Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;The first book endorsed by AYSO -- the organization that soccer moms and dads trust most -- that presents andlt;Iandgt;allandlt;/Iandgt; the basics of youth soccer andlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; If you are a soccer parent, coach, or referee, or just a youth soccer enthusiast, andlt;Iandgt;The Official American Youth Soccer Organization Handbookandlt;/Iandgt; is for you. Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, Lawrence Robinson, and John Ouellette, the National AYSO coach, have written the book that will help everyone to better understand the rules, regulations, and skills that are essential to the game and a rewarding soccer experience for the children who play. In a straightforward, easy-to-follow style, andlt;Iandgt;The Official AYSO Handbook covers:andlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;bandgt;andlt;ul type=circleandgt; andlt;liandgt;the five philosophies of AYSO: everyone plays, balanced teams, open registration, positive coaching, and good sportsmanship andlt;liandgt;the responsibilities of each position andlt;liandgt;the complete rules of youth soccer, including offside, throw-ins, and penalty kicks andlt;liandgt;skills such as ball control, goalkeeping, heading, and shooting andlt;liandgt;short-sided soccer rules for children between the ages of six and twelve andlt;liandgt;information for the prevention and treatment of the most common soccer injuries andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; AYSO is the best and most trusted youth soccer authority. And now, Fortanasce, Robinson, and Ouellette have collected AYSO's expertise in this indispensable book -- a must-have for anyone who embraces the important role that youth soccer can play in a child's life.
Synopsis
The first book endorsed by AYSO -- the organization that soccer moms and dads trust most -- that presents all the basics of youth soccer If you are a soccer parent, coach, or referee, or just a youth soccer enthusiast,
The Official American Youth Soccer Organization Handbook is for you. Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, Lawrence Robinson, and John Ouellette, the National AYSO coach, have written the book that will help everyone to better understand the rules, regulations, and skills that are essential to the game and a rewarding soccer experience for the children who play. In a straightforward, easy-to-follow style,
The Official AYSO Handbook covers: - the five philosophies of AYSO: everyone plays, balanced teams, open registration, positive coaching, and good sportsmanship
- the responsibilities of each position
- the complete rules of youth soccer, including offside, throw-ins, and penalty kicks
- skills such as ball control, goalkeeping, heading, and shooting
- short-sided soccer rules for children between the ages of six and twelve
- information for the prevention and treatment of the most common soccer injuries
AYSO is the best and most trusted youth soccer authority. And now, Fortanasce, Robinson, and Ouellette have collected AYSO's expertise in this indispensable book -- a must-have for anyone who embraces the important role that youth soccer can play in a child's life.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Vincent Fortanasce, M.D.,andlt;/bandgt; is a neurologist, psychiatrist, and youth sports expert. He is also a devoted soccer dad and coach. He lives in Pasadena, California.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Forewordandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Introduction:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Beautiful Gameandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 1:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;A Soccer Philosophy: Welcome to AYSOandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 2:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Teamandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 3:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Skillsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 4:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Goalkeeper's Skillsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 5:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Laws of Soccerandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 6:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Playing the Gameandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 7:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Short-Sided Soccerandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 8:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;For Coachesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 9:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;For Parentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 10:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;For Refereesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 11:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;For Playersandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;chapter 12:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;A Brief History of Soccerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Glossary of Youth Soccer Teamsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;/Bandgt;