Legendary soccer coach Anson Dorrance has coached 17 of the last 21 NCAA women's championship soccer teams. Enough said. "The Vision of a Champion" is just that, as Dorrance distills his vision in this mandatory guide for young athletes and coaches who want to inspire and train them.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best soccer books ever.,
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This review is from: The Vision of a Champion: Advice and Inspiration from the World's Most Successful Women's Soccer Coach (Hardcover)
Recently, I was sidelined in hospital, and my team bought me the book. I read it cover to cover twice, taking notes the second time.Anson Dorrance has proven to be the guru for Womens soccer coaching in the United States. Some of the people he has shaped is a "Who's who" of soccer: Tony DiCiccio, Lauren Gregg, Kristine Lilly, Lorrie Fair, Cindy Parlow.... and some girl named Mia. The book is written for players, but it is a MUST for any coach of girls, soccer or otherwise. In addition to talking about strengths and weaknesses in the current Womens game, he talks about the psychology of the team and player. He gives a no - holds barred insight into Tar Heel soccer, down to preseason drills, peaking cycles, intensity training and offseason training. It is all written in plain english that anyone can understand. The entire UNC program is in here for all to examine. His thoughts on everything from his approach to injuries and resting players to recruiting players and demands for (scarce) scholarship money. He gives a good insight on the subject of soccer and scholarships that I wasn't aware of. I highly recommend this book. It would be a bargain at twice the price. If you plan on playing Division I soccer, this book gives a good expectation of what the #1 program in the country looks for.
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A good read!,
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This review is from: The Vision of a Champion: Advice and Inspiration from the World's Most Successful Women's Soccer Coach (Hardcover)
Don't know anything about Anson Dorrance personally, but I love his books. There is so much great information. He really conveys his philosophy of how to become a great soccer player, and how a player should conduct themselves in high school and college. I enjoyed this book from a coach/parent standpoint, but I really think high-school age players could benefit from this as well.
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This book is amazing. It is absolutly irresistable. A must read for all. Perfect insight.
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National Team, World Cup, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, April Heinrichs, Kristine Lilly, United States, Cindy Parlow, Carla Overbeck, Chris Ducar, Lauren Gregg, North Carolina, Bill Palladino, Michael Jordan, Tisha Venturini, Anson Dorrance, Carolina Courage, Julie Foudy, Jenni Branam, Lance Armstrong, Laurie Schwoy, Notre Dame, Tracy Ducar, Angela Kelly, New York Times New!
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A winning tradition always starts somewhere. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
National Team, World Cup, Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, April Heinrichs, Kristine Lilly, United States, Cindy Parlow, Carla Overbeck, Chris Ducar, Lauren Gregg, North Carolina, Bill Palladino, Michael Jordan, Tisha Venturini, Anson Dorrance, Carolina Courage, Julie Foudy, Jenni Branam, Lance Armstrong, Laurie Schwoy, Notre Dame, Tracy Ducar, Angela Kelly, New York Times New!
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- North Carolina (This Land Is Your Land) by Ann Heinrichs on page 6, page 11, and Back Matter
- Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior by Phil Jackson on page 36, and page 204
- Training Soccer Champions by Anson Dorrance in Front Matter, and page 36
- It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong on page 31, and page 36
- Greater Expectations: Overcoming the Culture of Indulgence in Our Homes and Schools by William Damon on page 36
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