Robert Parr has compiled over two decades of experience in coaching and coaching education into this insightful, yet easy-to-read, book to reveal the "art of coaching." Unlike many traditional coaching manuals, this book focuses on the teaching skills that all coaches need to succeed, and will help you move beyond the basics of just "running drills" in your practices. By examining five main themes--team management, player psychology, training methods, game coaching, and match analysis--this book will teach you the proven instructional methods that differentiate great coaches from the rest

Soccer clubs of all levels and sizes play vital roles in their communities, yet most face challenges that prevent them from achieving their goals each year. This book documents the practices of the best-run clubs and provides straightforward guidelines to bring these practices to your club. This book is required reading for all administrators, coaches, and parents who want more from their club More than anyplace else, player development occurs (or breaks down) at the club level. With this in mind, soccer organizations should make it a top priority to study the best practices of other soccer...

Soccer Coaching Curriculum For 12-18 Year Old Players - Volume 1 includes 40 developmentally appropriate coaching activities in full color, curriculum diagrams and an abundance of coaching tips. NSCAA approach to player development is constructed around a 5 Stage Model adopted by progressive youth clubs around the globe. Our methodology is proven to raise player and coach performance, leading to long term consistently positive and meaningful results. This manual focuses on Stages 4 and 5, loosely based on the age groups 12-18 years old. It is an excellent resource for an experienced and...

Soccer Coaching Curriculum For 12-18 Year Old Players - Volume 1 includes 40 developmentally appropriate coaching activities in black and white, curriculum diagrams and an abundance of coaching tips. NSCAA approach to player development is constructed around a 5 Stage Model adopted by progressive youth clubs around the globe. Our methodology is proven to raise player and coach performance, leading to long term consistently positive and meaningful results. This manual focuses on Stages 4 and 5, loosely based on the age groups 12-18 years old. It is an excellent resource for an experienced and...