Beautiful Soccer

As youth soccer becomes increasingly popular, coaches often gloss over individual improvement in order to win, relying on rigid systems and a few elite players to carry a team. This impairs player development and kills the joy of the game--so how can adults make competitive soccer better for kids? Addressing that very problem, 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 and tactics to help young soccer players both perform better and have more fun. The guide outlines basic patterns of p.