The Real Giants of Soccer Coaching is a collection of the curated thoughts of nearly 30 top soccer coaches around the globe. In this book, you will gain access to the depth and breadth of experience from some of the best coaches across all areas of the beautiful game. You will learn theoretical details about tactical periodization, positional play, and the science of motor learning. You will also learn from Youth National Team Coaches, NCAA National Championship winning coaches, and First Division Coaches from top European clubs. This book is a resource that can direct your education as a coach over and around the perilous pitfalls that often consume most coaches. After reading this book, you will have gained the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of some of the best coaches around the globe across all areas of the game. You don`t have to go your coaching path alone. Take this book and bring the wisdom of over 30 top coaches with you to help you navigate every corner, turn, and hazard along your way to becoming a great coach. Contents: Preface Prologue Introduction 1. Process-Oriented Coaching 2. Player-Centerd Coaching 3. Transitioning From Player to Coach 4. From Assistant to Head Coach and Back Again 5. Mentor-Coach Relationships 6. Coaching Different Ages, Sexes and Levels 7. Successful Coaching Education 8. Creating a Culture 9. Recruiting 10. Coach Development 11. Coaching the Individual in a Team 12. Producing Professional Players 13. Developing Youth Players 14. Sports Science and Physical Training 15. Grassroots Coaching 16. Assistant Coaching 17. Positional Play 18. The Philosophy of Soccer 19. The Philosophy of Defending 20. Tactical Periodization 21. Applying Characterisitcs of a Playground to Youth Soccer 22. Soccer Tactics and Training Methodology 23. Improving Player Communication in Socer 24. Possession and Scoring Tactics 25. Youth Development in Soccer 26. Game-Based Decision-Making and Player Development 27. The Science of Developing Better Players 28. Game-Like Practice and How Kids Learn 29. Positional Play Training 30. Coaching Authentically Epilogue: You
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