{"product_id":"great-soccer-drills-9780071384889","title":"Great Soccer Drills","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thomas Fleck\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: International Marine Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: International Marine Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Soccer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most useful soccer books I've seen.\"--Dr. John McKeon, executive director (retired), National Soccer Coaches Association of America \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Young soccer players should be trained in an environment that is safe, fun, and has direct implications for the game. This book has 125 ways to do just that. I strongly recommend it to all parents and coaches.\"--Bob Gansler, head coach, Kansas City Wizards (2000 MLS Champions) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid we say \"drills\"? Sorry, we meant \u003ci\u003egames\u003c\/i\u003e. That's right. Games that teach them more effectively than the tedious drills \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e endured as a kid. Games that challenge but do not frustrate them. Games that build rather than undermine a child's confidence and sense of involvement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Soccer Drills\u003c\/i\u003e contains 125 dynamic games and activities designed to keep your players moving, thinking, and most of all, having fun. The \"games approach\" to team practices allows you to teach soccer basics like ball control, movement, passing, and shooting while enhancing team communication and decision-making skills. You'll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make \u003ci\u003eimprovement\u003c\/i\u003e--rather than winning or losing--the goal of your season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn creative activities that develop skills quickly and painlessly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Troubleshooting Chart to pinpoint problems \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop coordination, cooperation, and camaraderie among your players \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign effective practices using the sample practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a positive attitude, build team spirit, and get along with parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake practices fun and rewarding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch practices to age and ability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Since my retirement, I have been coaching youth teams and have found the games approach presented in this book the only way to coach. A must for every youth soccer coach.\"--Andy Caruso, founder and former president, Kwik Goal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Already regarded as national authorities on youth coaching and player development, Ron and Tom recently received international recognition when they addressed the European Coaches Association.\"--Jay Miller, former coach, U-17 National Team\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Marine Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45408371605655,"sku":"9780071384889","price":1927.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780071384889.webp?v=1767309748","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/great-soccer-drills-9780071384889","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}