Coaching Soccer For Dummies (eBook)

The National Alliance For Youth Sports provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started Coaching Soccer.

Chapter 1: Teaching Soccer to Children.

Chapter 2: Getting Organized.

Chapter 3: Getting Up to Speed with the Basics.

Part II: Building Your Coaching Skills.

Chapter 4: Meet the Parents.

Chapter 5: Getting to Know Your Team.

Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice.

Chapter 7: Getting Your Game On.

Chapter 8: Refining Your Approach at Midseason.

Part III: Beginning and Intermediate Soccer.

Chapter 9: Teaching the Fundamentals.

Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills.

Chapter 11: Coaching Offense 101.

Chapter 12: Coaching Defense 101.

Chapter 13: Coaching Restarts.

Chapter 14: Taking Practice Drills to the Next Level.

Part IV: Advanced Soccer Strategies.

Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201.

Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201.

Chapter 17: Implementing Advanced Drills.

Part V: The Extra Points.

Chapter 18: Keeping Kids Healthy and Injury Free.

Chapter 19: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges.

Chapter 20: Taking Your Show on the Road.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable.

Chapter 22: Ten Ways to End the Season on a High Note.

Index.