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Book The Best of Soccer Journal

Download or read book The Best of Soccer Journal written by Jay Martin and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the best articles from Soccer Journal that cover the most important aspects of soccer: technique, tactics, the mental game, and the physical game.

Book Football Conditioning A Modern Scientific Approach

Download or read book Football Conditioning A Modern Scientific Approach written by Adam Owen Ph D and published by Soccertutor.com Limited. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this Part 1 we analyse the Distance and Intensity of Running, Physiological Demands of Football and Injuries and Prevention Techniques. We then present Speed & Agility Training Drills, Warm Up Drills & Injury Prevention, Strength and Conditioning Exercises. The 2nd book in this set focuses on Periodization, Seasonal Training & Small Sided Games

Book Soccer IQ

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dan Blank
  • Publisher : SoccerPoet LLC
  • Release : 2012
  • ISBN : 1469982471
  • Pages : 174 pages

Download or read book Soccer IQ written by Dan Blank and published by SoccerPoet LLC. This book was released on 2012 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Amazon #1 Best-Seller! Named the #1 Soccer Book by Football.com. Named a Top 5 Book of the Year by the NSCAA Soccer Journal! Soccer iQ is the first book for soccer PLAYERS! In a world saturated with books about how to coach soccer, Dan Blank finally gives players a book on how to think it. Standing on two decades of collegiate coaching experience, Blank has catalogued soccer's most common mistakes and provides simple, connect-the-dots solutions to help players solve their soccer problems. Soccer IQ is soccer's first text book for players; an almanac of smarter soccer decisions intended to flatten out the learning curve. It covers everything from hunting rebounds to the value of the toe-ball; from playing in the rain to the world's dumbest foul. Blank tells his story from the familiar and humorous voice of a coach who has endured years of stress at the hands of his players. Written in plain-spoken language, Soccer IQ is an easy read and a quick-fix to the most common yet critically important soccer problems. Includes a bonus chapter on the college recruiting process. " Finally someone wrote this book! If every soccer player read Soccer IQ, every coach would be a lot happier." Mark Francis - Head Coach University of Kansas "Dan Blank has just written soccer's first definitive text book." Colin Carmichael - Head Coach Oklahoma State University "This book has immediately become required reading for my team. I'll take 30 copies." Steve Nugent - Head Coach UNC-Greensboro "Soccer IQ may the best practical soccer book I have ever read. There's no fluff. Just nuts and bolts principles that we teach every day. It'll solve a lot of your soccer problems." Steve Holeman - Head Coach University of Georgia

Book Athletic Development

Download or read book Athletic Development written by Vern Gambetta and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2007 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athletic Development offers a rare opportunity to learn and apply a career full of knowledge from the best. World-renowned strength and conditioning coach Vern Gambetta condenses the wisdom he's gained through more than 40 years of experience of working with athletes across sports, age groups, and levels of competition, including members of the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, and U.S. men's 1998 World Cup soccer team. The result is an information-packed, myth-busting explanation of the most effective methods and prescriptions in each facet of an athlete's physical preparation. Gambetta includes never-before-published and ready-to-use training approaches in - sport-specific demands analysis, - work capacity enhancements, - movement skills development, - long- and short-term training program progressions, and - rest and regeneration techniques. Athletic Development explains what works, what doesn't, and why. Gambetta's no-nonsense approach emphasizes results that pay off in the competitive season and reflect his work at the highest echelons of sport. Merging principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology with sports conditioning applications and four decades of professional practice, this is the definitive guide to performance-enhancing training.

Book My Softball Season

    Book Details:
  • Author : Karleen Tauszik
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-02-15
  • ISBN : 9781985622463
  • Pages : 92 pages

Download or read book My Softball Season written by Karleen Tauszik and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MY SOFTBALL SEASON is a great journal for any softball player 8 years old and up. This special sports journal will help players record all the excitement of the months ahead. MY SOFTBALL SEASON includes enough journaling pages for: - pre-season practice. - in-season practices and games. - extra pages for tournaments. Plus, there are seven blank pages for photos, newspaper or program clippings, mementos, and notes about fun memories. Players will keep track of their skills, improvement, and contributions to each game while creating a unique keepsake of the season.

Book Coaching Soccer For Dummies

Download or read book Coaching Soccer For Dummies written by National Alliance for Youth Sports and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with drills and tips for practice and game days The fun and easy way(r) to kick-start your soccer coaching skills Volunteering as a youth soccer coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains soccer rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving your team's soccer skills and encouraging good sportsmanship. Discover how to Understand soccer rules Develop a coaching philosophy Teach soccer fundamentals Run great practices Lead your team during a game Communicate effectively with parents

Book Breakaway

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alex Morgan
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2015-06-02
  • ISBN : 1481451073
  • Pages : 320 pages

Download or read book Breakaway written by Alex Morgan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olympic gold medal-winning soccer player details her path to success, from her childhood in California to her time on the United States' National team.

Book Changing the Game

Download or read book Changing the Game written by John O'Sullivan and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern day youth sports environment has taken the enjoyment out of athletics for our children. Currently, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by the age of 13, which has given rise to a generation of overweight, unhealthy young adults. There is a solution. John O’Sullivan shares the secrets of the coaches and parents who have not only raised elite athletes, but have done so by creating an environment that promotes positive core values and teaches life lessons instead of focusing on wins and losses, scholarships, and professional aspirations. Changing the Game gives adults a new paradigm and a game plan for raising happy, high performing children, and provides a national call to action to return youth sports to our kids.

Book The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching

Download or read book The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching written by Josh Faga and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching is a collection of the curated thoughts of nearly 30 top soccer coaches from around the globe. In this book, you will gain access to the depth and breadth of experience from some of the best coaches across all areas of the beautiful game: from grassroots to premier leagues and everything in between. You will learn theoretical details about tactical periodization, positional play, and the science of motor learning. You will also learn from Youth National Team coaches, NCAA National Championship winning coaches, and First Division coaches from top European clubs. This book is a resource that can direct your coaching education over and around the perilous pitfalls that often consume most coaches. After reading this book, you will have gained the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of some of the best coaches across all areas of the game. You don't have to go your coaching path alone. Take this book and bring the wisdom of these top coaches with you to help navigate every corner, turn, and hazard along your way to becoming a great coach.

Book Athletic Journal

Download or read book Athletic Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Game Changer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Fergus Connolly
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2017-09-05
  • ISBN : 1628601183
  • Pages : 464 pages

Download or read book Game Changer written by Fergus Connolly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Game Changer Fergus Connolly shows how to improve performance with evidence-based analysis and athlete-focused training. Through his unprecedented experience with teams in professional football, basketball, rugby, soccer, Aussie Rules, and Gaelic football, as well as with elite military units, Connolly has discovered how to break down the common elements in all sports to their basic components so that each moment of any game can be better analysed, whether you're a player or coach. The lessons of game day can then be used to create valuable leaning experience in training.

Book Physical   Health Education Journal

Download or read book Physical Health Education Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada's magazine for physical and health educators.

Book Soccer Science

Download or read book Soccer Science written by Strudwick, Anthony and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manchester United’s Tony Strudwick leads an all-star panel in providing the most current research on soccer. Soccer Science features the world’s leading experts in soccer history, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, skill acquisition, coaching, tactical approaches, and performance and match analysis.

Book The Complete Guide to Soccer Fitness and Injury Prevention

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Soccer Fitness and Injury Prevention written by Donald T. Kirkendall and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the best fuel foods for soccer players? What training regimen will best prepare young soccer players and improve their resistance to injuries? This comprehensive guide to health and fitness for soccer players offers expert advice for soccer teams at all levels. With decades of combined experience treating and training elite soccer players, exercise physiologist Donald Kirkendall and orthopedic specialist William E. Garrett Jr. present complex issues in an easy-to-understand format. The book addresses the physical and mental demands of the game, including the differences between boys' and girls' games and the differences in the levels of play in youth, college, and professional leagues; nutrition fundamentals, including food, drink, and vitamin supplements; physiology and training methods, with an emphasis on the basic elements of flexibility, speed, strength, and conditioning; and injury treatment and prevention. For players looking to step up their game, for parents who want to keep their kids healthy, and for coaches seeking the advice of the pros, this guide is an indispensable reference to keep handy on the sidelines.

Book Successful Coaching

Download or read book Successful Coaching written by Rainer Martens and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful Coaching has helped more than a million coaches--aspiring, new, and seasoned coaches alike--develop and expand their knowledge of coaching to provide the best, most fulfilling sport experience for their athletes. In the revised fifth edition, author and sport psychologist Rainer Martens is joined by coauthor Robin Vealey, longtime professor of sport psychology at Miami University (Ohio). Together they bring to the text their knowledge and proficiency, gleaned from decades of personal experiences as coaches, athletes, and educators. Successful Coaching will help you think critically about your approach to coaching and develop the skills and wisdom to fulfill your many responsibilities as coach: Identify your coaching philosophy and coaching objectives Build relationships with players and staff and promote teamwork Nurture positive decision making and sportsmanship to develop more mature individuals Coach athletes of diverse backgrounds, characteristics, interests, and abilities Teach and practice sport skills and strategies using the games approach Train, condition, and fuel athletes using sound principles and methods Organize and guide your team and sport program Manage relationships with administrators, officials, parents, and media Minimize risk and meet your legal duties as a coach The fifth edition of Successful Coaching has been carefully revised in accordance with recommendations of the National Standards for Sport Coaches. Updates and additions include the latest scientific research in physical training and nutrition, plus best practices, guidelines, and insights from successful coaches addressing today's foremost topics of concern: Mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and disordered eating Race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in youth sport Sexual harassment and abuse Motivation, corrective discipline, and burnout Alcohol consumption, drug use, and vaping Chapters are punctuated with supplemental content to underscore key concepts. Current insights, innovations, and quotes from recognized coaches demonstrate how to overcome common and challenging coaching situations. Coaching Yourself sidebars and end-of-chapter Questions for Reflection challenge you to think critically about your own coaching style and how to apply key principles in real coaching situations. Sample coaching forms that can be modified for personal use are provided online. Written by coaches for coaches, Successful Coaching is a practical, readable, and useful resource that you'll refer to throughout the season and cherish more than your playbook. Successful Coaching is the text for Human Kinetics' Coaching Principles course. Coaching Principles is recognized by numerous state high school and athletic directors' associations, school districts, national governing bodies, and other sport organizations as meeting coaching education and certification requirements. In addition, hundreds of colleges and universities have adopted Coaching Principles for graduate and undergraduate coaching programs. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all print books.

Book The Ultimate Soccer Training and Game Journal

Download or read book The Ultimate Soccer Training and Game Journal written by The Life Graduate Publishing Group and published by Life Graduate Publishing Group. This book was released on 2020-06-17 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Soccer Training and Game Journal is Perfect for Kids & Teens to Record, Track and Improve Their Game Performance.The Ultimate Sports Journal has been designed specifically for young soccer players to record both training and game sessions throughout the season. The clear layout provides the ideal journal for young players to document all of the information that can be used as a reflective tool for further improvement. It also provides the perfect document to keep team or club photos and collect autographs from the season.The Ultimate Soccer Training and Game Journal includes 4 Key Sections:Section 1: Season GoalsSection 2: Training & Game LogbookSection 3: Season NotesSection 4: Autographs and PhotosThe journal provides sections for coach feedback, training development notes, game day details, results, and many more prompted questions to help young players include all the required information. The Journal Specifics:-84 Pages-8.5 x 11 inch-Training Session Templates-Game Day Templates-Pages for Season Notes-4 Pages for gathering autographs, teammate notes, or sticking in season photos.This journal is the ideal resource and would also make the perfect gift for the young player, along with a great keepsake book to reflect on in the years to come.