Synopsis
Watching your little ones scurry up and down the field, chasing a grass-stained soccer ball, is fun--but actually understanding the game they''re playing makes viewing from the sidelines even better. The Parents'' Complete Guide to Soccer will teach you the fundamentals of the game--rules, field setup, positions--as well as the role parents should play, whether it''s coaching and managing a team, or simply following proper cheering etiquette.
With simple, step-by-step instructions for teaching the most important skills and tactics, The Parents'' Complete Guide to Soccer also offers ways to ensure that your mini Mia Hamm or diminutive David Beckham will safely enjoy the game and avoid any burnout. In addition, this miracle manual includes ways to help you determine the right level of play for your child, and even incorporates beneficial nutrition, conditioning, and first-aid tips.
In no time you''ll be ready to round up the rug rats, hop in the van, and head off to their next practice, knowing you''ll be much more familiar with your child''s favorite sport.
With simple, step-by-step instructions for teaching the most important skills and tactics, The Parents'' Complete Guide to Soccer also offers ways to ensure that your mini Mia Hamm or diminutive David Beckham will safely enjoy the game and avoid any burnout. In addition, this miracle manual includes ways to help you determine the right level of play for your child, and even incorporates beneficial nutrition, conditioning, and first-aid tips.
In no time you''ll be ready to round up the rug rats, hop in the van, and head off to their next practice, knowing you''ll be much more familiar with your child''s favorite sport.
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About the Author
Joe Provey is cofounder and editor of Soccer Jr. magazine. He has also edited numerous other soccer publications and is a youth soccer coach and lifelong soccer player. He lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
From the Back Cover
Do visions of game-winning penalty kicks and World Cup victories dance in your child's head? Does the chant "GOOOAAALLL" echo through your home? Join the crowd! Soccer is the fastest-growing youth sport in the United States. As a result, millions of moms and dads just like you are finding themselves thrust into the roles of soccer fan, advocate, and often coach. So how can you best enhance your child's and your own soccer experience?
Inside is an informative and thorough soccer primer for parents of players ages three to thirteen. You will learn about everything important on the field as well as how to make soccer a positive influence off the field, including:
" How to choose the right level of play for your child
" Ways to ensure your child enjoys the game and avoids burnout
" Beneficial nutrition, conditioning, and first-aid tips
" Why soccer is a positive life choice for your child
" And much more!
Inside is an informative and thorough soccer primer for parents of players ages three to thirteen. You will learn about everything important on the field as well as how to make soccer a positive influence off the field, including:
" How to choose the right level of play for your child
" Ways to ensure your child enjoys the game and avoids burnout
" Beneficial nutrition, conditioning, and first-aid tips
" Why soccer is a positive life choice for your child
" And much more!
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