Soccer

by Jake Maddox (Author), Berenice Muñiz , Mel Joy San Juan (Illustrator)

New-kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the soccer field when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and he's hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javi's solo act ruin the team's chances at making the state championship? Dynamic full-color comic artwork sets the stage for this exciting Jake Maddox Graphic Novel, a winning choice for any young reader.

by C. Gibbs (Author)

Inspirational and Unbelievable Soccer Stories For Kids

Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of soccer with "Soccer Short Stories for Kids," a captivating collection tailored for young fans eager for riveting tales and timeless life lessons.

This exceptional compilation unveils 20 inspiring narratives celebrating triumph, perseverance, and teamwork on the soccer field.

Featuring vibrant illustrations that animate each story and a sprinkle of soccer lore, this book aims to ignite a love for the sport and its enduring values.

What's Inside...?

20 captivating short stories exclusively centered around soccerVivid illustrations that bring life into each narrative, sparking your child's imagination.Engaging insights and untold anecdotes shed new light on your child's favorite players and teams!A tribute to soccer's rich history, igniting a passion for the sport and its timeless principles.Quirky yet entertaining stories that will leave your kids in delightful disbelief.Each story concludes with a takeaway message for your child to apply both in life and on the field!Bonus: Soccer facts sprinkled throughout!

Crafted as the ultimate gift for your young soccer enthusiast, this book is tailored to entertain and inspire both on and off the field.

With each page turn, they'll be motivated to embrace the virtues of determination, resilience, and teamwork.

Nurture your child's passion for the game and fuel their aspirations!

Grab your copy today and witness your child's soccer fervor reach new heights!

by Emma Dredge (Author)

Julius loved soccer. He's desperate to play in the team, but whenever he tries, he always falls over his feet. Whenever Julius comes to the pitch, the other team members sigh.

Then one day, one of the usual players is sick, and Julius has to play. Still falling over all the time, his team is losing by half time. But when Julius sees a pile of plates and cups starting to wobble, he dives forward quickly as a flash and catches them all.

Seeing this, the manager realizes that Julius would make a very good goalkeeper. But will it be enough to keep him in the team?

by Gary Curneen (Author), Erin Curneen (Author), Garth Bruner (Illustrator)

Do you remember the boy called Soccer Roy?
Who loved the beautiful game?
Well one year on, he's a little bigger,
But his passion is still the same!

Day and night he thinks of soccer,
And playing is his dream,
So after all that practicing,
He wanted to join a real team.

About this book. This is the sequel to the acclaimed children's book "Soccer Roy: First Touch".

Gary and Erin Curneen wrote both titles to forever honor their son Roy, who lived a brief life, and to give back to the hospital that gave them three weeks with their baby boy. Erin gave birth to Roy on December 3, 2014, and he was immediately taken into the care of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, due to a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Even though Roy could not be saved, Gary and Erin were overwhelmed by the care that their son received and felt a strong urge to give back in some way. Their hope is that Roy's memory can forever make a difference in the lives of children. All profits received from this book will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.

by Tanya Keith (Author)

From the street to the stadium--inspiring stories of soccer's greatest players for kids ages 10 to 14

Find the inspiration you need to be the best soccer player you can be with these sports biographies! Soccer Stars on the Pitch goes deep to explore the lives and careers of some of the sport's most famous players.

Soccer (or, as it's known outside the US, football) is the most popular sport in the world, with a history of all kinds of exciting stories that you're sure to love. From French stopper Hugo Lloris to American captain Christian Pulisic, these sports biographies show you how these amazing athletes made tough choices, overcame injuries, and blew past every other obstacle that got in their way!

This compelling collection of sports biographies includes:

• Playmakers in every position--Assemble a real soccer dream team across 11 complete, multi-page sports biographies--and check out shorter spotlights on plenty of other world-class players.
• Awesome player cards--Each of the sports biographies comes complete with a full-color illustration, plus the player's position, team, stats, major accomplishments, and more.
• Tons of fun facts--Expand your soccer knowledge as you learn about everything from the action-packed pitch (that's the field you play on) to the 12th man (the big fans like you!).

Goal! Score big with these incredible sports biographies!

by Tanya Keith (Author)

From the street to the stadium--inspiring stories of soccer's greatest players for kids ages 10 to 14

Find the inspiration you need to be the best soccer player you can be with these sports biographies! Soccer Stars on the Pitch goes deep to explore the lives and careers of some of the sport's most famous players.

Soccer (or, as it's known outside the US, football) is the most popular sport in the world, with a history of all kinds of exciting stories that you're sure to love. From French stopper Hugo Lloris to American captain Christian Pulisic, these sports biographies show you how these amazing athletes made tough choices, overcame injuries, and blew past every other obstacle that got in their way!

This compelling collection of sports biographies includes:

• Playmakers in every position--Assemble a real soccer dream team across 11 complete, multi-page sports biographies--and check out shorter spotlights on plenty of other world-class players.
• Awesome player cards--Each of the sports biographies comes complete with a full-color illustration, plus the player's position, team, stats, major accomplishments, and more.
• Tons of fun facts--Expand your soccer knowledge as you learn about everything from the action-packed pitch (that's the field you play on) to the 12th man (the big fans like you!).

Goal! Score big with these incredible sports biographies!

Author Biography

TANYA KEITH has traveled around the world following US Soccer for the past 26 years. First as a referee, then as a coach, player, supporter, and parent, she has experienced US Soccer from all angles. She writes about her experiences on her blog, SoccerFamilyStyle.com.

by Andrew Latham (Author)

Up your game with advanced soccer strategies for players ages 12 to 16

Working on your own skills is an important part of being a team player, and Soccer Smarts for Teens is here to help you. With this inspirational choice in soccer books for teens, you'll work your way through 50 different techniques and strategies you can implement right away--on your own or with your team--to help you take your game to the next level.

Go beyond other soccer books for teens with:

• Expert guidance--Get clear instructions for practicing moves like speed dribbling and long-distance passing, then move into more complex game strategies like creating space on the field.
• A range of difficulty levels--Each exercise is labeled with its level of difficulty so you can continue to challenge yourself as you improve.
• Tips and motivation--Find info about how to stay hydrated and keep your cleats from smelling, along with space to write notes and motivational profiles on pro players.

Explore the tricks and techniques that can boost your skills with this top choice among soccer books for teens.

Author Biography

Andrew Latham is Head Coach for the Lower Island Soccer Association (LISA) in British Columbia, Canada. Bringing more than 20 years experience as a youth development coach in North America and the United Kingdom, he spent three and a half years with Sheffield United as a youth coach, where he played a key role in introducing Futsal to the Academy Players. He holds a CSA A license, US Soccer A License, UEFA B License, and the USYSA Y License, and is a graduate of the National Coaching Institute of Canada. Learn more by visiting: www.lowerislandsoccer.com.

by Jean Duffy (Author)

The inspirational story of an amazing group of soccer-playing South African grannies.
In rural South Africa, beloved humanitarian "Mama Beka" defied social convention and started a soccer team for the women in her community. The Soccer Grannies, as they came to be known, won over their families and villages who at first rejected the idea of older women playing soccer, and that single team quickly grew into dozens. Soon, the strength, tenacity, and pure joy of the Soccer Grannies had captured the attention of the world.
In Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World, Jean Duffy, a soccer-playing mom herself, recounts how she and her team set to work to bring the Soccer Grannies to the U.S. after hearing their incredible story. Despite many obstacles that stand in their way, the Soccer Grannies finally arrive, and Jean describes the wonderful friendships and cultural exchanges that follow. But Soccer Grannies tells more than just the physical journey of the South African women; it also details the Grannies' personal journeys, sharing poignant insights into the realities of women living in South Africa.
Life beyond the pitch has not been easy for the Grannies. They have persevered through apartheid, rampant poverty and unemployment, the loss of children to AIDS, domestic abuse, and more. But with the friendship and support of their fellow Soccer Grannies, these women face life's challenges with dignity, humor, and hope. Their stories show to the world the power of sport and its unique ability to bring people and cultures together.

Author Biography

Jean Duffy is a nonfiction writer who has published with the Boston Globe, the Concord Monitor, the Packingtown Review, the Somerville Journal, the Stamford Advocate, and WBUR Cognoscenti. Jean worked for twenty-six years as an engineer and manager before retiring and can now be found playing soccer and consulting with nonprofits. Follow her online at https: //jeanduffy.com.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

Discover the one quality that all great soccer players have in common that sets them apart from the rest.

A commonly asked question amongst the soccer community is what makes a great player?
What made Pele, Maradona or Ronaldo exceptional instead of good?
What is the last magical piece of the cake to become a world-famous soccer player?

Well, there is no magic formula to become the next Messi, but there is one key quality that every top soccer player must possess that most players forget about.

Are you highly motivated, mentally tough and a team player?
Do you work hard on crucial skills like ball control and moving without the ball?
Do you have the physical strength and stamina to overtake your opponents during the game?

It seems like you have everything a great player requires.

Yet, it's not enough.

Once you have the ball between your feet, you will forget all those skills if you don t know how to react immediately.

If your "soccer brain" doesn t function in the right way, you already lost the game.

Soccer is an unpredictable and complex game. Therefore it is hard to prepare for every scenario.

But there is one secret ingredient that will put you ahead of the game.

All you need to do is speed up your decisions on the pitch.

This sounds pretty easy, but let me tell you something, decision making requires a lot of practice and intelligence. Nobody becomes a soccer great overnight.

Don t worry though. Once you start to understand Ronaldo s soccer brain, you ll be able to level up your game in less than one week.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

What do Pearl Harbor, McDonald's, Graceland and a soccer game have in common?

The mind thinks between 60,000 - 80,000 thoughts a day. That's an average of 2500 - 3,300 thoughts per hour.

Yet most of those thoughts happen unconsciously and dictate your behavior.

People act based on their unconscious habits and you end up...

...biting your nails while you wait for the next epiphany
...avoiding eye contact with the people next to you on the bus
...eating junk food to reward yourself for the hard work you have done

Not all habits are bad, but a lot of them can be the reason why you are stuck in the same routine and making the same mistakes over and over again in your soccer game.

Soccer is a game of habits. It s as simple as 1+1. The right habits create players who win. And the wrong habits get punished once your opponent intercepts the careless pass you continue to make over and over again.

Mastering your soccer game means stepping out of the hamster wheel you ve been living in for years.

If you want to instantly level up your game, all you need to do is follow the simple formula of strategies to improve your habits you never even notice.

Being a winning soccer player requires more than kicking the ball on a green grass field. Soccer is a lifestyle and shows up in many unexpected areas of your life.

You will be speechless once you discover how you can improve your soccer skills while at work, while brushing your teeth or while waiting for the bus.

Mastering the most popular sport in the world requires more than using muscle strength and the right technique...a lot of people are not even aware of what part of their game they need to work on.

Soccer is one of the fastest, most unpredictable and complex games in the world. Therefore, you have to make sure you always stay in control and think one step ahead of your opponent.

by Darren McKnight (Author), Radovan Pletka (Author)

"I wish that this book had been published several years ago when I was assistant coaching my daughter's team. It has a wealth of useful insights for both the nonsoccer coach as well as the seasoned one." -Katy Hwostow, recreational soccer player turned soccer mom, Centreville, Virginia

Now you can take your coaching-and your team-to the next level with this innovative and down-to-earth approach to coaching youth soccer.

Most soccer coaching guides are nothing more than a boring encyclopedia of soccer drills that do little to help you become successful. Seasoned youth soccer coaches Darren McKnight and Radovan Pletka combine their experience to examine issues critical to your success, including teaching techniques, organization, and communication.

They also deliver helpful tips for managing expectations and dealing with many types of parents and personalities. Soccer-specific topics focus on evolutionary, results-driven drills, skills improvement, positioning, teamwork, and the overarching axiom that what you do without the ball is more important than what you do with the ball.

Written for novice parents whose kids are begging them to coach their team, this must-have guide also provides fresh ideas for long-time soccer coaches. With Soccer Is a Thinking Game, you'll be ready to kick off a winning season!

by Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Author Biography

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as co-author of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.

by Dan Blank (Author)

"It's as if Dan was sitting right next to you with a dry erase board saying, 'See what I mean?' This is another must have book for the soccer lover." Ray Leone, Head Coach, Harvard University

by Rachel Stackhouse (Author), Peter C. De Vries (Commentaries by), Edie Claire (Created by)

A unique, absorbing journey in time crafted by a USA-bestselling novelist and a New Testament scholar.

Rachel did everything right. But no matter where she was, she had the feeling she was supposed to be someplace else.

When an agnostic suburban soccer mom lies down with a migraine, the last thing she expects is to wake up in a dusty, smelly courtyard in first-century Galilee. Befuddled, shocked, and - as a woman without family traveling alone - in fear for her life, Rachel is grateful to be taken in by two wealthy women on a mission: the financial support of a charismatic rabbi from Nazareth. Jesus is a real up-and-comer, the women insist, with a knack for motivational speaking. You'll love him! But Rachel has never been a "believer." And even if she were, the swarthy, robust, and greasy-haired man to which she is introduced hardly strikes her as deity material. Then again, sometimes she isn't so sure.

Based soundly on both scholarly depictions of Jesus of Nazareth and research into daily life in the first century, we see through Rachel's account a fresh, earthy, and wholly pragmatic portrait of the historical Jesus. We see the rabbi not as the gospel writers chose to present him, but as he might have appeared to the little-known women who bankrolled his travels and to the disciples' wives who seasoned his stew. As Rachel experiences the resiliency and raw courage of these women, unsung and unrecorded by history, she is forced to wonder whether it is her own frenetic, perfectionist life that is the fairy tale.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

Soccer is the most popular team sport in the world. It incites passion in players, pundits and supporters and leads to enormous loyalties to followers. It is the simplest of games, but one upon which tactical skills can be layered as we might find in the closest of chess matches.
But the aspect of soccer that lifts the crowds to their feet, gets them cheering and, usually, offers the greatest thrills to players and supporters alike is when a team attacks. The superb piece of individual skill, the piercing pass that splits a defence like a bread knife breaking a closely bound loaf, the shot, or header that screams into the net. That is what is at the heart of soccer.

And the game is definitely changing to see offensive philosophies overtake more defensive formations as the principals by which top teams orchestrate their play. From the great Arsenal sides of the late 1990s and early 2000s, under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger, through the development of tikka-taka play of the noughties' Barcelona team, through the high pressing, strong attacking style of the likes of Pep Guardiola, who of course started with the Spanish giants, and Jurgen Klopp, the best club sides have built their success on offensive play, trusting themselves to outscore the opposition in any given game.

And that has all been to the benefit of the fan, who see more goals - the tactical 0-0 or hope for a goal from a set piece to barely enliven a boring, safe soccer display are largely now removed to the closet of soccer's history.

This book will look at offensive plays. It will offer insight to coaches, players and supporters, young and old, and provide drills and analysis that can both help us to better understand the game and produce higher quality in attacking moves ourselves, or with our teams.

We hope that you find it interesting, and informative. And that it makes your team, your coaching or your own offensive play more effective.

by World Soccer Logos Coloring Book (Author)

World football team badges of the best clubs in the world, this coloring book is different as in the colored badges are on the cover so you can copy badge. It also has information on each club. There are 80 teams to enjoy. Great for kids and adults.Best Teams In The World.Soccer Is My Passion .DRaw and color your favorite team

by Calee M. Lee (Author), Tamia Sheldon (Illustrator)

Bilingual Reading Stars Beginning Reader

Do you know what is fun? Soccer is fun! It is fun to play soccer but it is also fun to read about it in this book.
Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence.

Lector principiante

Sabes lo que es divertido? El fútbol es divertido! Es divertido jugar al fútbol, ​​pero también es divertido leerlo en este libro. Los libros de Reading Star son para los niños en el principio de su vida amorosa por la lectura. Cada libro cuenta con menos de 50 palabras y utiliza la repetición para crear confianza.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

Soccer is the most popular team sport in the world. It incites passion in players, pundits and supporters and leads to enormous loyalties to followers. It is the simplest of games, but one upon which tactical skills can be layered as we might find in the closest of chess matches.
But the aspect of soccer that lifts the crowds to their feet, gets them cheering and, usually, offers the greatest thrills to players and supporters alike is when a team attacks. The superb piece of individual skill, the piercing pass that splits a defence like a bread knife breaking a closely bound loaf, the shot, or header that screams into the net. That is what is at the heart of soccer.

And the game is definitely changing to see offensive philosophies overtake more defensive formations as the principals by which top teams orchestrate their play. From the great Arsenal sides of the late 1990s and early 2000s, under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger, through the development of tikka-taka play of the noughties' Barcelona team, through the high pressing, strong attacking style of the likes of Pep Guardiola, who of course started with the Spanish giants, and Jurgen Klopp, the best club sides have built their success on offensive play, trusting themselves to outscore the opposition in any given game.

And that has all been to the benefit of the fan, who see more goals - the tactical 0-0 or hope for a goal from a set piece to barely enliven a boring, safe soccer display are largely now removed to the closet of soccer's history.

This book will look at offensive plays. It will offer insight to coaches, players and supporters, young and old, and provide drills and analysis that can both help us to better understand the game and produce higher quality in attacking moves ourselves, or with our teams.

We hope that you find it interesting, and informative. And that it makes your team, your coaching or your own offensive play more effective.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

What do Pearl Harbor, McDonald's, Graceland and a soccer game have in common?

The mind thinks between 60,000 - 80,000 thoughts a day. That's an average of 2500 - 3,300 thoughts per hour.

Yet most of those thoughts happen unconsciously and dictate your behavior.

People act based on their unconscious habits and you end up...

...biting your nails while you wait for the next epiphany
...avoiding eye contact with the people next to you on the bus
...eating junk food to reward yourself for the hard work you have done

Not all habits are bad, but a lot of them can be the reason why you are stuck in the same routine and making the same mistakes over and over again in your soccer game.

Soccer is a game of habits. It s as simple as 1+1. The right habits create players who win. And the wrong habits get punished once your opponent intercepts the careless pass you continue to make over and over again.

Mastering your soccer game means stepping out of the hamster wheel you ve been living in for years.

If you want to instantly level up your game, all you need to do is follow the simple formula of strategies to improve your habits you never even notice.

Being a winning soccer player requires more than kicking the ball on a green grass field. Soccer is a lifestyle and shows up in many unexpected areas of your life.

You will be speechless once you discover how you can improve your soccer skills while at work, while brushing your teeth or while waiting for the bus.

Mastering the most popular sport in the world requires more than using muscle strength and the right technique...a lot of people are not even aware of what part of their game they need to work on.

Soccer is one of the fastest, most unpredictable and complex games in the world. Therefore, you have to make sure you always stay in control and think one step ahead of your opponent.

by Eduardo Galeano (Author), Rory Smith (Introduction by)

From one of Latin America's most acclaimed writers, a lyrical account of the world's most popular sport.

In this witty and rebellious history of world soccer, award-winning writer Eduardo Galeano searches for the styles of play, players, and goals that express the unique personality of certain times and places.

Galeano takes us to ancient China, where engravings from the Ming period show a ball that could have been designed by Adidas; to Victorian England, where gentlemen codified the rules that we still play by today; and to Latin America, where the "crazy English" spread the game only to find it creolized by the locals. Meanwhile, all the greats--Pelé, Di Stéfano, Cruyff, Eusébio, Puskás, Gullit, Baggio, Beckenbauer, Maradona-- have joyous cameos, rendered in a pitch-perfect translation by Mark Fried. Soccer in Sun and Shadow is an exquisite and powerful account of the world's favorite sport.

Author Biography

Eduardo Galeano (1940-2015) was one of Latin America's most distinguished writers. A Uruguayan journalist, writer, and novelist, he is the author of the three-volume Memory of Fire, Open Veins of Latin America, Soccer in Sun and Shadow, and others. Born in Montevideo in 1940, he lived in exile in Argentina and Spain for years before returning to Uruguay.

by Dylan Joseph (Author)

There are complimentary YouTube videos to help you follow along for several chapters in this book.

by Bob Mather (Author)

Are you a parent looking to inspire your child's curiosity in engineering?

In this engaging and educational book, young readers will discover the hidden science behind the game they love. Using engineering concepts such as flow, velocity, and trigonometry, this book delves into the various aspects of soccer - from the way the ball bounces, to the intricacies of a well-placed pass, to the design of the goalkeeper's gloves. With engaging illustrations and relatable examples, we make learning about engineering fun and accessible for young readers.

Written in an accessible and easy-to-understand style, this book is packed with colorful illustrations and real-world examples that will capture the imagination of young readers. Kids will develop a newfound appreciation for the science and engineering behind the game, all while honing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Plus, they'll be inspired to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as they discover the endless possibilities of these fields.

• Hours of reading and engagement
• Very interesting little known facts about soccer
• Easy to follow illustrations for every concept and problem
• A challenge sheet at the end of each chapter (and answers at the back of the book)
• Entertains kids and educates them in a subject matter that sounds scary but equates to an incredible career path

by Dan Blank (Author)

"If you want to win, buy this book. Clearly written, direct and to the point with great stories that bring the topics to life."
. Buffs

by Dylan Joseph (Author)

There are complimentary YouTube videos to help you follow along for several chapters in this book.

by Dylan Joseph (Author)

There are complimentary YouTube videos to help you follow along for several chapters in this book.

by Dylan Joseph (Author)

Have you ever wanted to know the secret of why some parents have kids that are great at soccer and why others don't?

by Dan Blank (Author)

"Inspirational. Amazing. The ultimate prize, these books are worth multiple reads." Coach Tom

by Matt Christopher (Author)

Jabber Morris has had his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football, a sport his father played and loved before he died. A tough situation is made even more difficult when suspicion of stealing a wallet falls on Jabber's shoulders. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer once and for all -- and convince his brother that he's not a thief. But will either of them accept what he says?

Author Biography

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

by Paula Murphy (Author)

One of the soccer moms was a murderer and two of the soccer moms were already dead. Private detective Phyllis Ludwigsohn not only has a team of sixteen ten-year olds to coach, but two cases to solve plus a full time job. A friend with Asperger' syndrome may or may not prove the ideal helper.

Author Biography

In many ways, Paula Murphy's life-story parallels that of her protagonist Phyllis Ludwigsohn. Born in Montreal Quebec, she was brought along with her family when her father, an aerospace engineer, moved to Southern California. Educated at California State University at Long Beach where she played field hockey for the college. A resident of Santa Monica today, she's had multiple careers--though none as a detective--and fewer relationships than her protagonist. She worries about who will take care of her parrots when she dies.

by Victor Wise (Author)

This book was written to change the way players think about and play the game of soccer. I struggled for years with sub-average performances as a defender, defensive center midfielder, and outside midfielder.

by Calee M. Lee (Author)

Reading Stars Beginning Reader Do you know what is fun? Soccer is fun! It is fun to play soccer but it is also fun to read about it in this book. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence.

by Edgar G. Allegre (Author)

Development of key sports skills in children and youth for the successful practice of soccer. Among the skills developed are: coordination, balance, precision, speed, technique, flexibility and rhythm among others. One of the priorities of the SOCCER MAT (r) is to stimulate creativity in the soccer player. Group exercises can also be implemented within the SOCCER MAT (r) method. The main advantage of group exercises is that they are generally more fun and challenging than individual ones. Several contiguous SOCCER MAT (r) can be used so that the player develops skills on wider spaces. A small soccer goal can be placed on one of the sides of the SOCCER MAT (r) for the development of additional sports skills. Also a training mannequin may be used. Additionally, plays can be designed and practiced that cover the whole field with several players.

by Matt Christopher (Author)

With a fresh new look, this reissue of Matt Christopher's this beloved sports classic tells the story of an ordinary boy who loves his friends and teammates--and suddenly becomes a hero after a single afternoon turns his life upside down.

Author Biography

Matt Christopher is the best-selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

by Chris King (Author)

#1 Selling Soccer Coach Author Chris King

Review:

"Easy to understand - great for new coaches" Paul - UK - (Verified Purchase)

• Improves technique in tight areas
• Encourages intelligent movement
• Improve players passing in triangles
• Improve the players press with maximum efficiency
• Help players close passing lanes
• Improve the players enjoyment at training
• Improve payers ability to read the intentions of the opposition
• Improve the intensity of the training session

With drill descriptions, tips and diagrams throughout, THIS BOOK WILL IMPROVE YOUR PLAYERS PASSING AND DECISION MAKING WHILE ENJOYING THEMSELVES (PLUS GETTING FIT)!

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A bit more about Chris Kings' soccer coaching books...

If you're an amateur, grassroots or beginner soccer coach looking to learn or improve your soccer coaching then these books are for you.

These soccer coaching books are aimed at football coaches that are: learning soccer coaching; wanting to know how to run a soccer practice; wanting to know how to get better at football coaching.

These books are for grassroot, volunteer soccer coaches, parents and volunteers and include lots of soccer coaching drills.

Many people want to know if they need to have played soccer to be a good soccer coach? Or how to become a soccer coach with no experience? If you are willing to put some time in reading soccer books and taking in advice from those that have coached, you can improve your soccer knowledge greatly and become a soccer coach.

Chris King has played soccer for over 30 years and coached soccer for 10 years so brings a wealth of knowledge in his books. They are easy to understand and include diagrams for every soccer drill with explanations and coaching points to use at football training.

by Bruce Berglund (Author)

How do you pick soccer's GOATs? Pelé and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of soccer and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time.

by Dan Blank (Author)

"Excellent book! Dan Blank does an awesome job of simply and logically breaking down the fundamental approach to a possession-based style of play." Bikerby

Author Biography

Dan Blank is the author of the Amazon best-seller, Soccer iQ, and has been coaching college soccer for over twenty years. He is the first coach in Southeastern Conference history to lead the conference's best defense in consecutive years at different universities (Ole Miss 2009, Georgia 2010). He has an 'A' License from the USSF and an Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA. You can buy his books and read his blog at www.soccerpoet.com.

by Bob Mather (Author)

Are you a parent looking to inspire your child's curiosity in engineering?

In this engaging and educational book, young readers will discover the hidden science behind the game they love. Using engineering concepts such as flow, velocity, and trigonometry, this book delves into the various aspects of soccer - from the way the ball bounces, to the intricacies of a well-placed pass, to the design of the goalkeeper's gloves. With engaging illustrations and relatable examples, we make learning about engineering fun and accessible for young readers.

Written in an accessible and easy-to-understand style, this book is packed with colorful illustrations and real-world examples that will capture the imagination of young readers. Kids will develop a newfound appreciation for the science and engineering behind the game, all while honing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Plus, they'll be inspired to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as they discover the endless possibilities of these fields.

• Hours of reading and engagement
• Very interesting little known facts about soccer
• Easy to follow illustrations for every concept and problem
• A challenge sheet at the end of each chapter (and answers at the back of the book)
• Entertains kids and educates them in a subject matter that sounds scary but equates to an incredible career path

by Rachel Stackhouse (Author), Peter C. De Vries (Author)

A unique, absorbing journey in time crafted by a USA-Today bestselling novelist and a New Testament scholar.

Rachel did everything right. But no matter where she was, she had the feeling she was supposed to be someplace else...

When an agnostic suburban soccer mom lies down with a migraine, the last thing she expects is to wake up in a dusty, smelly courtyard in first-century Galilee. Befuddled, shocked, and -- as a woman without family traveling alone -- in fear for her very life, Rachel is grateful to be taken in by two wealthy women on a mission: the financial support of a charismatic rabbi from Nazareth. Jesus is a real up-and-comer, the women insist, with a knack for motivational speaking. You'll love him! But Rachel has never been "a believer." And even if she were, the swarthy, robust, and greasy-haired man to which she is introduced hardly strikes her as deity material. Then again... sometimes, she isn't so sure.

Based on both scholarly depictions of Jesus of Nazareth and research into daily life in the first century, we see through Rachel's account a fresh, earthy, and wholly pragmatic portrait of the historical Jesus. We see the rabbi not as the gospel writers chose to present him, but as he might have appeared to the little-known women who bankrolled his travels and to the disciples' wives who seasoned his stew. As Rachel experiences the resiliency and raw courage of these women, unsung and unrecorded by history, she is forced to wonder whether it is her own frenetic, perfectionist life that is the fairy tale.

Rachel Stackhouse, a former veterinarian, childbirth educator, and mother of three who under another pen name is a USA-Today bestselling author of mystery and romantic fiction, invites the reader to spy on one woman's vision of the events of first-century Galilee, and to wonder what might have been...

Rev. Peter C. de Vries, a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, earned his Ph.D. in Religious Studies at the University of Pittsburgh with a focus on the theory of Biblical interpretation. In addition to teaching New Testament exegesis at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, training church leaders in Ghana, and holding regional and national leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church, he has served as a Presbyterian pastor for over thirty years in rural southwestern Pennsylvania.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

Discover the one quality that all great soccer players have in common that sets them apart from the rest.

A commonly asked question amongst the soccer community is what makes a great player?
What made Pele, Maradona or Ronaldo exceptional instead of good?
What is the last magical piece of the cake to become a world-famous soccer player?

Well, there is no magic formula to become the next Messi, but there is one key quality that every top soccer player must possess that most players forget about.

Are you highly motivated, mentally tough and a team player?
Do you work hard on crucial skills like ball control and moving without the ball?
Do you have the physical strength and stamina to overtake your opponents during the game?

It seems like you have everything a great player requires.

Yet, it's not enough.

Once you have the ball between your feet, you will forget all those skills if you don t know how to react immediately.

If your "soccer brain" doesn t function in the right way, you already lost the game.

Soccer is an unpredictable and complex game. Therefore it is hard to prepare for every scenario.

But there is one secret ingredient that will put you ahead of the game.

All you need to do is speed up your decisions on the pitch.

This sounds pretty easy, but let me tell you something, decision making requires a lot of practice and intelligence. Nobody becomes a soccer great overnight.

Don t worry though. Once you start to understand Ronaldo s soccer brain, you ll be able to level up your game in less than one week.

by Robert Murphy (Author)

Dedicated chapters then dive into soccer pre-game nutrition strategies, soccer snacks, including meal timing, optimal food choices, and simple sample menus to promote energy and focus. The book also covers crucial post-game nutrition for quick muscle recovery.

Practical, soccer-specific meal plans and nutrient-dense recipes are provided for off-season, pre-season, and peak in-season. Recommendations on smart soccer supplements and balancing nutrition with weight management goals are also provided.

You'll learn how to:

• Fuel your body for peak performance
• Maximize your strength, speed, and stamina
• Recover quickly from games and training
• Reach your weight management goals
• Build lifelong nutrition habits
• Carb loading and pre-game nutrition to boost performance
• Optimal post-game meals for muscle repair, replenishment

In this comprehensive guide, discover a treasure trove of delicious recipes meticulously crafted to meet the unique nutritional needs of soccer players. From pre-match power meals to post-game recovery snacks, each dish is designed to enhance energy levels, support muscle recovery, and boost overall performance. Whether you're a dedicated athlete or a weekend warrior, these recipes cater to all levels of play and fitness.

by Blue Digital Media Group (Author)

Soccer Coloring Book for Kids

This coloring book is perfect for children of all ages that loves to get away from distractions. Soccer Coloring Book for Kids will allow kids to get away from the troubles of everyday life by coloring. No matter if you or your child enjoys drawing, coloring in the lines, making art come to life with simply looking to buy a gift this coloring book is the perfect choice. There is a bonus blank page if your child want to draw his own soccer player for free!

by Amigos Press (Author)

Fun! Fun! Fun!Soccer coloring book for kids - 30 illustrations

Appropriate pictures for even toddlers!
This children's coloring book is full of Soccer Themed Pictures ready to be colored. For anyone who loves soccer, this book makes a nice gift for every soccer lover, even adults can use it for stress relief!

by Soccer Statistics (Author)

Soccer Coach Planner and Organizer Notebook

** Coaching Notebook for all levels. Keep track of Drills and Strategies **

Coaching a youth or advanced team can be difficult, so put your mind at ease by keeping all of your notes and plays organized with this notebook. Whether you're tracking dribbles or player statistics, you will have everything you need for practice and games in one place. This planning note pad is great for elementary, youth, junior high, high school, and every age level coaches.

Coaches have a lot to keep track of, and this conveniently designed notepad will make the job a lot easier.

• Monthly Calendar allows Coach to fill in schedule.
• Blank soccer field pages to keep note of plays and plan offense and defense options
• Team Player Roster keeps all the necessary info in one place
• Game Statistics keeps track of Shots, assists, goals, saves, goals allowed, fouls and penalties
• Plenty of blank note pages

Product Description:

• 8.5x11
• 110 pages
• Uniquely designed matte cover celebrates Soccer
• High quality, heavy paper

by Diego Messi (Author), Bbb (Author)

This book is for soccer coaches to use to plan games. It includes space to list 11 players plus up to 7 substitutes, as well as a pitch diagram to sketch out strategies and room for coaching notes. This books is 8.5 x 11 and comes with 100 ready to use pages.Soccer is the world's most popular sport. Known as football in most countries outside the US (or Association Football) it has over 250 million players in over 200 countries. The game is internationally governed by FIFA who organizes the men's and women's World Cup every four years.Soccer is played at all levels from school age to professional and there are variants such as 'five a side' soccer for small teams. There are also paralympic and even blind football variants for people with disabilities.

by Lilian Goetz (Author)

It is probably truer today than ever that the game is made for dribblers. Firstly, we play on pitches that are so much better than they used to be. 4g technology means we have astroturf like the best laid grass, while outdoor grass pitch technology means drainage is maximized and wear minimized.

On top of those physical conditions lending themselves to a dribbling game, defensive tactics are improved to such an extent that even weaker teams can compete with much stronger ones and hold the hope of keeping their more talented opponents from scoring. At all levels players are fitter, and coaches are better. Teams, even youth ones, are more organized.

Here is a preview of what you'll learn...

• Understanding the rules and regulations
• Learning the field layout
• Mastering the basics of soccer
• Common team practice drills
• Soccer drills and game-development exercises to do on your own
• Advancing your skills and playing soccer like a pro
• Preparing for team try-outs

This guide provides that starting point by not only going through the basic and advanced aspects of dribbling, but also giving concrete drills and exercises that players can do to develop these skills.

This fully illustrated guide not only tells you how to be a great dribbler, it shows you by illustrating each example, drill and move so you can see exactly how they should be done.

by Faycal Design (Author), Faycal Designs (Author)

FUN FUN FUN !!!Soccer Coloring Bookfor kids!A coloring book for kids who love to be athletic and play soccer.
Children can have so much fun coloring these soccer pages with a variety of images to choose from and color on such as soccer balls, goalies, and more!
kids who love soccer will want to be sure to have their favorite colors to make this book complete and finished and afterwards, look so amazing that they can show friends and family!
ABOUT THIS BOOK:

• 30 Beautiful ilustrations
• One-sided pages
• Professional design. Premium glossy cover design
• Large 8.5 "x 11" format
• Great for all skill levels
• Easily color with crayons, colored pencils or colored pens
• Perfect gift for anyone who loves coloring

• Christmas Stocking Stuffers & Gift Baskets
• Birthday & Christmas Gifts
• Graduation & End of School Year Gifts
• Summer Travel & Vacations
• Easter Gifts
• Art Journals and Doodle Diaries
• Coaches
• Travel - Car Rides

by Dylan Joseph (Author)

There are complimentary YouTube videos to help you follow along for several chapters in this book.

by Kévin Veyssière (Author)

Why did Franco's Spain refuse to play against the USSR? Which matches have gone beyond the sporting stakes to become a geopolitical war? Which confrontations are impossible between certain countries, like the one between Russia and Ukraine? Or conversely, how can soccer be a tool for emancipation?

In a pleasant and clear style, the author tells us 22 unusual stories to understand the world. In a few years, many people will say that they started to be interested in geopolitics through Kévin Veyssière's soccer stories, after having realized that geopolitics is not boring and uninteresting, nor is it reserved for seasoned diplomats and staff officers.

by Chest Dugger (Author)

As the legendary soccer player Pele once said, "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, a global language understood from Europe to the Americas to Asia and Africa. Helping young players is vitally important if they are to get maximum enjoyment and benefit from their soccer. And it is massive fun for the coach who volunteers their time and their talent. Especially if those children in their team are at the best age to learn, from eight to twelve. Old enough to concentrate for long periods and co-ordinated enough to learn complex skills and techniques, young enough to retain enthusiasm and excitement for their sport.

Chest Dugger's Soccer Drills for Kids Ages 8-12 provides a season long training programme, tackling all the key skills a young soccer player needs to learn. The ingredients of soccer are each covered either in their own, bespoke chapter, or as a part of another section of the book: passing, shooting, dribbling, learning about space, defending (in the context of other skills) and so forth. All of these ingredients are covered keeping in mind the nuances that relate to kids in this age. In addition there are chapters on mental health and well-being, including tips on working with young people who are neuro-diverse. Physical fitness is covered but in a practical way which maintains and enhances the natural fitness most kids enjoy. At the same time the chapter utilises the opportunity to build on this in ways which develop other soccer-based attributes as well. Tactics are examined, because children aged eight to twelve are beginning to understand the greater complexities of the game that this aspect brings, and which will help their own enjoyment of the sport. However, tactics are introduced in a simplified way, one which will improve their pleasure in playing soccer and not detract from their own acquisition of vital skills and techniques.

There is also a chapter on fun games which use soccer skills in different settings, and provides the variety children love. The book is presented in simple chapters each containing drills, tips or activities. The consistent format helps coaches understand the suggested drills, and use them as a starting point to develop their own exercises which will address the training needs of their own team. Diagrams accompany drills, and are simple to follow, with clear two-dimensional plans to aid clarity.

This book is aimed at coaches of boys and girls, or mixed teams. It is suitable with all ability ranges and each drill contains a useful guide as to the best ages with which to use the exercise, where appropriate. But it is also ideal for parents and relations looking to learn a little more about the wonderful game of soccer. It is a useful reference for players, young and older, and a great central resource for clubs. Even the most experienced of coaches sometimes benefits from a new idea, or a different way of approaching a training need. Soccer Drills for Kids Ages 8-12 provides a wealth of examples of ways to help our young players.

So, if you want to give your young players the competitive advantage they need to succeed on the field, order your copy of Soccer Drills for Kids Ages 8-12 today. With this book as your guide, you'll be able to create a dynamic and successful team that your players will love being a part of. As Pele says, success takes hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice - but with the right tools and training, your young players can achieve greatness.

by Micheal Drawing (Author)

Are you a football(soccer) fan?This is a special coloring book for a true football fan.

Coloring books will be able to help people!

• stress relief
• reduce anxiety
• create focus or bring more mindfulness
• explore feelings
• reconcile emotional conflicts
• foster self-awareness
• improve reality orientation
• reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem