Teaching Soccer Fundamentals
by Nelson McAvoy

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• ISBN13: 9780880118552
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Book Review: A sohpisticated book on soccer coaching rich with humor.
Summary: 5 Stars

<QUOTE>"This book will help a coach develop a good foundation and basic coaching methodology. I recommend it for the coach of the adolescent player." <SOURCE>Jeff Tipping Director of Coaching National Soccer Coaches Association of America

<QUOTE>This is Nelson's `McAvoyage' of studying and coaching soccer for over 30 years. His passion has taken him to many places and sources in his quest to learn about this great sport. It is what many coaches crave to do and that is find 'their way' reflecting both personality and ideas that dovetail into their world. Open this book and you enter Nelson's world. Enjoy both Nelson and his book. <SOURCE>Graham Ramsey Director, Education and Training, Maryland State Youth Soccer Association Former National Staff Coach for the USSF Coaching Schools

<QUOTE>"McAvoy expresses ideas which are of value to both the novice coach and experienced coach at the highest level." <SOURCE>Richard Broad President, American Soccer Program Soccer Coach, Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA Former men's soccer coach, George Mason University

Nelson McAvoy retired as a head scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and is now involved in what truly brings him joy, helping kids learn the game of soccer. Director of the Potomac Highlands Soccer Club, McAvoy has coached youth soccer in widely different locations, including Eastern Europe, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C. He is a Scottish Football Association youth and club coach. He has also held a USSF B license for 25 years and holds an advanced national diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Summary of Teaching Soccer Fundamentals

As a soccer coach, you need to know how to teach basic skills and run solid practices. Teaching Soccer Fundamentals explains how to maximize young athletes' learning of essential techniques and tactics through fun and efficient practice sessions.

Including helpful photographs and illustrations as well as instructions that are easy to understand and apply, this book shares more than 30 years of soccer coaching experience. Author Nelson McAvoy offers tips for maintaining kids' short attention span and methods for boosting participation, including short-sided games.

Teaching Soccer Fundamentals will make next season a more rewarding experience for you and your players.

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