{"product_id":"science-and-practice-of-youth-soccer-9781032665221","title":"Science and Practice of Youth Soccer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoccer remains the world's most popular sport with significant numbers of the world's population engaged in grassroots soccer, particularly during childhood and adolescence. There is considerable scientific and practical data focused on soccer science available, most of which relates to elite performers and does not address the needs to grassroots coaches in understanding the science of soccer and translating this into practical messages and learning to help coaches maximise the experiences, enjoyment and development of the more than 250 million players who play grassroots soccer worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience and Practice of Youth Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to key topics relating to effective player and team development in youth grassroots soccer. Written by international experts and practitioners in the field and with a particular emphasis on the development of children and youth, the book provides essential guidance of how science trans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection I: Coaching in Grassroots Soccer.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. Pedagogical Approaches to Grassroots Coaching. 2. The Race to 11 vs 11: Structuring of Competition Environments in Grassroots Youth Soccer. 3. Planning and Practice Design in Grassroots Coaching. 4. Building Creativity and Decision Making into Coaching. 5. Working across Genders in Youth Grassroots Soccer. 6. Working with Disabilities in Youth Grassroots Soccer. 7. Talent Development in Grassroots Soccer. \u003cb\u003eSection II: Physiology and Strength and Conditioning. \u003c\/b\u003e8. Growth, Development and Maturation in the Young Soccer Player. 9. Principles of Training. 10. Strength and Conditioning for Youth Grassroots Players. 11. Motor Competency, Physical Fitness, and Skill Assessments for Grassroots Football Coaches. \u003cb\u003eSection III: Sports Psychology and Motor Development. \u003c\/b\u003e12. Effective Working with Parents. 13. Psycho-Social Development of the Grassroots Player, Including the Voice of the Child. 14. Effective Development of Fundamental Movement Skills as a Foundation for Soccer Performance. 15. Using Principles of Nonlinear Pedagogy to Develop Soccer Skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019154653527,"sku":"9781032665221","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032665221.jpg?v=1750779486","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/science-and-practice-of-youth-soccer-9781032665221","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}