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Summary: From zero to heroes in three weeks !
Review: A MUST BUY !!! This book is an excellent training guide for any youth soccer coach. I used the included training plans for my U-8 team and was blown away ! The drills are simple and entertaining. They progress incrementally and may seem not to be effective. But run a scrimmage (as recommended in the book) after the first 5 practices and you will be astounded. Your players will have developed muscle memory and quick reaction skills. You will develop a well-rounded team with a passion for the game ! And the parents will be impressed with the results of your coaching.
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Summary: A fantastic start!
Review: Bobby Clark should write books for a living - not coach soccer. His writing style is engaging, and his grasp on a child's psych is excellent. Using this book as a guide helped us see vast improvements in our kid's skills on a weekly basis. As a first year coach (teaching first year soccer players) Coaching Youth Soccer was a life-saver!I've already purchased or recommended this book for three other coaches. If your baffled, you won't be for long. This is the book to start out with.
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Summary: A fantastic start!
Review: Bobby Clark should write books for a living - not coach soccer. His writing style is engaging, and his grasp on a child's psych is excellent. Using this book as a guide helped us see vast improvements in our kid's skills on a weekly basis. As a first year coach (teaching first year soccer players) Coaching Youth Soccer was a life-saver! I've already purchased or recommended this book for three other coaches. If your baffled, you won't be for long. This is the book to start out with.
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Summary: The first book you should buy on coaching soccer
Review: Coach Clark tells you what you need to know, and how to make your players have fun. Which is why they're playing soccer, right? We tried out Bobby Clark's methods starting halfway through a rather disappointing season, and saw it start to pay off within 4 weeks. Our kids stopped looking at the ball in games and started going after it instead, and they were clearly having more fun in practice. Even if you don't use exactly his drills - and he has some excellent ones - you can and should apply his philosophy. This is a good book for anyone's soccer library, but is particularly helpful for new coaches and coaches of younger players.
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Summary: This is THE best book on coaching soccer. 6 stars.
Review: Having played in college, coached many youth teams, and read many books on coaching soccer, I can honestly say, THIS IS THE BEST BOOK AROUND. It contains, 1. simple, effective ways to organize a practice. 2. loads and loads of common sense. Your players will improve, having fun at the same time. Your confidence as a coach will soar with Coach Clark at your right hand.
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Summary: Great even if you aren't baffled!
Review: I almost didn't buy this book because I don't consider myself baffled (at least when it comes to soccer). I've coached for five years and have a bunch of soccer books. Anyway, the book is great whether you are just starting or an old pro.
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Summary: Only book you need
Review: I bought this book and the U.S. youth soccer book. The youth soccer book is collecting dust somewhere. Clark's book is great for organization, drills and making it fun for the kids. Too many parent/coaches merely mimic the poor technics that they learned as kids. This book gives alternatives to the outdated notions.
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Summary: Excellent and fun training games!
Review: I had seen this book on the shelf at B/N several times, but never pulled it off the shelf, as I am not a 'Baffled Parent', but coach H.S., premier, travel soccer. I attended a clinic given by Coach Clarke, and a fellow coach showed me the book. Inside are GREAT games for kids to enjoy! This is what you're looking for, whether you're a first time coach, or a coach who wants to loosen up practice for the more serious players. On the back cover it states, 'Be the coach you wanted to play for'. Well here it is. Kids LOVE the games and they'll be showing up to practice running and smiling! 5*'s aren't high enough. Also recommend the second book by Tom Fleck and Ron Quinn
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Summary: Coaching Bible!
Review: I was drafted to coach my daughter's soccer team (1st and 2nd grade), this book has been invaluable. I played soccer in high school, thus I knew the traditional drills. I was completely unaware of all the fun games that could be used to team the sport. This is the only book you need to plan fun practices. The 6 and 7 year old kids do not get the full benefit of some of the games because they are just learning to play soccer, after all some still don't know right from left. The practice plans work very well, keeps them fun, and the kids do learn. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I was drafted to coach my daughter's soccer team (1st and 2nd grade), this book has been invaluable. I played soccer in high school, thus I knew the traditional drills. I was completely unaware of all the fun games that could be used to team the sport. This is the only book you need to plan fun practices. The 6 and 7 year old kids do not get the full benefit of some of the games because they are just learning to play soccer, after all some still don't know right from left. The practice plans work very well, keeps them fun, and the kids do learn. Highly recommended.
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