Youth Soccer Coaching Fundamentals From United Soccer Coaches
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This seven-section guide to soccer basics from United Soccer Coaches, gives youth and volunteer coaches detailed information on the fundamentals of the sport. The sections are as follows:
- Laws of the Game
- Managing a Coaching Session
- Dribbling
- Receiving, Passing and Shooting
- Heading and Tackling
- Introduction to Soccer Tactics - 1v1
- A Dynamic Teaching Model - 5v5
This is a great resource for any first-time coach, as well as volunteer or youth coaches who just want additional information on soccer fundamentals. United Soccer Coaches is the world's largest soccer coaches association and has a wealth of information on the sport.
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