A former professional player covers soccer thoroughly, covering the basics of offense and defense and specific plans for the first, second, and third practices. Includes a coach's checklist for self-evaluation. 90 illustrations.
Written by soccer great and championship Stanford coach Bobby Clark, COACHING YOUTH SOCCER: THE BAFFLED PARENT'S GUIDE tells you how, starting at point zero, an uninitiated coach can meld kids into a team and help them enjoy one of the most rewarding experiences of their youth. (In the end, you may be the one who reaps the biggest reward, as you watch kids learn and grow in an experience they'll treasure for a lifetime.)