Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully

Describes various aspects of soccer coaching. This book covers every aspect of the coach's role including developing and perfecting skills, evaluating players and defining their roles, organizing productive practices, scouting and preparing for games, developing leadership qualities, motivating the team and communicating on and off the field.

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Build a winning girls' soccer program, on the field and off. In "Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully", one of the nation's top high school coaches, Debra LaPrath, shares her expertise on all aspects of coaching. From establishing a coaching philosophy to making decisions during a game, this is the approach that has made her program a perennial powerhouse. "Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully" covers every aspect of the coach's role including developing and perfecting skills, evaluating players and defining their roles, organizing productive practices, scouting and preparing for games, adding variety to training, developing leadership qualities, motivating the team and communicating on and off the field. Featuring seasonal training plans, drills for developing fundamental to advanced skills, and advice for handling off-the-field challenges, "Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully" is the most comprehensive resource available for novice and experienced coaches alike.