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In What Size Balls Do I Need? Coach Steve Morris delivers a perspective injection for parents and coaches trying to navigate the $17 billion youth sports industry. The pressure to choose programs that will position budding athletes for success and glory can be all-consuming. Using the wisdom gained from navigating thousands of girls and boys and their parents through the gauntlet of youth sports, he has created an audiobook filled with humor and personal stories that tackles crucial topics.

Soccer Coaching: Total Football: The Revolution that Redefined Soccer provides an in-depth exploration into one of the most influential philosophies in football history. This comprehensive book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of Total Football, starting with its inception in the Netherlands and tracing its impact on global football over the decades. In its pages, readers will discover the tactical intricacies of Total Football and the visionary individuals, like Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff, who brought it to life. The book further highlights significant case studies of ...

Successfully golfing after a stroke for fun and fitness is a real possibility with physical, mental and emotional benefits. Preparing for golfing physically starts with the basics, safety, core strength, walking (or mobility), balance with physical therapy exercises to enhance voluntary movement, increase range of motion, strengthen weakened muscles, improve fine motor skills and grasp (grip), increase postural stability and standing balance. Also reviewed , adaptive golf equipment, wheel chair golf techniques and golf mindset. Also, Detailed are the demands of golf on the body keeping in ...

Do I want to become an elite coach in my sport? Do I want inspire my players to be successful in sport, but also in their lives? Do I want to learn qualities that make me a great coaching candidate? 50 Things to Know About Coaching, by Shane A. Reinhard, offers an approach to coaching sport that is not just about wins and losses, but more about skill development, relationship building, and being successful outside of sport.

For twelve years, Dale Alderman coached a wide range of youth sports including; baseball, football, basketball, lacrosse, track, and soccer. He has felt the testosterone-fueled rush of winning and the gut-wrenching torment of losing. For the record, Dale hates losing more than tofu, asparagus, and beets. In this collection of funny stories about youth sports, Dale provides a view of the field from a coach’s perspective. Episodes include; Coach I Gotta Pee, Draft Karma, The Crying Game, and What is that Smell? Dale is not a sports psychologist. He is not like Phil Jackson or Nick Saban and...

In this guide, you will find the best basketball cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that every single basketball player should know. It doesn't matter whether you are just learning how to dribble a basketball for the first time or you are trying out for a professional basketball team - this book will still be very beneficial for you. Winning your next basketball game will be as easy as cake after you use the cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks featured in this guide.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Play On by Jeff Bercovici, read by Adam Sims. Sports are about challenging our physical limits. But the greatest limit of all remains undefeated: age. We're taught to believe that ageing thwarts effort and grace, talent and grit, outstanding teamwork and individual brilliance. But a new breed of top professionals - the likes of Roger Federer, Jo Pavey and Tom Brady - are overturning long-held assumptions about the duration of primetime in a sporting career. It's not that aging causes a decline in fitness; rather, a decline in fitness causes aging.

So many coaching books require complex equipment, copious resources, and fantastic facilities. In writing Practice Soccer at Home, we are seeking to offer a guide for those times when we train alone, in our backyard, with little more than a ball and our immediate environment.

"Ho sempre pensato che il calcio non fosse un fatto solo difensivo o solo offensivo. Il calcio era saper fare tutto". Nel calcio di Arrigo Sacchi conta lo spettacolo, non il risultato a ogni costo. Anche se ciò comporta rischiare qualcosa di più. Con questa filosofia e modo di intendere il football, il "Profeta di Fusignano" è entrato nella storia del calcio e l'ha cambiata, introducendo principi e concetti mai visti prima, diventati scuola preziosa per la maggior parte dei suoi successori.

Learn 50 lessons to achieve your goals, and find inspiring stories from the world’s top athletes.

Composure starts with attitude, or how a person carries themselves. It means having a certain style in and outside the game. It is not about what you do; it’s how you do it. The Adaptive Mindset System is composed of five elements you must dominate to develop maximum composure. This book is packed with practical exercises that will have an immediate impact on your emotional well-being and, ultimately, your performance.

Do want to be a great GK but need to sharpen your game? An ambitious GK but still don't know how to improve? Today, you can easily learn "by example" what mistakes professional, A-Class goalkeepers avoid in order to reach success between the three bars. Dive your way to the top: Discover what great goalkeepers do to become better than all their peers combined - Petr Cech, Manuel Neuer, Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Cassillass, and more of them.

With all the intricacies that the sport of basketball entails, it is easy to overlook the importance of a player or team’s state of mind. You may be so caught up on practicing their defense, running plays, or drilling the fundamentals, that you haven’t stopped to consider whether your players are happy. With more and more NBA players speaking out about mental health issues, it is impossible to ignore the importance of mental health in the sport of basketball. As the industry changes and adapts to the needs of players, your coaching should, too.

Soccer Coaching: The Complete Guide to Goalkeeping is an essential resource for aspiring soccer goalkeepers looking to enhance their skills and become better at their position. Written by experienced coaches and goalkeeping experts, this comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step journey into the world of goaltending, covering everything from fundamental techniques to mental conditioning and continuous improvement. In this book, readers will learn the vital role of the goalkeeper and their impact on the game. They will explore the unique responsibilities, challenges, and leadership ...

In The Offensive Edge: A Study of Attacking Strategies in Soccer, readers are treated to an in-depth exploration of the most thrilling element of the beautiful game - attacking play. This book is more than a tactical guide; it's a journey through the ever-changing landscape of soccer tactics, shedding light on the strategies, roles, and decision-making processes that make up the offensive side of the game. The book begins with an examination of classic and modern formations, illustrating how they shape a team's attacking philosophy. It then delves into the individual roles on the pitch, ...

Soccer Coaching: Set Pieces Explained and Strategies for Success is a comprehensive guide that delves deep into the world of soccer set pieces, the often underestimated yet critical components of the game that can turn the tide of a match. It examines the many elements that contribute to successful set pieces, from the basics of different types of set pieces, to the intricate strategies teams can employ to gain an edge. The book shines a light on the tactical aspects of set pieces, exploring in-depth how the combination of exploiting team strengths, understanding opponent weaknesses, and a ...

In the thrilling world of football, the role of midfielders is pivotal. Their performance can significantly sway the game's momentum. "Midfielders: Advanced Tactics and Strategy" offers an immersive exploration into the intricate universe of football midfielders, from the granular understanding of technical skills to the broader picture of game strategies and mental fitness. This comprehensive guide delves deep into various elements that shape a successful midfielder. It begins with an in-depth look into the technical skills required by midfielders, detailing techniques for passing, ...

For the very first time, and straight from the horse's mouth, a top manager's intriguing insights into the daily trials and tribulations, the joyous peaks and soul-destroying troughs of life as a football 'gaffer'. Ever wondered how a transfer deal is done? What a manager says during his pre-match team-talk? What he screams from the technical area? What goes on in training sessions, and on those long away trips? How a manager carefully builds a team, and what he does when the planning is disrupted by injuries?

Soccer Coaching: The Art of Defense: Mastering the Science of Soccer Defense is a comprehensive guide that takes readers deep into the heart of one of soccer's most critical aspects - defense. This engaging and informative book goes beyond the surface to uncover the complexities, intricacies, and nuances of soccer defense, revealing its true art and science. Starting from basic principles like positioning, decision-making, and timing, the book progresses to explore individual roles and responsibilities across various positions on the pitch. It offers insights into the importance of each ...

Soccer Laws of the Game offers an in-depth exploration into the heart of soccer, the world's most popular sport, by decoding its seventeen laws. This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of the rules that shape the game, providing a blend of factual knowledge, historical context, and tactical insights. From basic principles such as the dimensions of the field to the intriguing possibilities of corner kicks, each chapter delves into a specific law, illuminating the strategic decisions that dictate every match. The book goes beyond merely explaining the rules, demonstrating how each ...