Ohio. It is there that, inspired by the beautiful surroundings, she decided to write and thus achieve a long-dreamed personal goal.

by Wayne Harrison (Author)

In part 2 of this series, Wayne Harrison's 122 page book continues to explore the use of rondos in youth soccer. Rondos are a great way to prepare players for the game situations and especially the fast decision making needed within the game. I have included as a way to work into these game situations many Rondo ideas that I feel are great foundation builders for players learning to combine and play together. I have stayed with simplistic ideas that all levels of players can try and be successful at. It is up to each coach to work out how to make it work for their players. Though the foundation of the basic rondo stays the same; we explore different ways to present it. It can be made easier or more difficult based on the number of touches players are allowed, for example, so it benefits ALL players who practice with them; also the size of area they play within can be manipulated to change the challenge. Contents: 1) Introduction to Playing 4 v 4 using rondos 2) Quick transition 2 v 2 Rondos with Players staying in their own zones: An Introduction to 4 v 4 Rondos 3) Quick transition 2 v 2 Rondos 4) Quick transition 2 v 2 Rondos: An Introduction to 4 v 4 Rondos now transitioning between zones 5) Quick transition 4 v 4 Rondos (Defending) 6) Quick transition 4 v 4 Rondos (Attacking) 7) Quick transition 6 v 6 Rondos (Attacking) 8) Quick transition 6 v 6 Rondos (Defending) 9) Quick transition 3 v 3 Rondos with Players staying in their own zones. Teach this for using a back three 10) Quick transition 3 v 3 Rondos with Players moving throughout the zones. Teach this for using a back three 11) A Game Situational Soccer Awareness Rondo 12) A Rondo Overloading players in the Zone 14 13) Soccer Awareness Rondo: Switching Play using long passes 14) Circle Awareness Rondo: Warm Up: Keep away 2 touches 15) Circle Awareness Rondo: Warm Up: Keep away 1 touch 16) Circle Rondos: Keep away game working on possession, passing and support; combination plays and rotations of players Circle keep away: Two Teams 1 v 1, 2 v 2, and 3 v 3 17) Circle keep away: Two teams add a neutral player 3 v 3 + 1 18) In Conclusion

Author Biography

Wayne Harrison is a former professional player and has been a highly qualified professional coach for many years. He has held the position of Academy Director at Blackpool Professional Football Club in England and at Al Ain Professional Football Club in the UAE. Wayne received his UEFA 'A' License in 1996 and holds the NSCAA Premier Diploma. Wayne is a proponent of a revolutionary proven one-touch training program to develop a quick playing and quick thinking mindset in the player and creator of many age group related coaching programs for players and coaches. Find out more about Wayne at SoccerAwareness.com.

by Marcus Dibernardo (Author)

Today's modern soccer player must be able to make ultra-fast intelligent decisions under pressure, while possessing the ability to successfully execute on those decisions with high-level technical skill. Top players are able to sort through, instantly organize and chunk essential information together, while discarding all non-essential information. The high-level player rarely gets stuck in the decision making process, while the lower level player will frequently get stuck. Often the lower level player will fail because somewhere in the decision making process, they fail to process data quickly enough, focus on the wrong cues or they simply do not have the technique to execute the required skill, even if they made the right decision. It is no coincidence that top-level players possess higher intelligence levels and are better problem solvers on and off the field then lower-level players. Today's scientific data is making a convincing case that becoming a high level elite athlete has far more to do with your brain than your body. "Developing Soccer Intelligence" Part I & II, delve into the science and theory behind the development of soccer intelligence. These books are intended to provide unique insight into the development of the soccer brain, increasing the potential for maximizing performance. Coaches who understand the science behind game intelligence, will be better equipped to provide their players with more meaningful experiences in training. This is not your typical soccer book, if you are looking for purely a drill book, this will not be for you. If you have read my cognitive modules already, much of this material will have been covered.

by Tom Challenger (Author)

Who is this book for? For learners of English who want to talk about football (soccer) in English. Written for football (soccer) players, football fans and football officials (referees, managers, coaches, administrators etc.) It is suitable for anyone who has at least an intermediate level of English (i.e. above B1 in reading) What topics does it cover? Football English contains exercises to help you improve your vocabulary in these areas: Kicking & Moving the Ball │ Positions │ Describing a Game │ Attacking │ Defending │ Tactics │ The Rules & The Referee │ The Score & Results │ Scoring Goals │ Shooting │ Skills & Abilities │ Management & Signings │ Chances │ Form │ Statistics │ Team Selection │ The World Cup │ The League │ Football Grounds & The Pitch │ Mistakes │ Training │ Calls │ Injuries │ Fans │ The Goal │ Fixtures │ Goalkeeping │ Heading │ Timing Who is the Author? Tom Challenger is a teacher of English as a Foreign Language. He has 10 years of experience helping people with the vocabulary and skills they need to do their particular jobs. Tom holds professional qualifications in teaching English and is a certified teacher trainer. He is also a football fan!

by Andrea Pollard (Illustrator), Melissa Cenatiempo (Author)

Can a dinosaur play soccer? Dinosaur Dan is a young dinosaur who has excelled at all dinosaur activities: diving, drilling, and dump truck driving. His parents are extremely proud of his achievements and know he will go far in life. Despite his many successes, Dinosaur Dan is plagued by his dream to play soccer. Unfortunately, soccer is an activity reserved for squirrels (along with snorkeling and skiing). In Animalville, all animals are happy with their place and no one has ever thought to question the status quo. With the help of Coach Carl Chameleon, who sees the great potential in Dinosaur Dan, a brave young dinosaur breaks free from society's expectations to follow his heart, and in turn, inspire others.

by Marcus Dibernardo (Author)

Today's modern soccer player must be able to make ultra-fast intelligent decisions under pressure, while possessing the ability to successfully execute on those decisions with high-level technical skill. Top players are able to sort through, instantly organize and chunk essential information together, while discarding all non-essential information. The high-level player rarely gets stuck in the decision making process, while the lower level player will frequently get stuck. Often the lower level player will fail because somewhere in the decision making process, they fail to process data quickly enough, focus on the wrong cues or they simply do not have the technique to execute the required skill, even if they made the right decision. It is no coincidence that top-level players possess higher intelligence levels and are better problem solvers on and off the field then lower-level players. Today's scientific data is making a convincing case that becoming a high level elite athlete has far more to do with your brain than your body. "Developing Soccer Intelligence" Part I & II, delve into the science and theory behind the development of soccer intelligence. These books are intended to provide unique insight into the development of the soccer brain, increasing the potential for maximizing performance. Coaches who understand the science behind game intelligence, will be better equipped to provide their players with more meaningful experiences in training. This is not your typical soccer book, if you are looking for purely a drill book, this will not be for you. If you have read my cognitive modules already, much of this material will have been covered.

by Alberto D. Luna (Author)

Embark on a soccer-filled journey with Pharrell in "Dominicans Don't Play Soccer!" Pharrell, a biracial half-Dominican, half-White 7-year-old boy, loves soccer. But his choice surprises his father, who hails from the Dominican Republic, the country where baseball rules. Join Pharrell as he faces his fears, follows his heart, and discovers the power of family and cultural pride. This bilingual English-Spanish picture book, perfect for 5 to 10-year-olds, is a celebration of being true to yourself, and the joy of learning about your roots while forging your own path. Get ready for a tale that kicks stereotypes away and scores big in strengthening the bond between a boy and his father.

by Howexpert (Author), Adriana Rodrigues (Author)

In these pages, you'll find 101 secrets from someone who was in your place. Who went through the journey of becoming a Professional Soccer Player and made it. Now, she wants to give back to the game, by giving back to the girls. With this guide, you have everything you need to know and a few funny anecdotal stories from a girl who's done it all before.

Although each one of our journeys is different, you will be able to take something from her words and make them your own. If not just drawing some inspiration from her story as she tells about making her way onto two national teams, two Division I University teams, and three professional teams--with more to come. Through her struggles that every player meets at some point, sitting on the bench and feeling discouraged to battling against negative female player stereotypes to problems she hopes no one has to go through, like hip surgery, she hopes that within these pages you can give yourself the best chance of making it as a professional soccer player in a world where they encourage anything but.

About the Expert
Adriana Rodrigues is a professional soccer player with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. She is a freelancing writer.
This is her third book, her two other books published are "Protect These Streets" and "From Beneath The Ashes". She currently lives traveling from Europe to her hometown in Florida.

She's played in Switzerland, Portugal, and Hungary, and has also played for team Brazil and team Portugal.

HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

by Chad Young (Author)

• Word Searches
• Mazes
• Design Challenges
• Colouring
• Quizzes
• Match the player
• Write a football article
• Even Football Maths!

• Suitable for taking on holiday, car journeys or on the plane or for fun at home.
• The book contains up to date questions and activities.
• All answers to the activities can be found in the book.
• Single-sided pages have been used for the activities to avoid colour bleed through.
• Great football gift idea for boys and girls.
• Makes a great Christmas or birthday gift.

Dimensions and Length:

• 86 Pages, with a Gloss cover.
• Size is similar to A4 Paper.
• Large easy to read text.

by Julie Kenner (Author)

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) comes the fifth installment in the fun-tastic demon-hunting soccer mom series that began with Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Demon-Hunter Kate Connor is having a very bad month.Her resurrected first husband houses the soul of a demon.Her current husband is being overly attentive to the point of smothering.Her toddler son has entered a tantrum phase.And her teenage daughter is still determined to be the next, best demon slayer. Worse, she

by Project Design (Author)

Coloring book for boys and girls who love soccer. This Football coloring book is a fantastic fun soccer practice book that will keep every child crazy about soccer busy for hours thanks to a wide range of soccer-themed games.

✓ Suitable for fans of any team and specially designed for boys and girls

✓ Hours of soccer fun with coloring, games, word search, puzzles, mind games, scribbles, and cool creative activities for 8-12 years old kids

A coloring book with a wide variety of activities, perfect for crazy parents looking to join in!

If you're looking for a super fun and action-packed exercise book for a soccer-loving kid (which also has amazing, secret educational benefits) then the Soccer

by Kim Melnik (Author)

Why repeat endless drills when players are not in the army?

Why queue when all players can be actively involved throughout?

Why repeat when you can innovate?

Why only replicate the past when the sky's the limit?

Why tell players the answers when they can discover solutions for themselves?

Open players' minds by providing engaging games that put them in control. Each game within provides an interesting problem that challenges players to find personalised solutions that are embedded through immersion. Players become empowered to take responsibility for their learning through experimentation.

Common drills and practices direct players to use set solutions for contrived scenarios, reinforcing a closed mindset to problem solving. Instead the games within open players' minds to a range of possibilities by guiding them towards a wider range of tools. This allows players to identify which tools are more relevant to each situation, without limiting their use.

Each game uses a realistic situation to solve a particular problem, whilst making it difficult for players to 'cheat'. Players are subtly guided towards discovering the relevant skills and tactics. Games are diverse, engaging and have flexible conditions to suit a range of ability levels.

Over 250 games across a range of topics cater for coach specific challenges such as:

Building up play from the back,

Making learning technical skills enjoyable,

Developing shape,

Preventing players from chasing and crowding the ball,

Developing fitness by maintaining session intensity.

This book also offers a few awful games and drills to compare with and to explain how common games are often counter-productive. Whilst many appear active and impressive, their hidden drawbacks are identified within.

by Israel Teoldo (Author), José Guilherme (Author), Júlio Garganta (Author)

Soccer is the biggest game in the world and has proved to be an unprecedented phenomenon of social impact, inhabiting a prominent place in the daily lives of millions of human beings, a game that has impact even in the most remote places. In an ever-changing world of soccer coaching and tactics, player intelligence has become increasingly important, providing the essential ability to act effectively in a given moment. Therefore, in recent years, the tactical component has been increasingly valued and diffused. Around the world, this dimension of sport performance is being studied and applied by many professionals in the field, from the youth academies all the way through to the professional level.

This book is designed to help those who devote much of their time to improving the quality of the game, by coaching and training highly informed, creative and intelligent players. These coaches devote their time and energy to improve players' and teams' performances. In turn, match analysts, physiotherapists, psychologists, clinicians and the sport science team dedicate themselves to optimize resources that help boost the performance levels of the players, the coaches and the team.

Football Intelligence: Training and Tactics for Soccer Success presents procedures and ideas that, besides assisting in the task of evaluating the tactical performance of soccer players and teams, also allows improving their expression throughout the learning and training phase. This book will be key reading for football coaches and players alike, as well as students and practitioners of sport psychology and performance analysis.

Author Biography

Israel Teoldo holds a PhD in Sport Sciences at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto and spent a year as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Sport Sciences at Brunel University London, UK. He is Reader in Soccer at the Department of Physical Education of the Federal University of Viçosa and is in charge of the postgraduate course in Soccer and of the Centre of Research and Studies in Soccer (NUPEF). He is a creator of TacticUP, NUPEF and UFV Soccer Academy. He is a FIFA Coach Educator and consultant at CBF and CONMEBOL.

José Guilherme holds a PhD in Sport Sciences and is a lecturer at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto, Portugal. He is a member of the Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport and of the Centre for Team Sports Studies. Professor Guilherme has worked as coach and as assistant coach of the Portuguese National Team.

Júlio Garganta holds a PhD in Sport Sciences and is a lecturer at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto, Portugal. He is in charge of FADEUP's Football Office in the last two decades and is a member of the Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport. He is a collaborator of several Portuguese and foreign universities, in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

by DK (Author)

A visual guide to the world's most popular game, packing all the excitement of the pitch into a book.

This guide is a feast of soccer facts for fanatics ages 9-12, covering everything from the rules of the game to the top tournaments.

Author Biography

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

by Theo Von Taane (Author)

The 2 in 1 Tacticboard & Training Workbook for fast creation of coaching instructions/game tactics and schemes, doesn't only offer sport specific preprints (playing field and space for notes), but also a cover, usable as a dry erase panel (whiteboard pen is needed). ADVANTAGES: *** notebook with sport specific preprints (playing field) for fast and simple sketching of coaching instructions/game tactics and schemes *** If all pages of the notebook are used, the cover is still a dry erase panel (tacticboard) *** Due to a handy format, the notebook can be comfortably used in any situation (e.g. on the way or on the playing field) *** Perfect for spontaneous collection of ideas or as a memorization tool *** Practical handling due to easy pocket format

by Christina Rosso-Schneider (Author)

Goooal!

• Everything you need to play: Includes soccer "pitch" mat, 2 goals, 2 pairs of soccer cleats for your fingers, 1 mini soccer ball
• Book included: With a brief history and rules of the sport, profiles of famous players, trivia, and more in this 32-page fully illustrated miniature book
• Unique gift: Perfect for soccer lovers of all ages

Author Biography

Christina Rosso-Schneider lives and writes in South Philadelphia with her rescue pup, Atticus Finch, and bearded husband, Alex, where they run an independent bookstore and event space called A Novel Idea on Passyunk. She received an MFA in Creative Writing and MA in English from Arcadia University in 2016. When she isn't writing or working at the bookstore, she leads various writing and occult-based workshops.

by Alicen M. Felder (Author), Lenna Shariq (Illustrator)

Don't Count Me Out is my inspirational story about my soccer journey. This story follows my desire of playing soccer to becoming the #1 Girls High School Soccer Point and Goal Scorer in Michigan.

by Lisa Wheeler (Author), Barry Gott (Illustrator)

When veggie-nibbling Grazers and meat-munching Biters take to the soccer field, it's a showdown of prehistoric proportions.

Diplodocus shows an herbivore's soft touch and strikes first for the Grazers. But Gallimimus takes a pass from the twin Pterodactyls on the wings and finishes it off to even things up for the Biters. In the second half, Apatosaur scores the go-ahead goal for the veggie-side, but then a brawl results in red cards for both teams. Hungry to tie the game, Biter Allosaurus takes advantage. Now it's 2-2, setting up the teeth-gnashing, claw-curling final minutes.

Dinosaurs face off in prehistoric sports competitions--from baseball to wrestling and every sport in between! Will the plant-eaters become the champions? Or will the meat-eaters be victorious? Fast-paced, rhyming commentary and exuberant illustrations put readers right in the action. Sure to thrill dinosaur lovers and sports fans alike!

by Project Design (Author)

Coloring book for boys and girls who love soccer. This Football coloring book is a fantastic fun soccer practice book that will keep every child crazy about soccer busy for hours thanks to a wide range of soccer-themed games.

✓ Suitable for fans of any team and specially designed for boys and girls

✓ Hours of soccer fun with coloring, games, word search, puzzles, mind games, scribbles, and cool creative activities for 8-12 years old kids

A coloring book with a wide variety of activities, perfect for crazy parents looking to join in!

If you're looking for a super fun and action-packed exercise book for a soccer-loving kid (which also has amazing, secret educational benefits) then the Soccer

by Nikki Stephens (Author)

"Embracing My Energy" is an inspiring, heartwarming children's story about finding strength in differences and celebrating unique talents. Perfect for young soccer fans, kids with ADHD, and friends or siblings who want to better understand what it's like to live with ADHD.

Meet Z, a young boy who loves soccer but sometimes struggles to focus. With his boundless energy and big dreams, he faces challenges in ways only a child with ADHD might -- but he also learns to turn those challenges into strengths. Guided by his passion for the game, he finds new ways to handle obstacles both on and off the field, discovering that his "extra energy" can help him succeed.

Who this book is for:

• Children with ADHD looking for a relatable story that builds confidence and celebrates their abilities.
• Friends, siblings, and classmates of kids with ADHD who want to understand and support their loved ones.
• Young soccer players and sports fans who love stories about resilience, teamwork, and overcoming challenges.
• Parents and educators seeking a positive, educational story to introduce ADHD concepts to children.

With engaging illustrations and an empowering message, "Embracing My Energy" teaches kids about empathy, resilience, and self-confidence -- while encouraging them to embrace their unique strengths.

Key Themes: ADHD in children, resilience, understanding and empathy, soccer, teamwork, positive self-image, overcoming challenges, kids' mental health.

by Shamini Flint (Author), Sally Heinrich (Illustrator)

In illustrated diary format, the hilarious tale of a boy who is a soccer star--not!

Marcus is a math whiz who is not good at sports. But his dad, a self-help author, is convinced otherwise. He believes that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to--with hilarious results. Marcus's gentle, satiric humor and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about soccer.

Author Biography

Shamini Flint has written many books for children but is best known for her Inspector Singh Investigates series of crime fiction for adults. She and Sally Heinrich collaborated previously on A T-Rex Ate My Homework.

by Jane O'Connor (Author), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Nancy Clancy hits the soccer field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book.

Normally, Nancy doesn't like dressing like everyone else. But wearing a soccer team uniform--well, that's different!

Nancy adores being on the Green Goblins. She loves cheering for her teammates, sharing refreshments, and painting her fingernails bright green before every game. If only she wasn't cursed with slow legs! All Nancy wants is to be mediocre--or maybe even a little better than average. Will she reach her goal?

Written with plenty of humor and sports action, this story is perfect for kids like Nancy who aren't the stars of their teams.

by Richard Seedhouse (Author)

Coaching The Coach 2 follows the 2007 release of the number 1 best-selling football coaching book "Coaching The Coach: A Complete Guide How to Coach Soccer Skills Through Drills" which continues to sell thousands of copies worldwide. Coaching The Coach 2, the long awaited second book, will help you develop even further. This is not just another book with lots of drills, it clearly shows how a coach can progress their practices and build training sessions. It provides more detailed knowledge in the form of coaching points as well as an understanding of why and how you can utilise them within functional drills, phase of plays and small sided games. This book provides coaching awareness and the realisation of how you can manipulate and adapt practices to coach and improve your players. Coaching The Coach 2 is written in the same popular easy to read question and answer format but is also much improved with very easy to understand new style 3D diagrams for all the practices. This book will improve the way you understand, develop and progress: - Functional drills - Phase of Plays - Small Sided Games Coaching The Coach 2 will improve your knowledge, understanding and therefore your coaching. Richard Seedhouse is a highly respected youth development expert in the UK. He is a UEFA B license holder, JFO Tutor, author of two coaching books and also contributes articles and sessions to SoccerTutor.com and World Class Coaching Magazine.

by Lisa Perlman Greathouse (Author), Lisa Greathouse (Author)

Count Me In! Soccer Tournament is an engaging math reader designed to help young learners apply math skills to a real-life event. Students follow along as kids organize and play in a school soccer tournament, using counting, addition, and subtraction to manage teams, scores, and equipment. The accessible storyline and colorful illustrations support early math literacy and make learning fun and relatable. Perfect for classroom activities or family learning time.

• Helps young readers apply math skills through a soccer-themed story
• Reinforces early numeracy concepts like counting and simple operations
• Encourages real-world problem-solving and teamwork
• Supports classroom discussions that integrate math and sports
• Ideal for math centers, take-home practice, or independent reading

Author Biography

Lisa Perlman Greathouse started her writing career as a journalist, working for The Associated Press for over a decade. There, she reported on hundreds of stories, from interviewing presidential candidates to covering plane crashes. From there, she joined a communications agency, where she launched a custom publishing division and developed award-winning magazines for major clients.
During her professional writing career, Lisa's deep commitment to public education launched an interest in writing children's books. Over the past 20 years, she has written dozens of titles for Teacher Created Materials, mostly nonfiction readers, with a focus on science and social studies. Among her favorites is a biography about President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Lisa is a staunch public education advocate who has run for her local school board. She has two adult children and lives in Southern California with her partner.

by David Newbery (Author)

Complete Soccer Coaching Curriculum For 3-18 Year Old Players - Volume 1 is packed with 100 coaching activities in black and white, curriculum diagrams and an abundance of coaching tips. NSCAA approach to player development is constructed around a 5 Stage Model adopted by progressive youth clubs around the globe. Our methodology is proven to raise player and coach performance, leading to long term consistently positive and meaningful results. This manual focuses on all 5 Stages, 3-18 year old players and is an excellent resource for an experienced and novice coach alike. Directors of Coaching, Head Coaches and Administrators will find this as an excellent tool to assist in developing a organization's in-house coach education program. The manual supports NSCAA Player Development Curriculum Diploma Course Season 1, an eLearning program offered by National Soccer Coaches Association of America. To learn more about NSCAA eLearning, visit www.NSCAA.com/eLearning. NSCAA is committed to delivering coaching education in a variety of methods - methods that reflect different learning styles and interest levels of our members. Presenting vibrant and engaging content in a convenient and low cost eLearning format to supplement and enhance existing NSCAA courses and events is a priority.

Author Biography

Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and CEO of a Youth Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program and is Coordinator for NSCAA Club Standards Project. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway used as a framework for this manual in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada) . He contributes articles regularly to soccer publications, has written books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national soccer events. In a volunteer capacity David operates a youth soccer program for player's age 3 to 11 in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

by Karen Bischer (Author)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are soccer superstars! Between the two, Ronaldo has more career goals, but Messi leads in career assists. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro soccer players.

by Jim San Marco (Author), Kurt Aschermann (Author), Tony Dicicco (Author)

COACHES AND PARENTS OF SOCCER PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!

Author Biography

Jim San Marco was a teacher, athletic director, and coach at Edgemont High School in Scarsdale, New York, who finished his eighteen-year soccer coaching career with a 211-67-24 soccer record. He was recognized as the Section I Soccer Coach of the Year, New York State Section I Athletic Director of the Year, and he has served as a New York State soccer coaching clinician and a New York State Physical Education Convention speaker. He lives in Briarcliff Manor, New York.

by Richard Seedhouse (Author)

Coaching Mini Soccer - A Tried and Tested Program of Essential Skills and Drills for 5 to 10 year olds FACT - Eight players in the last three years have been signed by professional clubs through participation in this program! Coaching Mini Soccer (5 - 10 years) book contains a complete and proven full season training program comprising 12 main sessions and over 70 interchangeable drills to coach the skills required to produce academy standard players and teams. FACT - eight players in the last three years have been signed by professional clubs through participation in this program. In its basic form the program can be used by grassroots youth clubs for coaching skills in their soccer academies, community soccer programs, after school programs, or by primary school teachers as a term based program. As the players develop through the program and form Mini-Soccer teams the coach can draw on the programs tactical games to aid formations and small sided games to improve creativity, game awareness and problem solving. Bonus drills are also included as the program matures with the players providing an easy to follow and proven structure for any club, team or school to follow. This is simply the only book any coach of players between 5 and 10 years will ever need to provide proven training sessions every single week. Does it work? In 2010 the local Championship Club took 5 players at U9 from its home city, 3 of them were from Coundon Court FC this made 8 players in three years signed by two different professional clubs and all coached using the program in this book. Coaching Mini-Soccer is specifically written to be the only book any coach of players between 5 and 10 will ever need to provide proven training sessions every single week. What's included in the Book ? 1. 12 main pre-set sessions that have been tried and tested and highly successful 2. Over 70 interchangable drills required to produce academy standard players and teams 3. Attributes essential for developing players 5 to 10 years: Review "The extra drills provided mean the sessions can be easily adapted to improve the skills of any players beings coached, irrelevant of age, experience or current ability and unlike most drill books I could use every one of these" Richard Thomas, Technical Skills Coach - Leyton Orient FC --Book Review August 2010 - www.SoccerTutor.com "This coaching plan provides young players with all the fundamental technical skills needed to be learnt at these critical ages" Gwynne Berry, International Director for Concept4Football Academy Technical Coach - West Ham United FC --Book Review August 2010 - www.SoccerTutor.com "We have signed 4 players for our academy who have been coached using this program" Wayne Bates, Premier League Academy Scout --Book Review August 2010 - www.SoccerTutor.com "This is a structured program of sessions that will improve grassroots players" Terry Harvey, Director, Elite Sports Development Company --Book Review August 2010 - www.SoccerTutor.com

by Julie Kenner (Author)

Just when Kate Conner thinks she's got her double life as demon-hunting mom all figured out, a new challenge surfaces in the form of an old foe.

She's bested this high demon before, but now he's back and angrier than ever. He's also insistent on exacting his revenge against Kate's entire family, including her kids.

But not even an all-powerful prince of hell stands a chance against an enraged mama bear. Yeah, this might be her hardest fight yet, but in the end....

It's just another day, another demon.

"Kicking evil's ass is just another thing on Kate Connor's to-do list, but she'll manage it with wit and wisdom, and then drive home in her minivan." -Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDS

All titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series of paranormal women's fiction novels:

Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

California Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

Demons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

Deja Demon: Days & Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

The Demon You Know: A Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Short Story (bonus story)

Demon Ex Machina: Tales of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

Pax Demonica: Trials of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

Day of the Demon: Trials of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

How to Train Your Demon: The Education of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

by Bill Redban (Author)

Discover The Inspirational Story of Football Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device! You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. If you're reading this then you must be a fan of Cristiano, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Cristiano is considered to be one of the greatest football players ever and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Cristiano's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...

• Youth and Family Life
• Amateur Career
• Professional Career and Personal Life
• Legacy, Charitable Acts and much more!

by Gerard Van Der Poel (Contribution by), Foppe de Haan (Contribution by), Luc Van Agt (Contribution by)

In this first-ever complete reference book on soccer conditioning, various experts deal with the physical training and medical supervision of soccer players. Subjects such as fitness training, nutrition, physiotherapy and injury prevention are treated in considerable detail. The link between theory and practice is established by including, at the end of each chapter, the answers to a number of the questions that are most frequently asked by soccer coaches. Interviews with a number of well-known players and coaches, who were asked for their views on various aspects of topics handled in the book, are also included.

by Mark Spiegel (Contribution by), Vince Ganzberg (Contribution by), Ian Mulliner (Contribution by)

A coaching manual focusing on small sided games has never been so relevant and applicable as it is today. The short and long term effects of the U.S. Soccer's Player Development initiatives are far reaching, impacting all youth clubs and coaches. Arguably the most significant decision in a decade, the youth soccer landscape is changing rapidly for coaches and administrators. Prior to Fall season 2015 U.S. Soccer released details of its Player Development Initiatives, designed to improve the youth soccer landscape at the entry levels. By Fall 2017, more than 10,000 youth clubs, and countless leagues and associations across the U.S. are required to adopt these mandates. Coaching 4v4, 7v7 & 9v9 Small Sided Soccer - Volume 1 is an ideal resource for coaches working with 6-12 year old players and includes 42 coaching activities expertly illustrated in black and white. Although these game formats are particularly for coaches teaching 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 game formats, this manual is highly relevant to coaches, administrators, leaders and directors involved in youth soccer. In fact, you may find this program helpful to familiarize parents with small sided games. To assist coaches choose the right activity based on the ability and readiness of players, we have included the 'Competency Matrix' from the NSCAA Player Development Curriculum. For each activity we have identified the most appropriate Stage/s of Development and listed the primary performance competencies. The manual supports the NSCAA 'Small Sided Games - 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 Diploma', an eLearning program offered by NSCAA in 2015/16, featuring 4 presentations. To see the on-demand recordings of these presentations and to learn more about NSCAA eLearning, visit www.NSCAA.com/eLearning. Five NSCAA Instructors contributed to this manual and they provide an abundance of coaching tips and their guidance to adapt the content to change the level of difficulty to more or less challenging. This is an excellent resource for an experienced and novice coach alike.

Author Biography

Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and CEO of a Youth Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program and is Coordinator for NSCAA Club Standards Project. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway, used as a framework for the NSCAA Player Development Curriculum model, in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada). He contributes articles regularly to soccer publications, has written books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national soccer events. In a volunteer capacity David operates a youth soccer program for player's age 3 to 11 in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

by Adam W. Jones (Author), Madeleine Marie (Illustrator)

Cecil the Littlest Ant may be small, but he has a lot of confidence since learning to surf the biggest waves. The other boys in town invite him to join their club soccer team, which was a good thing, as they need a lesson in sportsmanship.

Cecil stands up for his good friends, the Pesky triplets, when boys tease them about girls playing soccer. The girls have to fight their own battle . . . on the field . . . to prove to Moose and the others that girls can play soccer too. Cecil is proud of his friends for standing up for themselves, being good sports and showing everyone in town that you can accomplish great things - no matter if you're a boy or a girl. Cecil and his friends know that with practice, hard work and playing together as a team you can reach any goal.

by Mark Spiegel (Contribution by), Vince Ganzberg (Contribution by), Ian Mulliner (Contribution by)

A coaching manual focusing on small sided games has never been so relevant and applicable as it is today. The short and long term effects of the U.S. Soccer's Player Development initiatives are far reaching, impacting all youth clubs and coaches. Arguably the most significant decision in a decade, the youth soccer landscape is changing rapidly for coaches and administrators. Prior to Fall season 2015 U.S. Soccer released details of its Player Development Initiatives, designed to improve the youth soccer landscape at the entry levels. By Fall 2017, more than 10,000 youth clubs, and countless leagues and associations across the U.S. are required to adopt these mandates. Coaching 4v4, 7v7 & 9v9 Small Sided Soccer - Volume 1 is an ideal resource for coaches working with 6-12 year old players and includes 42 coaching activities expertly illustrated in full color. Although these game formats are particularly for coaches teaching 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 game formats, this manual is highly relevant to coaches, administrators, leaders and directors involved in youth soccer. In fact, you may find this program helpful to familiarize parents with small sided games. To assist coaches choose the right activity based on the ability and readiness of players, we have included the 'Competency Matrix' from the NSCAA Player Development Curriculum. For each activity we have identified the most appropriate Stage/s of Development and listed the primary performance competencies. The manual supports the NSCAA 'Small Sided Games - 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 Diploma', an eLearning program offered by NSCAA in 2015/16, featuring 4 presentations. To see the on-demand recordings of these presentations and to learn more about NSCAA eLearning, visit www.NSCAA.com/eLearning. Five NSCAA Instructors contributed to this manual and they provide an abundance of coaching tips and their guidance to adapt the content to change the level of difficulty to more or less challenging. This is an excellent resource for an experienced and novice coach alike.

Author Biography

Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and CEO of a Youth Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program and is Coordinator for NSCAA Club Standards Project. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway, used as a framework for the NSCAA Player Development Curriculum model, in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada). He contributes articles regularly to soccer publications, has written books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national soccer events. In a volunteer capacity David operates a youth soccer program for player's age 3 to 11 in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

Do you want to learn how to improving your defensive game? Or looking for ways to solidify your team's defense?

This book is your answer.

As was said by a great soccer manager, 'Offense wins games; defense wins titles'. This is the case with every level of the professional and amateur game in all countries across the globe.

Although there is a correlation between scoring the most goals and winning leagues, it does not seem to be quite as strong as having a watertight defense.

So, we might conclude that while scoring goals thrills the crowd and helps a team to win, to be a champion it is even more important that the defense is as strong as it can possibly be.

We hope that we have made our case. Defense is key to a team's success. But there is another important reason for this coaching book on a team's defensive unit. We can coach attacking play; set moves, individual skills and so forth can all help a team to create and score chances. However, goals often result from a touch of magic. The thirty-yard screaming shot; the piece of dribbling brilliance, the through pass hit with precision and vision. These are hard attributes to train. Or they can result from an error by the opposition. A mishit clearance, a goal keeping mistake, a positional defect or communication lapse.

Consistent training and coaching can make a bigger impact with defense than can be with offensive players. Movement that becomes second nature, knowledge, technique, experience and positional awareness - allied to teamwork and communication - these are the elements that come together to produce a defense hard to breach. They are all factors which the coach can improve with their team through drills, team and individual coaching.

It is true, if not often said, that attackers thrill the crowd while defenders win matches, at whatever level we play the game, from professional to Under ten teams playing on a Sunday morning. And it is there, with the match winning defense, that a coach earns his salt.

by Bryan Gilmer (Author)

Are you interested in coaching your son or daughter's rec soccer team? Or maybe you've been drafted to coach the team with no idea how to go about it. This guide is brief enough to read in a single sitting and explains everything you need to know -- even if you've never played or even watched a soccer game before. With good sense and good humor, Coach Bryan Gilmer takes you step-by-step through running practices and managing games, all with an emphasis on activities and strategies that keep young children continuously engaged and cooperative. His innovative approach ensures that practices and games will feel like playtime to the kids, who will laugh and have fun while learning the underlying principles of dribbling, shooting, teamwork, and basic offensive and defensive soccer strategy. Coach Bryan's sensitivity to the particular developmental abilities and needs of this age group sets this guide apart from the dozens of other general youth soccer coaching guides. You'll learn how to handle inappropriate behavior, injuries, and frustration and to encourage resiliency, cooperation, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifelong love of exercise. Laurel Bluff Books -- NONFICTION

by Richard Seedhouse (Author)

This book is more than just a common session guide or book of drills. It expands on why you choose a drill, how you will use it and what you will coach. This book is coach education. Use all the other drill books and session plans you want but without reading this book you will not know what you are trying to coach, why, and how. It will question your thoughts and help you learn and develop as a coach. If you are a parent taking up the reigns of a new team or a Level 1 coach this book is for you. As you read through you will understand more about what coaching your players really is and means. It is the first book you should read and the one book you should keep by your side. It is written to help you and all grassroots coaches to coach. Richard Seedhouse is an FA tutor holding the UEFA B (Level3) Coaching Licence and the Level 2 goalkeeping Coaching Certificate. He is an FA Centre of Excellence coach with Coventry City Ladies and has coached the youth team at Nuneaton Borough FC. Richard maintains his grassroots links as the Football Development Officer at Coundon Court FC, recent winners of the FA Charter Standard Development Club of the Year award for the Midlands Region. Testimonies "The prompting of questions and challenging the coach to design progressions and sessions will fit in with current work around coach development and education" Andy Poole, UEFA A Licence coach and the FA Regional Coach Development Manager, talking about how the book can help Trevor Brooking and the FA's new initiative on coach development. "Whenever we take on any new Level 1 coach at our sports centre I will make sure they know about this book and recommend they read it" Terry Harvey, UEFA B coach and Sports Centre Manager. "I have read many coaching manuals which show how to set up, organise and the key points to look for. However, this book shows what the coach can do to improve or improvise the sessions. Excellent for coaches just starting out on their coaching career" David Busst, UEFA A Licence coach, Coventry City FC Football Coaching in the Community Manager. "Easy to read and with a logical approach this book will give the coach the confidence to get involved with their players and actually begin to coach them" Michelle Hickmott, Level 2 Coach and England Ladies International at U21 and U23 and Birmingham City Ladies FC in the Premier League. "I read this book just before my level 2 course and found it a great help as it actually talked about coaching the player's the same specific points as coached on the course" Ty Power, Level 1 coach currently taking the level 2 coaching certificate.

by Ray Power (Author)

Soccer is in transition. There is now a growing trend away from 'drills', towards sessions that are more variable and which involve more decision making. But coaches have one burning question - how?

The "Deliberate Soccer Practice" series shows coaches how to evolve their coaching sessions. It aims to ensure that players are 'cognitively engaged', with all players involved all of the time. It is about offering exercises which have players actively making regular contact with the ball, making decisions, changing decisions depending on what is happening, and moving to adapt to what the ball and other players are doing. That is the real game after all!

Aimed at football coaches of all levels, but with a particular emphasis on coaches who work with youth players, "50 Passing & Possession Football Exercises to Improve Decision-Making" is comprised of 20 Technical Practices and 30 Possession Practices. They are carefully designed to be adaptable to suit the needs of the players you work with; to challenge them and give them decisions to make. The sessions look to make soccer complex and realistically difficult - no passing in queues from one cone to the next with no interference. Crucially, the exercises offer a means to accelerate player development effectively and enjoyably.

Academy Soccer Coach. The practice sessions in this book were visualised thanks to Academy Soccer Coach.

by Ray Power (Author)

We are told that the art of defending is dying. We are told that even large academies neglect it, as it is not 'technical' enough.

Based on the concept of Deliberate Practice, and extensive recent research into talent development, this book shows the coach how to organize and deliver effective exercises that teach players how to defend in all situations. With sound principles and an easy-to-understand approach, this book will help you teach your players to defend effectively by absorbing them physically and mentally in the challenges of defending.

Aimed at football coaches of all levels, but with a particular emphasis on coaches who work with youth players, 50 Defending Football Exercises to Improve Decision-Making is comprised of 10 Individual Defending Practices, 10 Small Group Practices, 10 Position-Specific Practices, 14 Single-Sided Games, and 6 Scenario-Based Practices. They are carefully designed to be adaptable to suit the needs of the players you work with; to challenge them and give them decisions to make. The sessions look to make soccer complex and realistically difficult - no passing in queues from one cone to the next with no interference. Crucially, the exercises offer a means to accelerate player development effectively and enjoyably. The practice sessions in this book were visualised thanks to Academy Soccer Coach.

by Bryan Gilmer (Author)

Coaching elementary kids at soccer is a little more complicated than coaching preschoolers, but with the approach detailed in this book, any caring adult can do it well. Building on the approach in his popular "Coaching Little Kid Soccer," Coach Bryan Gilmer sets out his step-by-step method for leading teams of kindergarten through third-grade soccer players in a volume slim enough to be read in a single sitting but with enough ideas to keep your team growing at its own pace over several soccer seasons. Coach Bryan takes you step by step through running practices and managing games, all with an emphasis on age-appropriate activities and strategies that keep children continuously engaged and cooperative- -- and help them win. His approach ensures that time on the soccer field is fun and challenging for the kids while teaching them the underlying principles of dribbling, shooting, teamwork, and offensive and defensive soccer strategy. The focus on helping each player make sound decisions in every role on the team helps children develop as well-rounded players and achieve success now. And the concepts they learn will continue to serve them well if they choose to advance to higher levels of soccer. Coach Bryan's sensitivity to the developmental abilities and needs of this age group sets this guide apart from the dozens of other general youth soccer coaching guides. You'll learn how to manage behavior, injuries, and frustration and to encourage resiliency, positive perseverence, cooperation, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifelong love of exercise. LAUREL BLUFF BOOKS -- NONFICTION

Author Biography

Bryan Gilmer has made his living as a writer for more than 20 years, working first as a newspaper reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, before moving on to Florida's largest newspaper, the St. Petersburg Times, now the Tampa Bay Times. Now he works as the director of marketing and development for a nonprofit homeless shelter. He also writes crime novels for an adult audience. They include Kill the Story, a mystery, and the thrillers Felonious Jazz and Record of Wrongs, both available on Amazon.com and Kindle.

by Ray Power (Author)

In soccer, attacking sessions are loved by players. The chance to be creative, attack, and score goals is hugely prized by players at all levels of the game.

The final piece of soccer is creating and scoring goals, and it has the reputation of being the most difficult part of the game - not many other sports can commonly offer results that do not involve a single goal or point being scored.

Many coaching sessions are flawed when it comes to linking attacking practices to the actual game of football. Too often players are placed in queues, waiting their turn, before dribbling around a static, predictable line of cones and shooting from a fixed position. The Attacking edition of The Deliberate Soccer Practice series attempts to address this by evoking the concept of real game 'returns.' Utilising the exercises in this book, players will learn how to finish, the intricacies of forward play, and how to develop attacking skills in a purposeful way - all within the context of what they will face on game day. Most of all, the players will love them!

Aimed at football coaches of all levels, but with a particular emphasis on coaches who work with youth players, 50 Attacking Football Exercises to Improve Decision-Making is comprised of 50 practices, and carefully designed to be adaptable to suit the needs of the players you work with. The exercises will challenge them and give them real-world decisions to make. The practice sessions in this book were visualised thanks to Academy Soccer Coach.

by Julie Kenner (Author)

From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kenner aka J. Kenner ..."This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot."-Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling authorA Booksense pick! A Target "break-out" book!Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret ... she used to be a Demon Hunter for a secret arm of the Vatican. Now retired, she's more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Wal-Mart, she tells herself it's some other Hunter's problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option.Now Kate has to kick a little demon butt, figure out why the creatures are trying to take her out and take over her home town, and at the same time take care of her 2 year old, deal with a hormonal 14 year old, get the family to Catholic mass on time, and try to keep her past a secret from her daughter and her husband.She's a little out of practice, but hey ... if she can juggle two kids and an impromptu dinner party, ridding the town of demons should be a piece of cake. Like the saying goes, Carpe Demon ... and Kate intends to do just that.***Dive into this fun and original (sub) urban fantasy novel (that could just as easily be called paranormal mommy lit!). With humor, action, adventure, horror and a romantic triangle that builds as the series progresses, Carpe Demon is not to be missed!All titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom seriesCarpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemon Ex MachinaPax DemonicaPraise for Carpe Demon: "Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn't had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?" Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author"I welcome the novels that decide to be utterly over-the-top and imagine paranormal and superhero lives for their chick- lit heroines. Take Carpe Demon ..." -Detroit Free Press "Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."-Publishers Weekly"Smart, fast-paced, unique ... a blend of sophistication and wit that has you laughing out loud."-Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author"Tongue-in-cheek . . . fast pacing and in-your-face action. Give it a try. Kate's a fun character and keeps you on the edge of your seat."-SFReader"Ms. Kenner has a style and delivery all her own . . . fun and innovative . . . [Carpe Demon] shouldn't be missed."-Fallen Angel Reviews"You're gonna love this book! A terrific summer read with lots of humor and crazy situations and action."-Fresh Fiction"This book was so much fun to read. I highly recommend this exceedingly entertaining read!"-Midwest Book Review"A fun netherworld thriller that readers will treasure."-The Best Reviews"A+ ... I am very ready for the next installment in Kate Connor's life."-The Romance Reader's Connection"Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."-Romantic Times

Author Biography

Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner and J.K. Beck) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres. Praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a "flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations," J.K. writes a range of stories including super sexy romances, paranormal romance, chick lit suspense and paranormal mommy lit. Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, is in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures. Her most recent trilogy of erotic romances, The Stark Trilogy (as J. Kenner), reached as high as #2 on the New York Times list and is published in over twenty countries. J.K. lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and several cats.

by Bill Berno (Author)

Dance of Soccer is an inspiring story of Emily-a young girl who dreams of becoming the best soccer player on her team-the Amigos, a promising girls' team from Cincinnati.

To achieve this goal Emily must overcome one challenge after another. She meets a Chinese girl, Ming, who is an equally talented player with a wry sense of humor. Together Emily and Ming deal with racial slurs, rough and rowdy boys who cause a leg injury to Emily, and some girls on the Amigos team who could be a little more polite.

Ming's father, Dr. Yang, is an acupuncturist and quite a philosopher. He treats Emily's leg injury with acupuncture to prepare her for the greatest challenge of her young soccer career-to meet and beat the toughest and most winning girls' soccer team in Ohio-the Terminators.

by Karen Bischer (Author)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are soccer superstars! Between the two, Ronaldo has more career goals, but Messi leads in career assists. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro soccer players.

by David M. Newbery (Author)

Complete Soccer Coaching Curriculum For 3-18 Year Old Players - Volume 2 is packed with 100 coaching activities in black and white, curriculum diagrams and an abundance of coaching tips. NSCAA approach to player development is constructed around a 5 Stage Model adopted by progressive youth clubs around the globe. Our methodology is proven to raise player and coach performance, leading to long term consistently positive and meaningful results. This manual focuses on all 5 Stages, 3-18 year old players and is an excellent resource for an experienced and novice coach alike. Directors of Coaching, Head Coaches and Administrators will find this as an excellent tool to assist in developing a organization's in-house coach education program. This is the second volume. It extends on the topics presented in the first volume and introduces many new areas of focus. The manual also supports NSCAA Player Development Curriculum Diploma Course Series 2, an eLearning program offered by National Soccer Coaches Association of America. There are 5 activities for each of the following topics: Stage 1 - 3-5 years old Players: Dribbling and turning, 1v1 attacking and defending, Ball mastery - individual technique and Shooting to an unopposed goal. Stage 2 - 6-8 years old Players: 1v1 beating an opponent, Defending pressure, Passing over a short distance, Teaching games for understanding. Stage 3 - 9-11 years old Players: Attacking small sided games, Creating space as an individual and small group, Small group defending principles, Passing combinations in pairs - wall pass and overlap. Stage 4 - 12-14 years old Players: Attacking combinations close to goal, Building play from the defensive third, Small group possession, Passing over medium and long distances. Stage 5 - 15-18 year old Players: Position training - attacking midfield, Defensive organization, High and low pressure defending, Transition to attack.

Author Biography

Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and current CEO of a Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program, authoring numerous on-demand courses and hosting live coaching education webinars. He is the co-author of NSCAA Level 1 Coaching Diploma and creator of NSCAA Player Development Curriculum Diploma Series. David also serves as Coordinator for NSCAA Club Standards Project, an initiative designed to raise player development, coaching and administrative performance in youth soccer. At the time of publication over 170 youth clubs in USA and Canada had been evaluated by and NSCAA Consultant. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway used as a framework for this manual in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada). He contributes articles to soccer publications, has authored and edited 8 books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national soccer events. David has been coaching soccer since 1987 and has held numerous professional and volunteer coaching positions at youth, collegiate and semi-professional levels of the game.