Coaching Girls' Soccer From the How-To's of the Game to Practical Real-World Advice--Your Definitive Guide to Successfully Coaching Girls

by DEWITT, JOHN

• ISBN13: 9780761532491
• ISBN10: 0761532498
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-07
• Publisher: Crown

Summary

Coach Girls for Success on and off the Field Girls rule! Coaching girls' soccer is a challenge and also a wonderful experience. Witness a game-winning penalty kick or a goalie who saves an almost unstoppable ball, and you can't help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on the players' faces are great rewards for parents and often the signs of a good coachthe type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there? Perfect for coaches of girls up to age 13,Coaching Girls' Soccerincludes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your team. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie eager to take the field running, you'll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including: Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching soccer Tips on what girls want and need from their soccer experience Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies And much more! Nowyoucan be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the soccer field and in the game of life.

Author Biography

<b>John DeWitt</b> is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the United States Coaches Organization. He has a U.S. Soccer A License and a U.S. Soccer National Youth diploma. A member of the Region IV Olympic Development Program staff, he currently lives and coaches in the Albuquerque, New Mexica, area.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
So You Want to Be a Coach	1	(21)
The Role of the Coach	1	(7)
Your Coaching Style and Philosophy	8	(7)
Other Responsibilities and Items to Consider	15	(4)
Clinics and Certification Courses	19	(3)
Coaching Strategies	22	(15)
Effective Communication Skills	23	(3)
Effective Teaching	26	(4)
Effective Team Discipline	30	(2)
Effective Motivation	32	(5)
Coaching Girls	37	(17)
Differences in Play	38	(1)
Physical Differences	39	(4)
Psychological Differences	43	(1)
Serious Issues in Soccer Today	44	(10)
Soccer Basics	54	(20)
Equipment	54	(5)
Players and Positions	59	(4)
The Rules of the Game	63	(11)
The Pillars of the Game	74	(15)
The Four Pillars	75	(7)
Age-Group Considerations	82	(3)
The Teaching Process	85	(4)
Planning a Training Session	89	(17)
Developing a Good Training Session	90	(3)
Effectively Organizing the Practice	93	(3)
Planning a Specific Session	96	(6)
Long-Term Planning	102	(3)
Sample Training Plans	105	(1)
The Eight Techniques Required for Success	106	(46)
Juggling	107	(6)
Dribbling	113	(9)
Passing	122	(7)
Ball Control	129	(5)
Heading	134	(5)
Finishing	139	(4)
Tackling	143	(2)
Goalkeeping	145	(7)
Score Goals! How to Teach Successful Attacking Soccer	152	(16)
Teaching Tactics	153	(1)
General Attacking Principles	154	(3)
Individual Attacking Tactics	157	(2)
Small Group Attacking Tactics	159	(6)
Systems of Play	165	(3)
Stop the Other Team from Scoring: How to Teach Successful Defending	168	(20)
Teaching Defensive Tactics	169	(2)
Defending Rules and Principles	171	(4)
Defending Roles	175	(9)
Defending Set Plays	184	(4)
Team Management	188	(17)
Tryouts	189	(2)
Preseason	191	(4)
Pregame	195	(5)
During the Game	200	(1)
Halftime	201	(1)
Postgame	202	(3)
Appendix: Sample Training Plans	205	(4)
References	209	(2)
Glossary	211	(4)
Index	215	(10)
About the Author	225