{"product_id":"coaching-skill","title":"Coaching Skill","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoaching Skill is built on a simple but powerful idea: The fastest path to a skilled, confident soccer player runs through small-sided games: 1v1–2v2. These micro formats put every youth player in constant contact with the ball so they are continually making decisions, continually learning, and continually developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book’s 32 illustrated activities offer clear principles, practice adaptations, and coaching strategies that prioritize player autonomy, intelligent play, and individual growth. And the best part is, these small-sided games need only a small playing area, so they can be practiced just as well in the backyard as on the soccer pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor coaches, this book offers a complete development system that can be adapted to any age and playing ability. Using small-sided games, coaches will set their players up for success by helping them to develop skills to outplay opponents, navigate overloads and underloads, play with teammates, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether running a grassroots session or coaching more elite youth talent, this book gives all coaches the tools to create sessions that challenge, engage, and transform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Robinson is a FA level 3 (UEFA B) licensed coach and FA Youth Award holder based in England. With experience coaching players ages 6 to 21, he has worked across the Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development phases. This has provided him with a deep understanding of long-term player development. His coaching background spans across diverse settings, from American summer camps with wide socio-economic representation and grassroots teams, to girls Regional Talent Clubs and a boys Category 1 Academy, supporting players at the highest tier of youth development in England. Working across grassroots and elite pathways, he brings a practical approach focused on developing composed, confident, and creative players at every stage of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meyer \u0026 Meyer Sport","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67683237527625,"sku":"9781782553038","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/1547\/3737\/files\/9781782553038_Coaching-Skill2.jpg?v=1792008873","url":"https:\/\/www.cardinalpubshop.com\/products\/coaching-skill","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}