Each of these well-illustrated handbooks serves as the perfect step-by-step introductory primer for parents and coaches. Written in an easy, conversational style, these books cover all the basic skill-building techniques, rules of the game and proper equipment for each sport. Special attention is to developing a child's confidence and self-esteem.
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Soccer has boomed among young people in the last generation, but to a considerable extent understanding and appreciation of the sport--which is at once simple and intricate--has eluded adults. Here, at last, is a primer which, its title notwithstanding, will serve not only parents who coach but any whose children are involved in the sport. Most of the basics are covered (although team type drills are slighted), and the author brings practical experience to his work. Some of the terminology is slightly outdated (e.g., halfbacks are now normally called midfielders), but the book will serve the newcomer to the sport well. Recommended for any novice who has children playing. McCarthy is also the author of A Parent's Guide to Coaching Baseball (LJ 1/1/90).
- Jim Casada, Winthrop Coll., Rock Hill, S.C.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Jim Casada, Winthrop Coll., Rock Hill, S.C.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Great for U8 to U10,
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This review is from: Youth Soccer: The Guide for Coaches and Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series) (Paperback)
This is the best book I've found for coaching the U8-U10 age groups. McCarthy writes well, and explains the basics in simple, easy-to-understand language. For coaching my U9 team, I found his explanations of skills, positions, rules, and strategy especially helpful. This book should be supplemented with a good book of soccer drills. What it covers, it covers well.
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Great Book!,
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This review is from: Youth Soccer: The Guide for Coaches and Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series) (Paperback)
This is a great book for the begining soccer mom/dad or even coach! It has drills and coaching ideas for kids of all ages.
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The most important thing you can do as a parent is to encourage your child to spend time with the soccer ball. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
corner kicker, center halfback, centering pass, eighteen yard line, penalty area, center pass, corner kicks, plant foot, player with the ball, kicking foot, offensive player, ball control, youth soccer, free kick New!
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The most important thing you can do as a parent is to encourage your child to spend time with the soccer ball. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
corner kicker, center halfback, centering pass, eighteen yard line, penalty area, center pass, corner kicks, plant foot, player with the ball, kicking foot, offensive player, ball control, youth soccer, free kick New!
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