Finally, a book for players who want to go the extra mile to improve their game. Charlie Inverso has put together several outstanding drills that you can do on your own or with one or two friends outside of the team training environment. Skill is at a premium in today's game but because of the dominance and time demands of formal team training and the multitude of activities available outside of soccer, youth players often miss out on the advantages of playing soccer on their own. The importance of ball mastery in soccer is undeniable and the best way to achieve it is through playing as much as possible. This book offers effective and fun skill drills you can use to get your game to the next level! Also included is a section on Fitness Training with detailed preseason programs for running, weight training and plyometrics.

Learn how a nation of about 16 million inhabitants can regularly produce world-class players or coaches like Johan Cruyff, Arjen Robben or Dick Advocaat and Louis van Gaal.

This book explores the role of coaches and parents, emphasizes the importance of team identity and a team mindset, and presents the necessary foot skills to help young soccer players both perform better and have more fun. Moreover, this book advocates a soccer culture free from the fear of failure.

Meyer & Meyer Premium—At Meyer & Meyer we make no compromises to present the best in sports content. Go for Gold! Creative Soccer Training includes 350 modern practical games and drills that build on basic playing skills. Foregoing theoretical introductions, the authors focus on presenting comprehensive exercises and particular skills that go beyond standard training. This book includes a great variety of creative training exercises that will form intelligent soccer players. Numerous graphics help soccer coaches implement training content with their own team in a simple and fast way. The practice-oriented design additionally makes this compilation an optimal resource for training players at advanced levels.

Essential Soccer Skills progresses from beginner basics to advanced techniques, featuring illustrated sequences on how to learn and master key skills, and tips on how to improve your overall form. Essential Soccer Skills covers everything from the basics and rules of the game to the types of players--goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, attackers--to skills and team tactics like stepovers, heading, and volleying. Essential Soccer Skills is the go-to guide for anyone interested in learning more about soccer and becoming a better player.

A training companion and workbook in one. Billy the Magic Mouse accompanies young readers through each chapter, offering tips for soccer enthusiasts, whether they're playing in organized leagues or in a nearby playground.