Book Description

"The Premier Guide Specifically Written For Parents Of Youth Soccer Players" Packed with practical and useful information about youth soccer in America, "A Parent's Guide To Youth Soccer" provides parents of youth soccer players with the in-depth knowledge they need in order to fully understand and appreciate their kids' involvement in the sport. The book's author calls upon his forty years of experience as a soccer player and his twenty years as a youth soccer coach, along with several years as a soccer referee, to give the reader real-world insight into youth soccer programs and the sport in general. Supported with graphic illustrations, the book is written in a clear and concise manner that makes it easy to comprehend the concepts presented. From the basics of the game of soccer to parent/coach relationships to youth soccer development programs to the intricacies of play, the author has captured the essence of the youth soccer experience in this well-written book that you will find easy and pleasurable to read. Recalling some of his personal experiences as a youth soccer coach, he touches upon actual situations that soccer moms and dads can relate to and learn from. If you are a new soccer parent or youth soccer coach and you want to be more knowledgeable about the sport of soccer and the youth soccer programs, then this book is written just for you. Everything you ever wanted to know about youth soccer is contained in this excellent publication. It serves as a resource to which you can refer again and again. No youth soccer parent should be without it.