"An American Parent's Guide to Soccer" explains soccer concepts to parents ofyoung players. It's an explanation of how the game is played, and a peek intothe culture surrounding the game.

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Written by soccer great and championship Stanford coach Bobby Clark, COACHING YOUTH SOCCER: THE BAFFLED PARENT'S GUIDE tells you how, starting at point zero, an uninitiated coach can meld kids into a team and help them enjoy one of the most rewarding experiences of their youth. (In the end, you may be the one who reaps the biggest reward, as you watch kids learn and grow in an experience they'll treasure for a lifetime.)

Parents will find in these pages answers to all of their questions concerning their children's participation in soccer--from how the game is played to easy drills and exercises they can do to develop their skills.