THE MANUAL OF SOCCER COACHING
BY ROY REES
This is a must have book for all coaches. It has ready
references in his common sense style of presentation. Chapters on: The
development of the individual player, combination play, team play, functional
practices, set plays, defensive systems, coaching defenders and coaching
the game.
ITEM: B174
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SOCCER'S DYNAMIC SHORTSIDED GAMES
BY ANDY CARUSO
The ultimate competitive games approach. No drills, only
short sided games with specific restrictions which give players practical
insights into attack, possession, combination play, defending and finishing.
A perfect textbook for soccer coaches.
ITEM: B189
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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY BASICS
BY ANDREW CARUSO
Finally! An understandable and practical guide to sports psychology! Longtime youth sports coach
Andrew Caruso has compiled reams of comprehensive research into one well-organized and readable book. He addresses
all the main points of this growing field, including Goal Setting, Assessment, Visualization/Imagery, Simulation, Focus,
Cue Words, Flow, Motivation, Arousal and Positive Affirmations. Includes several outstanding exercises for coaches
and players of all ages.
ITEM: B513
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FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME
The official guide for referees
from the US Soccer Federation. Upated July 1998.
ITEM: B298
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DUTCH SOCCER DRILLS VOL. 1
180 of the best drills from Holland
for developing creative, attacking soccer. This excellent book includes
drills covering dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, restart plays, goalkeeping
and conditioning.
ITEM: B193
DUTCH SOCCER DRILLS VOL. 2
Collection of 180 creative offensive
combination play drills and small sided games, contributed by Holland's
top coaches. These plays and games will help coaches develop their
players tactical understanding, confidence, and skills.
ITEM: B194
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101 YOUTH SOCCER DRILLS
Ages 7-10 and 12-16
These books are essential reading
for all youth soccer coaches. Each book provides a comprehensive
repertoire of tried and tested practice plans. The drills are all
age-related and designed to develop specific coaching and training areas.
Drills for the 7-10 year olds
include:
warm-up, controlling the ball,
kicking the ball, heading, dribbling, goalkeeping and warm-down.
ITEM: B254
Drills for the 12-16 year olds
include:
warm-up/preparation, controlling
the ball and turning, passing, shooting and crossing, heading, dribbling,
goalkeeping, speed, reaction and rhythm, and warm-down.
ITEM: B255
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SOCCER CONDITIONING
Learn from the greatest soccer conditioning specialists in the world. Thirty-one authors cover every aspect of conditioning the soccer athlete at all levels. Ready-to-use information addressing: speed, power, agility/footwork, balance/stability, mobility/flexibility, recovery/endurance.
12 pages
ITEM: BSR125
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5 WAYS TO IMPROVE SOCCER SPEED
Vern Gambetta
A complete six week on-the-field program to improve mechanics, first step reaction, acceleration, direction change and stopping. Completely illustrated with workout chart.
36 pages
ITEM: BSR111
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SAFE PLYOMETRICS FOR GOALIE AND FIELD PLAY
Greg Brittenham, Vern Gambetta, Allen Hedricks
Plyometrics is a proven training method to improve agility, quickness, and power. These complete keeper and field player programs include beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels with off-pre- and in-season considerations. Illustrated with workout chart. 36 pages
ITEM: BSR113
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HOW TO IMPROVE THE 7 SPEEDS OF SOCCER
Vern Gambetta, Joe Luxbacher, Juan Osorio, Ron Quinn, Neil Sedwich, Michael Thyron
Learn to improve the 7 speeds: perceptual, anticipation, decision-making, reaction, movement without the ball, with the ball and game action. Choose from a menu of illustrated favorite exercises from soccer-specific speed coaching experts around the world. 36 pages
ITEM: BSR128
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SOCCER NUTRITION
At last a book dedicated to the
specific nutrition requirements of soccer players. Daily nutrition
guidelines as well as what and when to eat prior to training and matches
are covered. Many myths are dispelled and many practical ideas are
offered.
ITEM: B786
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SOCCER SPEED
BY VERN GAMBETTA
This is a book for the player and
coach interested in improving soccer speed. Specific workouts for
the youth, developing and elite player are clearly demonstrated with over
130 photos and diagrams. Spiral bound paperback, 68 pages.
(Companion video also available.)
ITEM: BSPEED
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THE SOCCER COACHING BIBLE
from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
This book covers every important aspect of coaching soccer, including priorities and principles, program building and enrichment, practice management, technical and tactical instruction, player and team development, and career growth. This is an essential addition to your coaching library whether you coach at the club, high school, or college level. 316 pages
ITEM: B1210
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THE CREATIVE DRIBBLER
BY PETER SCHREINER
This companion book to the best
selling video series "The German Touch" covers every aspect of ball conrtol,
dribbling, using the inside and outside of the foot, changing direction,
various ways of beating an opponent
1 v 1, playing with an opponent
at your back, and turning with the ball. Each skill is clearly described
and illustrated with over 270 photos and 80 diagrams.
ITEM: B256
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COACHING THE 5-3-2 WITH A SWEEPER
by Eugenio Fascetti and Romedio Scaia
This book focuses on teaching and
implementing the 5-3-2 pattern of play which uses the sweeper as a fundemental
part of it's defense. The author explains the tactics and teaches
how to implement the 5-3-2 pattern through a detailed coaching program,
with a sequence of exercises and drills designed to develop in the players
the necessary automatic movements.
ITEM: B793
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COACHING SOCCER
This is the official coaching book
of the Dutch Soccer Association. Chapters include: What is
Coaching?, The Dutch Concept, Teaching Techniques, What is 4 v 4?, Why
7 v 7?, Goalkeeping Training, and Tasks and Fundamentals Within the Team.
Emphasis throughout is on the creation of optimal learning situations.
A must for every coach's library! 218 pages.
ITEM: B154
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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF SOCCER RESTART PLAYS
180 Restart Plays, each clearly
explained with coaching points and an easy to follow diagrams. Direct
and Indirect Free Kicks, Corner Kicks, Throw Ins, Penalty Kicks and Goal
Kicks are all covered. A very comprehensive book. 196 pages.
ITEM: B785
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BACK DEFENDERS
Wade discusses the role of the
back defender and addresses in detail it's ever increasing involvement
in attack. Chapters include: Role, Responsibility and Attributes;
Tactical Roles; Individual and Group Tactical Skills; Advances Techniques
and Training. Full of diagrams and defending schemes.
ITEM: B2531
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MIDFIELDERS
This outstanding book examines
the role, responsibilities and attributes of the modern midfield player.
Concepts such as how, when and where to defend or attack are explained
with diagrams and exercises to help develop the individual. Group
tactical skills necessary to excel in the most demanding position on the
pitch are clearly presented. Other chapters include Tactical Roles,
Advances Techniques, and Training.
ITEM: B2532
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STRIKERS
Wade examines thoroughly the striker's
role and responsibilities in team play, the attributes of top class strikers,
and the environment in which they have to perform in the modern game.
Diagrams and exercises to help develop the tactical skills necessary to
penetrate zonal defenses, man-to-man marking, and beating the offside trap
are clearly detailed as are the technical skills required to create and
finish scoring opportunities. A series of pressure practices are
also included.
ITEM: B2533
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ZONE PLAY:A Tactical and Technical Handbook
A comprehensive book on how to
coach and teach every aspect of Zone Play. Includes a complete tactical
analysis of Zone Play, situational exercises to develop Zone Play, a full
chapter on transition and counter attacking, and a section on game analysis.
Every coach should have this book. 220 pages.
ITEM: B788
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ATTACKING SCHEMES AND TRAINING EXERCISES
Creative exercises and combinations
to improve every aspect of your attacking game. Over 100 attacking
schemes. Plus--a 21-day pre-season training program; 5 strength training
circuits; 9 interval training circuits; exercises to develop quickness,
speed and reflexes; 27 technical drills; and a very useful chapter on communication.
An excellent book. 200 pages.
ITEM: B787
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PLAYING OUT OF YOUR MIND
Goal setting, handling the pressure
of competition, developing a positive attitude, and mental preparation
are discussed by one of the country's leading motivational speakers.
ITEM: B816
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THE RULES OF SOCCER SIMPLIFIED
The rules of soccer in an easy
to follow simplified format.
ITEM: B280C
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COACHING SOCCER
Fundamental skills, offensive and
defensive strategy, team offense and defense, conditioning and motivation
techniques are discussed by many of the nation's top coaches.
ITEM: B229
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TRAINING SOCCER CHAMPIONS
This excellent book includes chapters
on Team Organization, Training, Player Management, and Tactics, plus a
managers stat pack and computer analysis. Softcover.
ITEM: B163
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COACHING THE ITALIAN 4:4:2
and ZONE PLAY
An excellent book from Italy that
covers every aspect of coaching the 4:4:2. Clear, precise diagrams
take you through every step. The Flat Back Teaming, Developing and
Maintaining Shape, Attacking as a Compact Unit, Patter Play, Overlapping,
Use of Width, and Pressing are just a few of the topics covered.
Includes 19 Attacking Schemes. 176 pages.
ITEM: B244
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THE PRINCIPLES OF BRAZILIAN SOCCER
For the first time the modern Brazilian
approach to the game is explained. This book includes chapters on
Player Management; Fitness Training; Seasonal Planning; Technical Skill
Development; and Tactical Principles. The emphasis is on the unique
Brazilian approach to technical skills training, their concentration on
fitness and elasticity, and their tactical approach. This book teaches
game related skills through progressions and small-sided games and tactics
by development of patters of play. 287 pages.
ITEM: B177
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DEVELOPING SOCCER PLAYERS: THE DUTCH WAY
Coaches share secrets for developing
quality players. Chapters of tactical insights through drills and
games.
ITEM: B267
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SOCCER SUCCESS: ONE-ON-ONE COACHING FOR PARENT
AND PLAYER
Over 100 excellent drills and ideas
to use with your child or team to improve their techniques and soccer skills.
Skills include receiving, controlling the ball, dribbling, turning, heading,
passing, and shooting.
ITEM: B205
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PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE COACHING
In this outstanding book Wade examines
in depth the vital elements for refining and developing individual and
team performance to meet the demands of match play. Included are
sections on developing a coaching style; psychological aspects of coaching,
preparing practice sessions and how and when to vary the intensity of the
training; problem-solving through progressions and developing options and
much more.
ITEM: B245
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THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF CONDITIONING FOR
SOCCER
A complete guide to developing
every aspect of conditioning for soccer players. Europe's top soccer
conditioning specialists contributed the following chapters on their area
of expertise: strength training, speed training, endurance training, pre-season
conditioning, goalkeeping training, injury prevention. Over 250 pages.
ITEM: B185
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COORDINATION, AGILITY AND SPEED TRAINING FOR
SOCCER
Renowned German Coach Peter Schreiner
provides a detailed overview of his innovative system for coordination
and speed training at all levels of the game. Drills are clearly
described with over 250 photos and diagrams.
ITEM: B265
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THE DUTCH COACHING NOTEBOOK
The Dutch Coaching Notebook combines
90 pages of very useful instructional coaching material and drills with
a complete practice planner for training sessions and detailed stat charts.
The notebook is divided into two sections:
1. Practice planning and match
analysis includes player lists and addresses, practice planners, match
stats, training session attendance.
2. Team organization and coaching
includes guidelines for training sessions, stretching, fitness and circuit
training, small sided games, drills...ideal for any coach at any level.
This is a MUST buy!
ITEM: B284
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ACE COACHING CARDS
64 laminated and weather-proofed
coaching cards broken down into four sections. Each card diagrams
a specific practice, gives the aim, organization and coaching points.
An excellent new coaching tool!
ITEM: B201
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SOCCER OFFICIAL'S GUIDEBOOK:
For a Crew of Three Officials
by Carl Schwartz, Referee Magazine
The most comprehensive, graphic-intensive
book on soccer officiating available! 400 illustrations bring to
life more than 50 teaching points. Whether you're a new official
or a veteran, you will benefit from chapters on officiating basics and
philosophy, a glossary of soccer officiating terms, and end-of-section
quizzes that allow you to test your knowledge and find your strengths and
improve on your weeknesses! Official Licensed Product of U.S. Soccer.
348 pages.
ITEM: BSOG
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SOCCER STRATEGIES
Aimed primarily at imtermediate
and advanced coaches, this book examines the principle formations used
in modern soccer. Chapters include: Three Man Defense, Four Man Defense,
One Forward System, Two Forward System, and Three Forward System.
Well organizaed and clearly written --- an outstanding coaching book.
ITEM: B905
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