Coaching Girls’ Soccer: From the How-To’s of the Game to Practical Real-World Advice–Your Definitive Guide to Successfully Coaching Girls

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Coach Girls for Success on and off the FieldGirls rule! Coaching girls’ soccer is a challenge and also a wonderful experience. Witness a game-winning penalty kick or a goalie who saves an almost unstoppable ball, and you can’t help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on the players’ faces are great rewards for parents and often the signs of a good coach—the type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there?Perfect for coaches of girls up to age 13, Coaching Girls’ Soccer includes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your team. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie eager to take the field running, you’ll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including:3;Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching soccer 3;Tips on what girls want and need from their soccer experience 3;Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way 3;Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies 3;And much more! Now you can be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the soccer field and in the game of life.

Additional information

Weight 0.41 kg
Dimensions 1.3 × 18.88 × 22.92 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

240

Publisher

Year Published

2001-8-7

Imprint

Publication City/Country

USA

ISBN 10

0761532498

About The Author

John DeWitt is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the United States Coaches Organization. He has a U.S. Soccer A License and a U.S. Soccer National Youth diploma. A member of the Region IV Olympic Development Program staff, he currently lives and coaches in the Albuquerque, New Mexica, area.

Table Of Content

ContentsIntroduction1. So You Want to Be a CoachThe Role of the CoachYour Coaching Style and PhilosophyOther Responsibilities and Items to ConsiderClinics and Certification Courses2.Coaching StrategiesEffective Communication SkillsEffective TeachingEffective Team DisciplineEffective Motivation3.Coaching GirlsDifferences in PlayPhysical DifferencesPsychological DifferencesSerious Issues in Soccer Today4. Soccer BasicsEquipmentPlayers and PositionsThe Rules of the Game5. The Pillars of the GameThe Four PillarsAge-Group ConsiderationsThe Teaching Process6. Planning a Training SessionDeveloping a Good Training SessionEffectively Organizing the PracticePlanning a Specific SessionLong-Term PlanningSample Training Plans7. The Eight Techniques Required for SuccessJugglingDribblingPassingBall ControlHeadingFinishingTacklingGoalkeeping8. Score Goals! How to Teach Successful Attacking SoccerTeaching TacticsGeneral Attacking PrinciplesIndividual Attacking PrinciplesSmall Group Attacking TacticsSystems of Play9. Stop the Other Team from Scoring: How to Teach Successful DefendingTeaching Defensive TacticsDefending Rules and PrinciplesDefending RolesDefending Set Plays10. Team ManagementTryoutsPreseasonPregameDuring the GameHalftimePostgameAppendix: Sample Training PlansReferencesGlossaryIndexAbout the Author

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