Skills and Strategies for Coaching Soccer

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Summary: All-around book for beginner to intermediate soccer coaching
Review: This is a decently written book for beginner to intermediate youth soccer coaching. It probably would be found somewhat lacking in details for advanced coaches. The author was a former defensive player in England, and this is reflected in the structured nature of the coaching style that he advocates, as well as in the solid chapter on defensive play. He has a lot of good advice on how to handle players and parents as well. Offensive schemes described in the book are fairly conventional, which is probably where this book could be improved the most.

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Summary: Great intermediate to advanced coaching book
Review: THis is a wonderful and well rounded book combining information that reaches way beyond the books oriented to first time coaches. I am recommending this to all coaches who want to get serious with their players.

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Summary: Great for kids with greater attention span
Review: Well written book with many drills for beginner to expert. Not meant for 6 year olds who have limited attention span. I am looking forward to applying the drills when the children are a couple years older.