Fundamental Soccer Series

FUNdamental Soccer Practice; A recent survey (Jan. 1990) of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America shows this bestselling guide to be the most popular of its kind in the USA today. Written by Karl Dewazien, California Youth Soccer Association, Inc. Director of Coaching, for youth coaches, the book shows how to develop, organize & run practice sessions. It has been translated & is currently used by youth coaches in the People's Republic of China. This is a delightfully illustrated volume of FUN soccer games & activities which can be easily implemented by anyone. FUNdamental Soccer-Goalkeeping; The "kick off" to becoming a successful goalkeeper, FUNdamental SOCCER-Goalkeeping Offers tips for youth coaches & players. Descriptive illustrations interspersed with down-to-earth instructions on technique development for this specialized position. Dr. Joseph Machnik, current U.S. National team goalkeeper coach said, "I loved it!...It fulfills the needs of the very young goalkeepers & their coaches by emphasizing the positive aspects of the position & the enjoyment which comes through efforts to perform properly as a goalkeeper." FUNdamental SOCCER-Tactics; FUNdamental Soccer-Tactics was written to assist youth coaches in prior planning & organized practice, which will prevent poor game performance. The illustrations together with the written instructions simplify the teaching of tactics. FUNdamental action plans for successful attack & defense teaching are included in this 128 p. manual. FUNdamental SOCCER-Parents; This book is perhaps Dewazien's finest effort. Using a maximum number of clever illustrations & a minimum of words, the book covers the world of youth soccer from a parent's perspective. This book covers important parental roles as teacher, coach, administrator, referee & spectator. Included are safety & nutritional tips along with sections on laws & basics of the game.Dewazien, Karl is the author of 'Fundamental Soccer Series' with ISBN 9780961913946 and ISBN 0961913940.