Publisher's Synopsis
This one of a kind soccer coaching manual includes 42 full color activity plans and manuscripts summarizing 3 Special Topics Diploma Courses all focused on youth player development. The manual was developed to supplement practical coaching clinics and theory workshops offered at 2017 United Soccer Coaches Convention. For coaches attending the convention, the manual is a terrific way to remember many of the top-class presentations and outstanding education experiences - a souvenir that can be referenced for years to come. For thousands of coaches around the world unable to visit Los Angeles in January, 2017, this publication also serves as an historical account of the event and one way to participate in the largest gathering of coaches in the world. Topics and Contributors include: Editor - David Newbery, United Soccer Coaches Attacking Transition and Counter Attacks Diploma - Neil Hull, Rene Miramontes, Jason Pendleton and Courtney Sirmans. Speed of Play Diploma - Christian Lavers, Paul Marco, Samantha Snow and Nathan Williams. Advanced Youth Coaching Diploma - Jim Fleeting, Donald Gillies and Donald Park. Beat me Twice - Bringing the Competitive Mindset to Individual, Group and Team Defending - Ben Freakley
