Resources

 

Every coach is encouraged to read and learn as much as possible about the game. There are several ways to keep you up-to-date about what is going on in the soccer world. Below are some sources:

 

On the web

          www.fifa.com

          www.usysa.org

          www.ussoccer.com

          www.nscaa.com

          www.tnsoccer.org

          www.etamz.com/soccer/pills/jpill.htm

          www.uefa.com/trainingground/coachingCentre/index.html

          www.decatursports.com/soccerdrills.htm

          www.eteamz.com/youthsoccercoach

          www.finesoccer.com

 

 

 

Books

          Assistant Coach Series U6 & U8 Activity Aids for the Parent/Coach (USYS)

          Assistant Coach Series U8 Activity Aids for the Parent/Coach (USYS)

          Kids Book of Soccer, Brooks Clark

          Success in Soccer, Vol. 1 Basic Training ages 6-14

          Coaching Soccer Effectively, Christopher A. Hopper, Michael S. Davis

          The Baffled Parents Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer, Bobby Clark

          Fun Drills and Practice Sessions to get you started as a Youth Soccer Coach, Manny Sanchez

          Coaching 6, 7, and 8 years olds, Bobby Howe, Tony Waiters

          Coaching 9, 10, and 11 years olds, Bobby Howe, Tony Waiters

          Fair or Foul? Harris & Harris

 

Videos

          Myths of the Game

          Coaching Youth Soccer, basic philosophy & techniques of coaching young players ages 6 to 9

          Coaching Players 6-8 years of age, Bobby Howe (www.soccervideos.com)

          Coaching Players 9-11 years of age, Bobby Howe (www.soccervideos.com)

          Coaching Under 9s, Johan Neeskens, Frank Rijkaard

          How to Coach Very Young Soccer Players Fun Games & Basic Skills (www.soccervideos.com)