Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully by Debra Laprath

Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully by Debra Laprath

Describes various aspects of soccer coaching. This book covers every aspect of the coach's role including developing and perfecting skills, evaluating players and defining their roles, organizing productive practices, scouting and preparing for games, developing leadership qualities, motivating the team and communicating on and off the field.

Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully is an excellent resource for soccer coaches of all levelsLaPrath transforms years of experience as an extraordinary coach into an invaluable tool for developing winning teams both on and off the soccer field. Kelli Robinson President of Fearless Soccer and Fitness Former Professional Soccer Player Debra's coaching techniques made me a better player, a more complete athlete, and ultimately a more confident woman. For motivational tips, coaching guidelines, and specific strategies for working with female soccer players, this book is a must-read! Melissa Matulich NCAA Division I Soccer (2003-2007) 2007 Wally Bell Award Winner Debra is the inspirational player every team wanted. Her enthusiasm, work ethic, and spirit were always a source of motivation at trainings. People simply wanted to be on her team. She brings nothing less to Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully . Her approach to teaching and knowledge of the fundamentals make individuals and teams improve. But what LaPrath really excels at are the off-the-field aspects of team unity, player development, leadership, and communication that consistently build a successful program. Kim T. Sutton Women's head soccer coach Chico State University

Debra LaPrath has been head coach at California's Maria Carrillo High School since 1996. She has led MCHS to six consecutive North Coast Section finals and won back-to-back championships in 2001 and 2002. LaPrath earned North Coast Section Coach of the Year honours in 2004, along with various conference and media Coach of the Year honours five years ina row. She is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America; the California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; and the National Education Association.

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ISBN 13	9780736072120
ISBN 10	0736072128
Title	Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully
Author	Debra Laprath
Series	Coaching Successfully Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Human Kinetics Publishers
Year published	2008-10-09
Number of pages	208
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