Coaching Kids' Soccer

A comprehensive, practical guide for coaching youth soccer that stresses safety, fun, progressive learning and players' natural development. Easy-to-use page layouts feature loads of tips, checklists, sidebars and illustrations.

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How to coach youth soccer teams and make the most of preparation, practice time and game time.

Coaching Kids' Soccer is a comprehensive and sensible guide whose goal is to improve individual skills and develop teamwork and sportsmanship among youth. Always stressing safety, fun, progressive learning and the natural development of participants, Stuart Page explains how to engage young players (and their parents) and gives tips on teaching the skills needed to excel.

The easy-to-use page layouts feature loads of tips, checklists, sidebars and illustrations on topics that include:



The foundations of coaching and codes of conduct
Working with youth
Mental and physical development
Child protection and safety
Health, nutrition and pre-game fitness
First-aid for injuries on the field
How to prevent and assess head injuries
The role and impact of the coach
Warm-up exercises and skills drills
Fun games that teach skills
Technique and controlling the ball.

Practice sessions are designed specifically for various age groups and skills levels, with the emphasis on building enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Coaching Kids' Soccer makes sure the game is as much fun for coaches as it is for their players.