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The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer (Kindle Edition)

by Bobby Clark (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
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.)

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"Coaching is simply another word for teaching."--Bobby Clark Coach. You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league. Now here you are, a newly annointed coach. You didn't ask for it, but it happened anyway. Now you need help. Don't despair. This complete guidebook will not only get you through it but will help you become the coach you'd like to be--the coach who can give those kids the sports experience they deserve. You've already taken a big step: you said "yes" to this important commitment. Congratulations. You'll have a great time, and Bobby Clark is here to help. *

Survive your first practice and first game *

Match your drills and strategies to age and ability *

Win over problem players--and parents *

Make it fun and rewarding *

Know what to do in game situations *

Be the coach you never had *

Reach all your players *

Generate enthusiasm *

Work with girls and boys *

Improve your players and your team Boys Soccer

Coaching

Girls Soccer

Parenting

Physical Education

Soccer

Soccer Coaching

Soccer Drills

Soccer for Children

Sports & Outdoors

Sports & Recreation

Team Sports

Youth Leagues

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Product Details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • Print Length: 160 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press (July 19, 1999)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • ASIN: B001C39UOG
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,001 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The One Book You Should Have, December 6, 1999
This book is truly all inclusive for the new or beginning coach. If you have to pick just one book to help you coach soccer pick this one. I am getting a fairly large soccer library and this is the best I've seen as a teach everything book.
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE best book on coaching soccer. 6 stars., September 11, 1999
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Having played in college, coached many youth teams, and read many books on coaching soccer, I can honestly say, THIS IS THE BEST BOOK AROUND. It contains, 1. simple, effective ways to organize a practice. 2. loads and loads of common sense. Your players will improve, having fun at the same time. Your confidence as a coach will soar with Coach Clark at your right hand.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Uniquely effective approach to teaching kids soccer, September 11, 1999
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This is a wonderful guide to involving kids in soccer and teaching them the fundamentals of the game. I have been coaching my son's team for three seasons now, and this book has really changed my approach. I used coach Clark's drills and techniques this summer and watched the kids become more engaged in the sessions and improve their skills. Coach Clark has a uniquely effective approach to teaching children.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
I was volunteered to coach soccer for older kids. I highly recommend this book if you find yourself in the same position. Read more
Published 14 months ago by W. Mackenzie

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
I bought this for my daughter who volunteered to be Soccer Coach for the first time. I say she wanted to do it but perhaps was more stong armed into doing it. Read more
Published on November 11, 2006 by Judy

5.0 out of 5 stars coaching soccer-a baffled parents guide
The book gave very helpful information. I have never coached anything and it gave helpful insight into giving the best experience I can into my son's 4 yr old soccer team.
Published on November 3, 2006 by Shannon Buharp

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I'm a second year coach with very limited playing experience. I played soccer during elementary school but it was essentially mob ball. This book has helped a great deal. Read more
Published on August 12, 2006 by R. Cepak

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Highly Recommended!
This book helped organize my practices and provided ideas for drills that kept my U8 Boys team interested the entire season. Read more
Published on November 23, 2005 by mdougs

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely helpful
I am coaching my daughter's U-8 AYSO soccer team this season and was in desperate need of an easy overview of rules as well as age and skill appropriate drills for practices... Read more
Published on September 7, 2005 by Julia C. Brogli

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Beginners Book
This is a very good book for the beginner coach or parent who wants to work with their child. I bought this to learn the basics of soccer and work with my 4.5 year old. Read more
Published on August 29, 2005 by Quentin

5.0 out of 5 stars Coaching Bible!
This should be mandatory reading for ALL youth team coaches, at all levels! This is the BIBLE for coaches... Read more
Published on February 3, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and fun training games!
I had seen this book on the shelf at B/N several times, but never pulled it off the shelf, as I am not a 'Baffled Parent', but coach H.S., premier, travel soccer. Read more
Published on December 10, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I was drafted to coach my daughter's soccer team (1st and 2nd grade), this book has been invaluable. I played soccer in high school, thus I knew the traditional drills. Read more
Published on August 12, 2002 by Coach Greg

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