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Beschreibung

Be the best soccer parent you can be

For kids of all ages, soccer builds resiliency, sportsmanship, and coordination-and it's a whole lot of fun. This book helps parents like you learn the basics of the game, make sure your kids have the right gear, understand the levels of play, and help kids enjoy their sport, regardless of their level. Parents of young kids will learn how to get them started and help them practice. You can even become a coach or a referee! For parents of older players, this guide is a go-to resource on elite youth play, scholarships, and beyond.

Inside...

Learning basic soccer rules Choosing a soccer program Practice drills and resources Clubs and training camps Understanding the cost to play Helping kids stay motivated Tips for fitness and health Looking at college soccer

Be the best soccer parent you can be

For kids of all ages, soccer builds resiliency, sportsmanship, and coordination-and it's a whole lot of fun. This book helps parents like you learn the basics of the game, make sure your kids have the right gear, understand the levels of play, and help kids enjoy their sport, regardless of their level. Parents of young kids will learn how to get them started and help them practice. You can even become a coach or a referee! For parents of older players, this guide is a go-to resource on elite youth play, scholarships, and beyond.

Inside...

Learning basic soccer rules Choosing a soccer program Practice drills and resources Clubs and training camps Understanding the cost to play Helping kids stay motivated Tips for fitness and health Looking at college soccer
Über den Autor

Tom Dunmore is the author of Historical Dictionary of Soccer and Soccer For Dummies. He grew up playing soccer in England and is now a parent dealing daily with the commitments of kids playing youth soccer. Tom has a coaching license and has worked extensively in American soccer.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Taking the First Kicks 5

Chapter 1: Getting into the World's Most Popular Sport 7

Chapter 2: Picking the First Places to Play 29

Chapter 3: Going to the First Game 41

Chapter 4: Parent Coaching and Refereeing 51

Part 2: Getting into Club Soccer 71

Chapter 5: Joining Competitive Club Soccer 73

Chapter 6: Getting into the Club Soccer Season 91

Chapter 7: Staying Healthy and Handling Injuries 117

Chapter 8: Goalkeeping Is Different 137

Part 3: Progressing at Home and Beyond 149

Chapter 9: Getting Better Outside Team Practice 151

Chapter 10: Playing Futsal and Pickup Soccer 167

Chapter 11: Specialized Training Camps 177

Chapter 12: Considering School Soccer 187

Part 4: Advancing in Elite Soccer 195

Chapter 13: Assessing Academy Soccer Programs 197

Chapter 14: Aiming for College 209

Chapter 15: Dealing with Challenges 221

Chapter 16: Exploring Soccer Overseas 231

Part 5: The Part of Tens 241

Chapter 17: Ten Star Players to Inspire Your Child 243

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Get Better at Home 251

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Follow Planet Soccer 257

Glossary 265

Index 273

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Lexika & Handbücher
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781394293834
ISBN-10: 1394293836
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Dunmore, Tom
Hersteller: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 228 x 153 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: Tom Dunmore
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.04.2025
Gewicht: 0,438 kg
Artikel-ID: 131732654