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Comrade Jim: The Spy Who Played for Spartak

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:20 -0600

Like many working class children growing up in the war, the young Jim Riordan would fantasize his way out of his devastated surroundings with dreams of Wembley and FA Cup glory for his local team, Portsmouth FC. Spartak Moscow, the team he would end up playing for, wasn't even on his radar. Taught Russian and trained as a spy in the same institution that nurtured the likes of Alan Bennett and Michael Frayn, he was posted to Berlin as part of his National Service to listen in on Soviet military communiquÃ©s. But, unbeknownst to his seniors, he began mixing with Russian servicemen, mostly through informal kick-abouts, and the passion of these idealistic young men would cultivate his interest in Russian culture, and especially communism, until it blossomed into a full grown love affair. From the shambolic outfit that was the British Communist Party in the 1950s, to Cold War Moscow at its coldest, to his friendship with the Cambridge Five and meetings with Brezhnev and Gregarin, and his eventual debut in front of 50,000 Spartak fans at the Lenin stadium, here is the remarkable true story of the only Englishman to have playedâand survivedâRussian league soccer; told with grace, humor, and lashings of vodka.

Price=$17.95
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Chasing the Game: America and the Quest for the World Cup

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:17 -0600

A tantalizing account of the triumphs and travails of the U.S. men’s soccer team in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, set within the historical context of American soccer on the global stage

The U.S. men’s soccer team was a huge disappointment at the World Cup in 2006, but a newly constituted team exceeded all expectations in June 2009 with their inspired play at the Confederations Cup in South Africa—where they upset the number one team in the world, Spain, and lost late in the championship game to a supremely talented Brazilian squad. Their impressive showing gave fans, including the ever-loyal Sam’s Army, a renewed sense of hope that when the team plays up to its capabilities, the Americans can compete with anyone in the world.

In Chasing the Game, Filip Bondy describes the U.S. team’s path to qualifying for this year’s World Cup—to be held on the African continent for the first time ever, in South Africa in June 2010. Bondy also reveals the back-and-forth saga that resulted in the hiring of Bob Bradley as the American coach, and serves up engaging profiles of several core players, including the U.S. national team’s all-time leader in scoring and assists, Landon Donovan, acrobatic goalie Tim Howard, hip-hop devotee and opportunistic goal-scorer Clint “Deuce” Dempsey, up-and-comer Jozy Altidore, and the coach’s son, the reticent yet dependable Michael Bradley.

Chasing the Game also recounts the glorious highlights of past World Cup matches, like the U.S. men’s team’s stunning 1–0 victory over England in 1950 and the 2002 team’s advance to the quarterfinals, as well as heartbreaks like the fiasco in 2006, when the U.S. mustered only four shots on goal in three games. Finally, Bondy also traces the origin of soccer and the evolution of the game in the U.S., chronicling how soccer academies like the one in Bradenton, Florida, have impacted the game at both the youth and national levels.

It’s all here for the first time in one book—the complete story of American soccer on the global stage.

Price=$26.00
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The Boys from Little Mexico: A Season Chasing the American Dream

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:12 -0600

The all-Hispanic boys' soccer team from Woodburn High has made the playoffs for nineteen straight years. As they prepare to make it twenty, the boys are determined that this will be the season they beat the wealthy suburban schools around them and finally win the Oregon state championship. Their spirited drive gives a rare sense of hope and unity to a blue-collar farming community that has been transformed by waves of immigrants over recent decades, a town locals call "Little Mexico."

In 2005, Woodburn High's Bulldogs, aka Los Perros, will start the season with eight undocumented students, three boys who speak almost no English, a midfielder groomed to play for a pro Mexican team, a goalkeeper living in his third foster home, and an Irish-descended white coach desperate to lead all of them to success. Watched over by a south Texas transplant-a surrogate father to half the squad-this band of brothers must learn to come together on the field and look after each other off it.

More than just riveting sports writing, The Boys from Little Mexico is also about the fight for the future of the next generation and a hard, true look at boys dismissed as gangbangers, told to "go home" by lily-white sideline crowds. At school, these kids battle academically in a country where barely half of all Hispanic boys graduate and fewer still make it to college. Now, in a gutsy quest for their first state championship, one thing will become clear: Los Perros play the beautiful game with heart, pride, and their lives on the line. The wins and losses they notch along the way spin a striking and fast-paced tale of how sometimes it takes more than raw talent, discipline, and passion to capture the American Dream.

Price=$21.95
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Soccer Awareness: Developing the Thinking Player

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:09 -0600

Anticipation - Imagination - Awareness. These are the buzzwords in the author's innovative and well-respected method of coaching young soccer players. His program focuses on the development of each player's soccer instincts through specially designed small-sided games. His program helps players to anticipate what will happen next on the field, develops the imagination necessary to solve the soccer problem and hones the awareness of where other players are on the field.
Price=$17.77
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Final Whistle

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:06 -0600

Tipperary native Paddy Russell has been one of the leading referees in the GAA for the past 30 years. His story is a remarkable one, following his rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of two All-Ireland finals. Inspired by the late, great John Moloney, Russell took his first steps in refereeing in 1976. He quickly emerged as a leading light and rapidly worked his way to the top of his profession. Russell has enjoyed a successful career but it is also one laced with drama, most notably that arising from the 1995 All-Ireland senior football final between Tyrone and Dublin. Russell later took charge of the tempestuous National Football League clash between Dublin and Tyrone in 2006, which became known as 'The Battle of Omagh', and the stormy showdown between Leinster rivals Dublin and Meath in April 2008. Just two months later, Russell was in charge of the Munster senior football championship tie between All-Ireland champions Kerry and Clare when Kerry captain Paul Galvin slapped the referee's notebook from his hands, earning a three-month suspension. In Final Whistle, Russell reflects on his eventful journey, including these controversial matches, and describes vividly the stresses and strains of refereeing modern-day Gaelic games.
Price=$19.55
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Soccer's Most WantedTM II: The Top 10 Book of More Glorious Goals, Superb Saves, and Fantastic Free-Kicks: v. 2

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:24:01 -0600

Soccer is the world's game, more popular than any other sport. Fans fill stadia, and players strive to perform at the highest levels for them. Soccer's Most WantedTM II presents more of the best and brightest, funniest and freakiest, and the highs and lows of soccer. It highlights the crazy incidents and interesting bits of trivia that have helped make soccer (football to the rest of the globe) the most-watched sport on the planet.

Everyone remembers the World Cup winners, but what about the best teams who fell just short? And what about the great players who never got to appear on the world stage? Then there is the burgeoning American game, thanks to the steady progress of Major League Soccer and the strides made by the country's respective national teams.

Jeff Carlisle presents all that and more in fifty top-ten lists chock full of entertaining stories. He covers strange injuries, bizarre bookings, and some of the more colorful feuds worldwide. He discusses the greatest players to travel from the MLS to overseas and lambastes the biggest flops who came to MLS assuming glory and fell flat on their faces. He covers European leagues and players too, from the EPL to Serie A and everything in between. Through it all he presents the game as only a true follower can, with an expertise gained through years of coverage. Soccer's Most WantedTM II brings the beautiful game to life!
Price=$13.95
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Full Time: the Secret Life of Tony Cascarino

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:59 -0600

Cascarino's own inside look at the life of a football star, which at times reads like a novel. He tells of his unhappy boyhood, his sexual indiscretions, how a lavish lifestyle can outstrip earnings, and takes readers through his 19-year career as a top footballer in England, France and Ireland.
Price=$0.48
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Scally: Confessions of a Category C Football Hooligan

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:56 -0600

Andy Nicholls is known to every football intelligence officer in Britain. For twenty-five years, he was one of the most actrive hooligans in the country, a leading figure among the violent followers of Everton FC

Classified as a Category C thug, the worst kind, he amassed more than twenty arrests and has been deported from Belgium, Iceland and Sweden. His terrace fanzine was closed down by the authorities and he was banned from every ground in the UK.

Revealing the truth behind the vicious knife attacks of the so-called County Road Cutters and the bitter Merseyside and Manchester rivalries that left scores injured, SCALLY caused a storm of controversy on first publication. It is widely acknowledged as the most revealing, most shocking book ever written about soccer gang culture.
Price=$4.00
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Seeing Red

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:52 -0600

The most high-profile referee this country has ever seen, the controversial and opinionated Graham Poll exposes the myth that referees are the gameâs silent men, and opens the lid on the shocking and often unbelievable world of football that few outsiders get to see.Seeing Red is Graham Pollâs incisive insight into football from his prime position as the man in black, the one in control, the eye that sees all. A Premier League referee since 1991 and ten years as an international referee, Graham Poll has handled some of the toughest games in the Premiership involving Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, as well as European Championships and World Cups â in total over 1500 matches.What is it like to referee the biggest matches in international football? What really goes on between the players in the tunnel before a match and in the dressing room after? Who are the nastiest footballers? And the funniest? Who is the smartest manager? And are the bureaucrats ruining the beautiful game?Controversial and opinionated, Poll has crossed swords with some of the biggest names in world football and shares private conversations with the likes of Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Sepp Blatter and Steve McClaren, and the inside story behind controversial incidents involving Roy Keane, David Beckham, Patrick Vieira and current England captain John Terry, among others. Poll also talks about the infamous 2006 World Cup match when he failed to send off a Croatian player after three yellow cards in a crucial tie against Australia, returning home early in disgrace and with his career in meltdown.The games, the players, the managers, the suits â the most outspoken referee in the modern game tells it as it really is.
Price=$11.50
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Andre Villas-Boas

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:51 -0600

Price=$10.93
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Positional Play: Back Defenders (Soccer Positional Play)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:51 -0600

What are the demands of the back Defenders in the modern game and what skills attributes are needed to meet them head on? Wade discusses the role of this vitally important position and address in detail it`s ever increasing involvement in attack. Chapters on Role, Responsibility and Attributes; Tactical Roles: Individual and Group Tactical Skills: Advanced Techniques and Training. Full of diagrams and defending schemes.
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Offsides

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:50 -0600

To Coach Dempsey, the Warriors teams and their Indian mascot symbolize the honor and glory of the Southwind High School athletic tradition. But soccer star Tom Gray sees little more than a denigrating cultural stereotype in the teamâs mascot and the stern, war-painted Indian-head profile. As a Mohawk, Tom knows only too well the hardships Native Americans face in their struggle for respect. So when his fatherâs tragic death forces him and his mother to move to Southwind, Tom must make the decision of a lifetime: betray his family and heritage, or boycott Dempseyâs team and abandon the sport he loves.
Exciting play-by-plays pepper this tale, vividly capturing soccer strategy and action in a novel exploring the nature of honor and the courage required to stand up for your beliefs.

Price=$15.00
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Footballer: My Story

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:47 -0600

She has been called the best player in the world. She has been called the Zinedine Zidane of the women's game. She has scored more goals for England than any other player in history. Yet since she was old enough to kick a ball, Kelly Smith has had to battle every step of the way to play the game she loves.Girls were not welcome when Kelly first started out, practising for hours to hone her sublime skills, but after outshining all the boys in the teams she played in, she became a pioneer for English women's football. A teenage sensation and the nation's first professional footballer, Kelly was soon a star, a genius with the ball at her feet, but a series of injuries led to periods of depression and then alcoholism as she struggled to cope without the sport.As she nears the end of her glittering career, Kelly now tells the heartfelt story of her triumphs and tragedies, of how she beat her demons to put England on the world football map. It is a tale of overcoming prejudice to live your dream, and of how it feels and what it means to be a woman at the very top of her game.
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Fowler

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:44 -0600

Pronounced as the greatest goalscoring talent since Jimmy Greaves, seventeen-year old Robbie Fowler was immediately catapulted to fame and fortune. The thin, baby-faced Toxteth lad, who had trampled the same streets as the rioters, was now a millionaire, an idol and inspiration to every kid who kicked a football. Yet his incredible potential was never quite realised. Injuries and persistent rumours of drug abuse and depression meant that though Fowler remains one of the most celebrated of Premiership stars, he never became the world-beater so many predicted. This is a fascinating and unbelievably frank insight into the beautiful game, taking us behind the closed doors of professional football to expose what really happens at both club and international level. This is a truthful and candid account of an incredible career, examining not just the records and the glory, but the low points and the miseries of a footballing life that many people now believe somewhere, somehow went wrong. Brilliance and controversy have stalked Robbie Fowler from his five goal performance in only his second full game for Liverpool, to his snorting of the touchline in the Merseyside derby. In this utterly compelling autobiography, Robbie Fowler looks back on what was, what wasn't and what might have been. This is the story of one of the game's true icons, and the story of the modern game itself.
Price=$11.12
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Sheffield United Thirty Memorable Games from the Seventies

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:42 -0600

With their brand of exciting, attacking football, United returned to the top flight in May 1971, following a tense and exciting promotion campaign. Taking the first division by storm, United swept aside previous title winners Leeds, Everton and Arsenal, to top the table in October.
It was the legendary era of Woodward and Currie; one where United were a major force in the game. It was also a period of transition where, by the end of 1973, John Harris had left the manager's office and Yorkshire had played their final game at Bramall Lane. Just missing out on the League title and European qualification at the end of the 1974-75 season, August 1975 saw the opening of the new South Stand and a four-sided, dedicated football ground. Unfortunately, the crippling costs of the development saw the Blades enter a rapid period of decline that, by the end of the decade and regardless of several changes in management, saw United in the third division.
Revisiting the most exciting games of the period, the author also analyses the key players of the era and the reasons for United's initial success and ultimate decline.
Price=$15.99
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Where's Your Caravan?: My Life on Football's B-Roads

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:38 -0600

Forget Torres, Rooney, Beckham and the like. This is what football is really about. One man's story of a career in the lower leagues.

Chris Hargreaves has been a professional footballer for twenty years. Having started out as a youth team player at Everton he made his debut for Grimsby Town in 1989 and was earmarked as their first million pound sale.

It never happened.

Instead he went on to play for Scarborough, Hull City, West Brom, Hereford United, Plymouth Argyle, Northampton Town, Brentford, Oxford United and Torquay United.

Where's Your Caravan? is the sort of football memoir we don't see enough of these days - an account of life in the lower leagues. It takes us from his wild youth - lots of sex and drugs and drink - through to domesticated family man - school runs and flatpack furniture with plenty of football in between.

Price=$4.05
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We Walked Away With It

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:36 -0600

The 2011/12 SPL season is one that will never be forgotten. Amidst the financial, contractual and legal procedures that threatened to overshadow the on-field action, many pundits declared the league race over by early November.

However, a 17 match winning run turned the title race on its head with Neil Lennon seizing his first championship as manager. From 15 points behind to clinching the championship before the split, Celtic walked away with it.
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Around the Grounds: The Essential Fan's Guide to the Clubs of the English Football League

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:33 -0600

Whether for its superstars like David Beckham, or treasured teams from Chelsea to Manchester United, thereâs nothing quite like English football (i.e., soccer). Around the Grounds is the essential guide to the ninety-two clubs of the English leagues. Both inveterate fans and the just-curious will discover everything they ever wanted to know about clubs big and small, famous and obscure; they will relive the highs and lows, and get to know the legendary characters and defining moments from each clubâs history—and theyâll get plenty of match-day facts, stats, and quirky nuggets of info to ponder while downing that pint. . . .

Price=$18.02
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Soccer Guide for Parents

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:28 -0600

The guide is NOT a rule book. The goal is to teach parents what to see in the game and how to cheer and contribute in a positive manner.

The guide teaches parents about the things that happen in a game and gives them examples about how to cheer positively. For example, what is a through ball or a give and go? No rule book tells anyone about the game. If all parents know are fouls and goals then they will be the only things the parents see.

It was first published in 1998 and has been used by hundreds of soccer clubs all over North America and as far away as Australia and England.
Price=$4.99
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Soccer Systems and Strategies

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:24 -0600

Build a successful team around the strengths of your players! In Soccer Systems and Strategies, two coaches of the Danish national team provide a practical guide to implementing the world's top styles of play into your game plan. They present soccer's four primary systems of playâdefined by the number of players at each position and their alignment on the fieldâand then break down the different strategies, tactics, and styles of play that can be used within these systems.

First, learn the basics of the four primary systems of play: the 4-3-3, the 4-4-2, the 3-5-2, and the 3-4-3. Second, choose a style of play that can be used within some or all of these systems. These include different attacking styles, various defensive styles, and styles that are characteristic of international soccer powers, including the Latin, British, Norwegian, South American, and African styles of play.

After you determine the optimal system and style for your team, you learn how to counter opponents' tactics and how to teach your system, style, and tactics through practice instruction and drills. Detailed diagrams and plans of action for implementing the systems are included, along with insights on how to make adjustments during the game.

Top coaches throughout the world have proven that adapting your system to match your players' strengths and your opponents' weaknesses is the key to developing teams that are competitive year in and year out. With Soccer Systems and Strategies, you have all the information you need to implement the ideal system for your team.

Price=$15.56
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The Spanish Soccer Coaching Bible: Part Two: High School and College

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:21 -0600

Part 2 in the Spanish Coaching Bible Series covers high school, college and beyond. Laureano Ruiz is truly the guru of Spanish soccer. He has helped to develop some of the most highly skilled players in the world, including Ivan Helguera (Spain,Real Madrid), Ivan de la Pena (Spain, Lazio and as a coach at Barcelona had a huge influence on Hristo Stoichkov and even the great Johan Cruyff. This excellent book contains hundreds of drills and games, all clearly described with objectives and the appropriate age levels.
Price=$11.66
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The Smell of Football

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:18 -0600

When Mick Rathbone signed for Birmingham City as a 16 year-old apprentice he was living every schoolboy's dream. But when he discovered he was so nervous he was unable to speak, let alone pass the ball, in the presence of his boyhood hero and City star Trevor Francis, he realised that a career in football might not be everything he had imagined.

The Smell of Football is the brutally honest and utterly compelling story of how 'Baz' conquered his personal demons to build a life in the game - from the terrified teenager who purposely tried to get injured in training rather than get picked for the first team, to the experienced pro who became Head of Medicine at Premier League Everton FC in charge of the treatment of the likes of Wayne Rooney, Louis Saha and Tim Cahill.

Brilliantly written and packed with hilarious tales featuring a football 'who's who' cast of characters - from Sir Alf Ramsey and 'Big Sam' Allardyce to David Moyes, Duncan Ferguson and Rooney himself - The Smell of Football is an engrossing and moving memoir that covers every aspect of the professional game and gives an unprecedented insight into what life is really like at football's coalface.

Price=$12.99
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Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground: An Autobiography

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:16 -0600

The Last Word on David Beckham

There is only one David Beckham -- and it's not always the one you read about in the newspapers and magazines or see in the movies. From humble East End London beginnings, the boy with prodigious soccer skills grew up to be one of the most gifted athletes of his generation as well as a sex symbol and fashion icon. Along the way he married Spice Girl Victoria "Posh" Adams, and together they inhabit a celebrity whirlwind of Diana-esque proportions. In Both Feet on the Ground, David talks candidly about the perils of fame (his wife and son were the targets of a notorious kidnapping plot and he is the subject of almost daily tabloid rumors); the struggle to balance his roles as a devoted husband and besotted father with his globetrotting existence as an international soccer star; the behind-the-scenes stories of his most memorable and heartbreaking (if only he could retake that infamous penalty kick against Portugal in Euro 2004) career moments; the controversy surrounding his first year at Real Madrid after his $41 million transfer from Manchester United, the storied English team he joined as a teenager and led for more than a decade; and, finally, his love of America, where he plans to start a soccer school and perhaps, one day, even play professionally.

Both Feet on the Ground is David Beckham's own extraordinary story, told by the man who knows him best -- David Beckham.

Price=$11.69
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Coordination, Agility And Speed Training For Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:14 -0600

This book provides drills accompanied by useful tips and understandable instructions with easy to follow diagrams. Sections include: Practical Warm Ups; Drills with the Ball; Drills with Rods and Cones; Running Technique; Plyometric Exercises and more.
Price=$14.95
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The Far Corner: A Mazy Dribble Through North-East Football

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:11 -0600

A book in which Wilf Mannion rubs shoulders with The Sunderland Skinhead, recollections of Len Shakleton blight the lives of village shoppers, and the appointment of Kevin Keegan as manager of Newcastle is celebrated by a man in a leather stetson, crooning "For The Good Times" to the accompaniment of a midi organ. The Far Corner is a tale of heroism, human frailty, passion, and the perils of eating an egg mayonnaise stottie without staining your trousers.

Price=$14.99
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The World Cup: The Complete History

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:07 -0600

All the matches, all the players, all the scores are here—from every World Cup tournament. This guide's statistical content is astoundingly comprehensive. For every tournament, from the first ever in Uruguay in 1930, it provides every match: the date it was played, the venue, the names of all the players, and the referee, and of course the result. These tables are accompanied by exhaustive summaries, round by round, of all the matches, their drama, and their goals, as well as by league tables of how every group of matches finished up. So, for any World Cup watcher, whether they want to know which two-dozen players have been awarded the Golden Boot over the history of the tournament, or simply study the players of the four first-time African nations in the World Cup in 2006, this is the source.

Price=$9.98
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Giggs: The Autobiography

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:05 -0600

Ryan Giggs first played for Manchester United in the season before the Premiership began; back when Bryan Robson was still captain. He took possession of United's left wing and never loosened his grip. Over a fourteen year career so far, he's seen them all come and go: Cantona, Schmeichel, Beckham and the rest. Sir Alex Ferguson said of Giggs 'I knew we had an outstanding talent when we gave him his debut.' That was back in 1991, but it remains as true in 2005 as it ever was.

Giggs has been a pivotal figure in United's dominance of the Premiership. There have been rivals but no other team can match their sustained record of success over recent years. And Giggs is the only player to have played in all eight of those title winning campaigns. Off the pitch, Ryan Giggs has always closely guarded his private life. But here he opens up for the first time, sharing details of the sometimes turbulent childhood that shaped him and the relationships that have mattered to him to reveal the man behind the famous number 11 red shirt. One thing seems clear: the Old Trafford crowd will be singing 'Giggs will tear you apart again!' for a few years yet.

Price=$11.70
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A Kick in the Grass

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:02 -0600

Price=$22.50
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Great Divide

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:01 -0600

The Great Divide is the absorbing inside story of two great English rivals, Arsenal and Spurs, and their rise to the challenges of the 1999-2000 season, now updated with three chapters on the 2000-2001 campaign. Not a match-by-match account, but an odyssey through the events and issues that shaped the game during the 1999-2000 season. The Great Divide reveals the way the two clubs are seen by the people who matter: the managers, the players, the directors, the fans and the media. For Arsenal the priority is a winning team. At Tottenham the priority has appeared to be to ensure good business. Now The Great Divide is fully updated in paperback, immediately after a period of high activity in north London. Arsenal and Tottenham are set to clash in the semi-final of the FA Cup in a year ending in a '1', and the Gunners have also made it through to the last stages of the Champions League. Meanwhile a new dawn may again be breaking at Spurs, as Sugar has finally relinquished the chairmanship, making way for Enic, who swiftly sacked George Graham when he appeared to be making progress, but have replaced him with one of White Hart Lane's favourite sons in Glenn Hoddle. Are the good times set to roll again? With unprecedented access to the boardroom, the press box, as VIP corporate freeloaders and as fans, Alex Fynn and Olivia Blair give a unique perspective on the state of play at two great football clubs. But this is not just a tale of the great north London rivalry, The Great Divide is a story of the money, hard graft, and the commerclalism rampant in the Premier League.
Price=$15.95
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Total Soccer Fitness

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:23:00 -0600

Price=$13.58
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How to Coach a Soccer Team

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:58 -0600

This book is essential for any coach who wants to harness this enthusiasm among youngsters to build a strong, motivated soccer team. Easy-to-follow drills for every aspect of the game, from warm-up to tactics. Whatever your team needs to work on you will find the solutions here. Whether you are selecting a goalkeeper or raising general fitness, this book is packed with practical tips and advice. Building a winning team has never been easier. Emphasizes fun and enjoyment throughout, ensuring that youngsters retain their passion and enthusiasm for the game while learning valuable skills such as team work and fair play.
Price=$21.09
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If You're Second You Are Nothing: Ferguson and Shankly

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:56 -0600

Bill Shankly was one of ten children from an Ayrshire mining village. Alex Ferguson was a shipyard worker's son who went on to become a toolmaker's shop steward. Both of them enjoyed distinguished but not outstanding playing careers. Both of them raged against the might of the rich in their early managerial days, and both of course will be remembered as two of the mightiest figures in the history of the English game. There is a rich seam that links the epic lives of Shankly and Ferguson, running between their enemy football strongholds in Liverpool and Manchester. It goes deeper than the myriad achievements of both men—three league titles for Shankly, eight championships and a European Cup for Ferguson. What binds them is their long love affairs with football, which were so consuming that a tragic form of rejection was almost inevitable. Shankly felt betrayed by the club he had built from the ground up in the 1960s, and when he died from a heart attack in 1981 the deep rift between him and Liverpool had not been healed. Equally, with Malcolm Glazer's takeover, Ferguson looks more and more like a man out of his time, a man whose once absolute authority over his players may be slipping. In this riveting dual biography Oliver Holt takes two of football's undisputed greats and shows what made both men tick. In part a celebration of two driven, charismatic and hard-nosed characters, this is also a poignant evocation of men not knowing how to let go of the game to which they have given so much.

Price=$35.00
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The Girls of Summer : The U.S. Women's Soccer Team and How It Changed the World

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:52 -0600

On July 10, 1999, the world of women's sports changed forever as the U.S. defeated China in the Women's World Cup soccer final in front of 90,000 spectators at the Rose Bowl--and millions more watching on television around the world.

In The Girls of Summer, Jere Longman tells the story of the women's team, their rise to world dominance, and their struggle with the United States Soccer Federation (U.S.S.F.) for the support, respect, and salary they deserve. Drawing on extensive personal interviews recorded before, during, and after the World Cup, Longman offers up portraits of all the players on the team--Akers, Hamm, Chastain, Milbrett, Overbeck, and the rest. Longman also addresses some of the issues surrounding the team and the Women's World Cup--how U.S.S.F. and the national media seriously underestimated the level of interest the tournament would generate; the questions of race and sexuality; and the positive role models these women provided to a nation of young girls--showing them that they, too, could achieve their dreams.

Some of Longman's statements ring false--millions of Europeans would be appalled to hear soccer described as a "Third World sport"--but overall, Girls of Summer is a fine tribute to the world champions. --M. Stein
Price=$5.60
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Alexis Sanchez: The Beautiful Game: Poetry in Motion (Volume 1)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:48 -0600

The Beautiful Game... Alexis Sanchez, the Wonder Boy from Chile, plays football with a grace in style that is magnificent, poetry in motion. Here are the collected essays that follow his meteoric rise to stardom with Spain's most successful team of the past decade, FC Barcelona.
Price=$7.55
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Dutch Soccer Drills

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:47 -0600

There are 180 more outstanding drill and small sided from Holland, home of one of the most respected and successful youth soccer development models in the world. It also includes exercises for: Dribbling, Passes, Shooting and Combination Play.
Price=$14.95
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More Than Just a Game: Soccer vs. Apartheid: The Most Important Soccer Story Ever Told

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:44 -0600

Timed perfectly for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the true story of how political prisoners under apartheid found hope and dignity through soccer
In the hell that was Robben Island, inmates united courageously in an act of protest. Beginning in 1964, they requested the right to play soccer during their exercise periods. Denied repeatedly, they risked beatings and food deprivation by repeating their request for three years. Finally granted this right, the prisoners banded together to form a multi-tiered, pro-level league that ran for more than two decades and served as an impassioned symbol of resistance against apartheid. Former Robben Island inmate Nelson Mandela noted in the documentary FIFA: 90 Minutes for Mandela, âSoccer is more than just a gameâ¦. The energy, passion, and dedication this game created made us feel alive and triumphant despite the situation we found ourselves in.â

Price=$25.99
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MESSI: La leyenda (Spanish Edition)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:43 -0600

Leo Messi es considerado actualmente como el mejor jugador de fútbol del mundo. Pero detrás del personaje descubrimos a un hombre con una gran fuerza que contrasta con la timidez que le caracteriza fuera de los terrenos de juego.

El autor ha seguido de cerca los acontecimientos deportivos más importantes del futbolista para medios de comunicación europeos de referencia y así lo demuestra con este libro en el que repasa la vida de uno de los más grandes deportistas de todos los tiempos. Es el único que ha tenido acceso a la familia, entrenadores, profesores y amigos.

Luca Caioli (Milán, 1958) es escritor y periodista. Ha trabajado para distintos medios en Francia (jefe de deportes de Euronews), en Italia (Il Manifesto, l'Unitá, La Repubblica, Il Corriere della Sera, La Gazzetta dello Sport y Rai 3) y en Reino Unido (Granada TV).
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The Soccer Method - Defending (Soccer)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:41 -0600

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Eggshells: Roy Keane at Ipswich Town 2009-2011 (Desert Island Football Histories)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:40 -0600

Roy Keane was controversial as a player, but was undeniably a great one. He was controversial as a manager, and might yet become a great one. He had already touched the heights and the depths in charge at Sunderland. He then arrived at Ipswich Town, a 'family club', taking on the role once filled by Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson.

The next 20 months became pure theatre for the club's supporters and the media - both local and national. The spotlight was fierce and relentless. This was Roy Keane's Ipswich Town.

Having targeted immediate promotion, Keane instead found his side wallowing at the foot of the table, winless until the 15th game, on the last day of October. The club broke unwanted records and the hearts of fans yearning for a return to the glory days.

And with the struggles came the confrontations. The club seemed gripped by fear. There was talk of eggshells, with players too scared to perform, and journalists - young and old - too scared to speak when eye-balled by Keane's icy glare.

The fans also incurred his wrath. But Keane's honest approach also earned him many admirers in Suffolk. His turbulent spell in charge will live long in the memory. Was he the wrong man for the wrong club, or the right man sacked too soon? Judge for yourself.

Author Ian Oxborrow is a sports journalist with The Daily Telegraph who has been watching Ipswich Town for more than 20 years.

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Goal: The Ball Doesn't Go In By Chance: Management Ideas from the World of Football

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:36 -0600

GET TO THE TOP OF YOUR GAME

What can managers learn from the successes - and mistakes - of some of the world's greatest
football clubs?

In Goal, Ferran Soriano, Former Vice-President of Barcelona Football Club, shows you how to lead your team in a high-pressure environment and explores how the choices you make in the heat of the moment can have far-reaching effects on the future of your business. With his inside knowledge, this book is filled with fascinating insights into the behind-the-scenes world of international football.

Goal shows how good management and strong leadership in every area of your organization - talent and retention, marketing and public relations, strategy and risk - are crucial to success. With colourful examples from the fast-paced world of football, Ferran Soriano brings this guide to management style and strategy to life.
Price=$40.00
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The Official Arsenal Opus: eBook Edition (Opus eBook Editions)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:34 -0600

"The Arsenal Opus is a fantastic celebration of Arsenal Football Club. The team has always been at the forefront of both domestic and European football ... [this] is a real testament to the history and majesty of one of the greatest clubs in Europe."

- Arsène Wenger

The history of Arsenal FC has never been told before in such depth. Written with the full cooperation of the Club and focusing on the Highbury years from 1913 to 2006 and the move to Emirates Stadium, the Official Arsenal Opus: eBook Edition celebrates the achievements of the past and heralds the promise of a golden future for the club.

- Includes an introduction by Arsène Wenger, as well as the most revealing interview ever with the most successful manager in Arsenal's history

- Divided into eras and covering all the key players and managers who have shaped the development of Arsenal into one of the world's most famous clubs

- Featuring a massive cast of Arsenal legends past and present, including Charlie George, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Frank McLintock, Freddie Ljungberg, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Steve Bould, David O'Leary, Pat Jennings, David Seaman, Ray Parlour, Bob Wilson, George Graham, Cesc Fabregas, Lee Dixon, Nigel Winterburn, Thierry Henry, Terry Neill, Jens Lehmann, Liam Brady, John Radford and many more

- Tributes to legends including Tom Whittaker, the Compton brothers, Joe Mercer, Billy Wright, Joe Baker, Herbert Chapman, Alex James, Eddie Hapgood and David Rocastle

- Supporters including Mark Ramprakash, Frankie Dettori, Marco Pierre-White and Ian Poulter explain the roots of their passion for the Club

- Fine sportswriters Sue Mott and David Miller offer a fresh take on Arsenal's illustrious history, while ex-Arsenal player-turned-journalist Alan Smith's relationship with the club and players brings the inside story on some of Arsenal's most important figures and moments

This is the ultimate story of Arsenal Football Club.

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Tottenham Hotspur: The Biography

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:29 -0600

The official biography of one of Britain's best-loved soccer clubs - packed with stats, facts and trivia.
Price=$21.12
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The World Cup's Strangest Moments: Oddball Characters and Memorable Matches from Over 75 Years of Football's Greatest Tournament (Strangest series)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:25 -0600

The World Cup has been called The Greatest Show on Earth. And if 90 minutes plus overtime and penalties is just the sort of entertainment you like, this book is guaranteed to score. Along with a supporting cast of dodgy refs, eccentric mascots, and manic managers, there are shameful fixes, outrageous cheats, and the most unpronounceable team of all. From Uruguay 1930 to Korea-Japan 2002 and beyond—here are the famous, the infamous, and the downright bizarre.

Price=$13.00
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Ajax, Barcelona, Cruyff

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:24 -0600

Between 1974 and 1997 Frits Barend and Henk van Dorp have conducted numerous interviews with Johan Cruyff, one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. In these extraordinarily candid interviews, Cruyff talks about how he learnt his trade, going on to play football for Barcelona and Ajax, two of the world's greatest club side. He also talks about the philosophy behind 'total football', the driving force behind the great Dutch side of the seventies, and a style of football many top teams attempt to emulate today. Then there was the eight years of success as manager of Barcelona, one of the most stressful jobs in the game, and back to Ajax, where with his emphasis on youth and home-grown talent, he put together another team of fantastic ability.
Price=$18.60
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The Spanish Soccer Coaching Bible: Youth and Club

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:22 -0600

The maestro of Spanish soccer gives his insights and training suggestions for goalkeepers. Laureano Ruiz is truly the guru of Spanish soccer. He has helped to develop some of the most highly skilled players in the world, including Ivan Helguera (Spain,Real Madrid), Ivan de la Pena (Spain, Lazio and as a coach at Barcelona had a huge influence on Hristo Stoichkov and even the great Johan Cruyff. This excellent book contains hundreds of drills and games, all clearly described with objectives and the appropriate age levels.
Price=$10.21
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Defensive Soccer Tactics

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:21 -0600

Prepare your defense for the most challenging offensive attacks! Defensive Soccer Tactics provides complete coverage of individual and team defensive systems, strategies, and tactics, with more than 100 diagrams that illustrate proper defensive positioning.

No other book offers the depth of information in Defensive Soccer Tactics. Learn to assess the defensive system and strategies that best suit your players, and gain insight to help you adjust your defense during a match. You'll find coaching points that make it easy to grasp the concepts presented and exercises designed to help your players master your chosen defense and shut down their opponents.

The book follows a building-block approach, progressing from individual skills to team defense skills, systems, and strategies. Defensive Soccer Tactics includes chapters on

- covering and marking,
- support and recovery,
- forcing the opponent's direction,
- man-to-man coverage,
- zone coverage,
- combination defense,
- team defensive depth,
- coordination among teammates,
- goalkeeper responsibilities,
- high-pressure attack,
- offside trap, and
- door-bolt defense (catenaccio).

Defensive Soccer Tactics gives you everything you need to prepare your defense for the challenges from the opposition. Soon your team will contain even the most explosive offenses—and completely shut down everyone else!

Price=$19.95
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A Coach's Guide to Successful Soccer Practices: Drills and Activities to Create Champions

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:17 -0600

The A Coach's Guide to Successful Soccer Practices: Drills and Activities to Create Champions is comprised of eight chapters with over eighty drills covering basic skills, small completive games, and fitness activities. Also included are skill ideas for youngsters, warm-up activities, circuit training information, and more.

The drills and activities can benefit an experienced coach, an interested parent, or an assistant coach. The drills/activities:

• Are coded by the number of players needed—a concept omitted in most soccer books
• Are great for players of all skill levels
• Have diagrams that are clear, uncluttered, and explained in everyday language
• Can be used inside or outside and require small areas
• Are ideal for coaching young players
• Includes ideas for teaching skill techniques
• Are ideal for today's electronic devices.
• Provides challenging and competitive soccer drills that make even novice coaches’ practices successful
• Keep a players interested thus giving an additional benefit of freeing the coach for individual guidance and instruction

Suppose this happens to you.

"Mommy, Daddy, if you don't coach us, then we can't have a team." The words bring terror to a parent's heart.

You don't know anything about coaching soccer. Or you might think, “I played some soccer when I was a kid, but coaching—where do I start?”

Now instead of feeling frustrated, you have A Coach's Guide to Successful Soccer Practices: Drills and Activities to Create Champions, which can give you direction and guidance in coaching

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Combination Play - Forward Passing - Finishing (German Soccer Drill Collections)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:16 -0600

This e-book is the second part of the German Soccer Drills Collection series "One Touch and Combination Play" . It contains 33 drills to improve the abilities your players in the fields of combination play, forward passing and finishing.

- Direct passing in square formation (7 levels)
- Direct passing in figure eight (15 levels)
- Y pattern (7 levels)
- Brazilian combination (4 levels)

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One Touch and Combination Play (German Soccer Drill Collections)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:15 -0600

Improve your soccer training sessions with new drills. This ebook contains 29 outstanding drills to improve your players' abilities in the fields of one touch and combination play. Practice direct passes, fast combinations and successful attacking.

Each drill approved by Peter Schreiner (Institute for Youth Soccer) and Norbert Elgert (U19, Schalke 04) and his team.
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His Way: The Brian Clough Story

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:13 -0600

Brian Clough is arguably the finest manager to ever have plied his trade in top-flight football in the UK. His name is synonymous with two things: Nottingham Forest and Derby County football clubs. He took these lower, second division East Midlands clubs from obscurity and turned them into national and European champions. With Nottingham Forest, Clough would become world famous for achieving unprecedented success in the 1970s and 1980s with their rise to the top flight, breaking the then monopoly of Liverpool, and winning back to back European Cups. He produced a long line of great players such as John McGovern, Martin O'Neil, Kenny Burns, John Robertson, Des Walker, and Roy Kean. Apart from the football persona, he was a man who never backed down from an argument, no matter if is was with club directors, the FA Chairman, or even the Prime Minister. Famous for his outspoken manner, ideals, and beliefs, Brian Clough was a one off, and with his death football lost a true sporting icon. Following on from his acclaimed biography of 1993, award winning sport's writer, Patrick Murphy now takes time to update the original book, and also add a poignant tribute to a close personal friend.

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The Lost Babes: Manchester United and the Forgotten Victims of Munich

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:06 -0600

A moving story of how a legendary football team was lost to tragedy - and how this disaster irrevocably altered the lives of the survivors and the bereaved families, and ultimately brought shame on the biggest football club in the world.

The Manchester United team Matt Busby had built in the fifties from the club's successful youth policy seemed destined to dominate football for many years. Such was the power of the 'Busby Babes' that they seemed invincible. The average age of the side which won the Championship in 1955-56 was just 22, the youngest ever to achieve such a feat. A year later, when they were Champions again, nothing, it seemed, would prevent this gifted young team from reigning for the next decade.

But then came 6 February 1958, the day that eight Manchester United players died on a German airfield in the 'Munich Air Disaster' - a date to be forever etched in the annals of sporting tragedy.

Duncan Edwards, Eddie Colman, Tommy Taylor, Roger Byrne...the names were already enshrined in legend before the air crash, but Munich in many ways earned them immortality. They have never grown old.

Jeff Connor traces the rise of the greatest Manchester United side of all time, alongside a vibrant portrait of England in the 1950s, but he also paints a dark picture of a club that enriched itself on the myth of Munich while neglecting the families of the dead and the surviving players. The repercussions and the toll the disaster took on so many linger to the present day.

Drawing on extensive interviews with the Munich victims and players of that era, The Lost Babes is the definitive account of British football's golden age, a poignant story of the protracted effects of loss and a remorseless dissection of the how the richest football club in the world turned its back on its own players and their families.

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The Road to Lisbon: A Novel

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:03 -0600

We did it by playing football. Pure, beautiful, inventive football. May 1967: The summer of love. Anything seems possible. Sex, drugs, rock `nâ roll... and football. Celtic FCâs home-grown team travel to Lisbon, to face the mighty Inter Milan in a bid to become champions of Europe. For their manager, Jock Stein, it is the culmination of a long personal journey which began in the darkness of the Lanarkshire coalmines. After years of hardship, despair and rejection, he has created an irresistible attacking force who are out to free European football from the stranglehold of defensive tactics. For Tim, a Celtic fanatic, the road trip to Portugal with his four friends marks a coming of age. Sixties London - and the love of a beautiful woman - is calling him, but can he leave behind his family and friends for a heady new world? The Road to Lisbon intertwines Jock and Timâs personal accounts of the seven days up to and including that legendary night in the EstÃ¡dio Nacional. It is about the underdogâs quest for identity against the odds, of hopes and dreams, of self-discovery, courage and of triumph over adversity.

Hinter den Kulissen von Hertha BSC (German Edition)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:22:02 -0600

Hertha BSC ist Berlins Fußballclub Nr. 1. Weder Kriege, Skandale noch die Teilung Berlins haben den Verein in 120 Jahren ruinieren können.
Dieses kompakte Büchlein des renommierten Journalisten Hajo Schumacher beschreibt die Abstürze und Höhenflüge der Hertha, blickt hinter die Kulissen des Vereins und seiner Nachwuchsschmiede, porträtiert Management und Fans.
Ein Muss für jeden Hertha-Fan, der informiert sein und mitreden will. Mit vielen Zahlen, Fakten und Tabellen.

Aus dem Inhalt:

Teil 1: Hemmungslos geweint - Die Fans
Ultras
Prominente Fans
Hertha in Zahlen
Fanklubs

Teil 2: Abstürze und Höhenflüge - Die Geschichte
Als der Fußball zum Propagandamittel wurde
Namensgebung
Entstehung und Gegenwart des Klubs
Die Erfolge
Hertha-Trainer

Teil 3: Wir wollen Persönlichkeiten - Der Nachwuchs
Verhaltenskodex für Eltern
Werte eines Herthaners
Tagesablauf des Nachwuchses

Teil 4: Berlins spannendste Baustelle - Das Management
Auch sie sind Hertha BSC
Herthas Präsidenten und Manager
Sie arbeiten im Hintergrund
Herthas soziales Engagement
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Highbury: The Story Of Arsenal In N5

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:59 -0600

Kicking off with the story of the original “soccer czar,â Sir Henry Norris, who bulldozed through opposition to move Woolwich Arsenal to north London, Jon Spurling's all-encompassing history of Arsenal's time at Highbury features testimony from a myriad of sources—from the peanut sellers, turnstile operators, local publicans and fans, through the likes of Bob Wilson, Liam Brady, George Graham, and Lee Dixon. An unflinching look at the last century in the club's history, this compendium tells the story of local opposition to the club's move, the construction of the impressive art deco East and West stands in the thirties, the assembling of the various title-winning sides, and culminates in the story of local opposition to the club's more recent move in 2004. Having written three previous titles on Arsenal's history, Jon Spurling is well placed to produce this definitive volume.

Price=$22.90
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Fantasy Football (Soccer to Yanks): The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Football/Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:56 -0600

No other book covers fantasy football/soccer in such detail. Perfect for the beginner and experienced footballer. A great gift for the football/soccer fan in your life. The first book to comprehensively describe fantasy football/soccer and tell you how to win your league championship! Answers these questions: -Why play fantasy football(soccer)? -Where do I start? -How do I pick the right league? -How do I score points? -Who do I start each week? Provides: -Explanation of English Premier League, Major League Soccer and fantasy football/soccer rules -Draft Tips -Draft Strategies including traditional draft, VBD, auction and keeper -Vital Resources to help -And much more...
Price=$14.95
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When Football was Football: Newcastle United: A Nostalgic Look at a Century of the Club

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:48 -0600

This is a superbly presented collection of photographs of Newcastle United Football Club from the early days until 1992, freshly selected from over 10,000 images in the Daily Mirror archive. These evocative pictures, many previously unpublished, chart the rise of one of the most talked about football clubs in the English game.

Price=$22.76
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SOCCER INJURIES: HOW TO AVOID A LIGAMENT SPRAIN (ACL TEAR), MUSCLE STRAIN (GROIN PULL), OVERUSE INJURY (SHIN SPLINTS) AND HEAD INJURY (CONCUSSION)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:44 -0600

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS INJURIES
CHAPTER 2: EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP)
CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
CHaPTER 4: IMMEDIATE TREATMENT OF COMMON SPORT INJURIES
CHAPTER 5: Factors Affecting Choice of Treatment
CHAPTER 6: P.I.E.R
CHAPTER 7: ACUTE (TRAUMATIC) INJURIES
CHAPTER 8: CONTUSIONS
CHAPTER 9: SPRAINS
CHAPTER 10: STRAINS ('PuLL', 'TEAR')
CHAPTER 11: TREATMENT OF ACUTE INJURIES
CHAPTER 12: CHRONIC (OVERUSE) CONDITIONS.
CHAPTER 13: Treatment of Chronic InjuriesCHAPTER 14: CONCUSSIONS
CHAPTER 15: MINOR WOUND CARE
CHAPTER 16: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
APPENDIX A: PLAYER MEDICAL CARD
APPENDIX B: EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARD
APPENDIX C: SPORT SPECIFIC FIRST AID KIT
APPENDIX D: THE TRUTH ABOUT EARLY SPECILIAZATION
APPENDIX E: THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
APPENDIX F: WHICH SHOE FITS YOU?
APPENDIX G: ADVANCED MYOFASCIAL STRETCHES
APPENDIX H: PREDISPOSING FACTORS TO FEMALE ACL INJURIES
APPENDIX I: 6 week sample ACL Injury Prevention Program
APPENDIX J: BAREFOOT TRAINING
APPENDIX K: GROIN INJURIES -A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
APPENDIX l: HAMSTRING INJURIES- ARE HAMSTRINGS TIGHT?

Soccer is not considered a contact sport; however there is a lot of physical interaction and some of it is uncontrollable.

Most injuries are preventable if the common causes of the injuries are understood and proper training, coaching and officiating are in place.The simplest way to treat an injury is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Not all injuries are preventable; however, the majority of injuries in soccer are preventable. Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of injuries helps to prevent a minor injury from becoming a major injury.

Prevention of soccer injuries includes and is not limited to proper dynamic warm up, warm down/cool down, strength, power, flexibility, endurance and positive mind set.

Injury prevention starts before the athlete begins his or her activity.

Conditioning for the prevention of injury is vital and must include the following: strength, dynamic flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination.

Strength- Sport specific strength is necessary to prevent injury. Strength training is sport and position specific. Soccer players need to focus on building strength for the lower quadrant of the body. Hip flexor strength is very important for both running and shooting.

Eccentric strength is needed for the hip flexors (leg muscles that raise the knee to the chest) and adductors (leg muscles of the inner thigh).
Eccentric strength is lengthening of the muscle while under tension. Athletes need to have a good base of strength to be able to develop power, strength and endurance.

Dynamic Flexibility- Athletes with active limited range of motion predispose themselves to injury by moving their muscles through an untrained range of motion. Muscle strains, ligament sprains and inadequate performance result.
It is important for athletes to have functional range of motion for muscles in the groin area, the hamstrings, quads and calf muscles.

Endurance- Sport and position specific muscular and cardio-respiratory endurance allows the athlete to compete at their highest level from beginning to end.

A tired athlete is predisposed to injury because they have difficulty maintaining proper technique, balance and coordination at a peak level and therefore falter.
Balance- Body awareness and balance are learned skills. This occurs with practice and ties in with coordination. This becomes an unconscious effort after a period of time.

Coordination- Athletes who do not have the skills and coordination required for their sport predispose themselves to injury by attempting drills and activities that they are not prepared for. It is important for the athlete to be technically strong with his/her skills.
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My Liverpool Home

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:43 -0600

KennyÂ Dalglish discusses his career, details of his departure from Blackburn, and his position as Newcastle's manager

Among the figures whose feats have earned a special place in Liverpudlian hearts, Dalglish stands at the top along with Bill Shankly. Dalglish is often shown alongside Rafael Benitez, Steven Gerrard, and Fernando Torres. Dealing with Dalglishâs long relationship with football, this memoir tellsÂ how heÂ grew up playing for Jock Stein at Celtic, later returning as a co-manager with John Barnes. He won 102 Scotland caps and had a memorable period in charge of Newcastle United. Dalglish also focuses on Liverpool, the underrated brilliance of Bob Paisley, the influence of the Boot Room, andÂ the personalities he has encountered in the game, both as an active participant and a supposedly detached observer.

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Coaching Girls' Soccer: From the How-To's of the Game to Practical Real-World Advice--Your Definitive Guide to Successfully Coaching Girls

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:39 -0600

Coach Girls for Success on and off the Field
Girls rule! Coaching girls' soccer is a challenge and also a wonderful experience. Witness a game-winning penalty kick or a goalie who saves an almost unstoppable ball, and you can't help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on the players' faces are great rewards for parents and often the signs of a good coachâthe type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there?
Perfect for coaches of girls up to age 13, Coaching Girls' Soccer includes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your team. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie eager to take the field running, you'll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including:
Â·Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching soccer
Â·Tips on what girls want and need from their soccer experience
Â·Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way
Â·Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies
Â·And much more!
Now you can be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the soccer field and in the game of life.
Price=$17.00
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Please Don't Go

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:37 -0600

In July 2009, former Celtic and Wales soccer star John Hartson was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which had also spread to his lungs and brain. But before his treatment even began, John came to the brink of death after contracting pneumonia, ceasing to breathe and undergoing emergency brain surgery. Against all the odds, he pulled through, and in Please Don't Go he documents his incredible fight for life.Profoundly moving, John's own story is interwoven with the poignant recollections of his pregnant wife, Sarah, as well as with extracts from his sister Victoria's personal diary. This remarkable book covers the five-week period during which John's survival was most in jeopardy.John's truly inspirational account of how he has managed to overcome a very aggressive form of cancer will offer hope and courage to others affected by the disease. It is a touching and ultimately uplifting insight into the bravery of the popular football hero, who has fought back to full health in the face of adversity.
Price=$13.03
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North American Soccer League Encyclopedia

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:35 -0600

Price=$29.95
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Winning at All Costs: A Scandalous History of Italian Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:33 -0600

The 2006 World Cup final between Italy and France was a down-and-dirty game, marred by French superstar Zidane's head-butting of Italian defender Materazzi. But viewers were also exposed to the poetry, force, and excellence of the Italian game; as operatic as Verdi and as cunning as Machiavelli, it seemed to open a window into the Italian soul. John Foot's epic history shows what makes Italian soccer so unique. Mixing serious analysis and comic storytelling, Foot describes its humble origins in northern Italy in the 1890s to its present day incarnation where soccer is the national civic religion. A story that is reminiscent of Gangs of New York and A Clockwork Orange, Foot shows how the Italian game — like its political culture — has been overshadowed by big business, violence, conspiracy, and tragedy, how demagogues like Benito Mussolini and Silvio Berlusconi have used the game to further their own political ambitions. But Winning at All Costs also celebrates the sweet moments — the four World Cup victories, the success of Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, the role soccer played in the resistance to Nazism, and the great managers and players who show that Italian soccer is as irresistible as Italy itself.

Price=$7.98
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FIFA World Soccer Records 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:30 -0600

Soccer is the world's most-watched sport, live and on television--and the game's profile has never been higher. This officially recognized, bestselling anthology of soccer facts and figures has now been fully updated and revised with exciting new features, including:

-Expanded coverage of the world's principal soccer-plying nations, including new entries on Slovakia, Chile, Japan, and South Korea

-The latest record-breaking achievements of all the featured countries

Price=$19.77
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Celtic: A Biography in Nine Lives

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:27 -0600

"Celtic: A Biography in Nine Lives" takes its structure from nine key individuals associated with the club since its inception, and touches on aspects of that person's life to explore key themes in the club's history. From John Glass, their tenacious first President and Willie Maley, who played in Celtic's first match against Rangers in 1888, to the legendary Jock Stein, who led the club to European glory in 1967 and Martin O'Neill, the most popular and successful manager since Stein, Kevin McCarra explores the history and recounts the flavour of this unique football institution.
Price=$37.50
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Soccer: Steps to Success - 3rd Edition

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:26 -0600

Master each key skill on the soccer field with Soccer, Third Edition: Steps to Success. This comprehensive guide contains progressive instruction for optimal learning of individual techniques and team tactics.

Improve your skills in dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defending, tackling, heading, and goalkeeping with the help of clear, detailed descriptions and accompanying illustrations of all fundamental techniques and variations. Then learn how and when to apply those skills in game situations, such as winning one-on-one matchups or attacking and defending individually or as part of a team. More than 155 drills hone your skills and gauge your readiness to move on to the next step through a clear, easy-to-follow scoring system.

Become a complete player able to perform a variety of skills and execute basic tactics consistently and successfully. Soccer, Third Edition: Steps to Success has helped more than 80,000 players like you take their game to a much higher level.

See all the titles available in the Steps to Success Series.

Price=$12.76
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My Life in Football

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:24 -0600

Combining both his Manchester United and England playing days, the book is structured chronologically and focuses on the key incidents in Sir Bobbyâs football story—the famous, and the less well-known—illustrated with photographs of the very moments in question. These photographs, many of which have rarely been seen, are accompanied by extended captions to bring them to life. Every shot tells a wonderful story and offers an insight into the character of the man. Where possible, those alongside Sir Bobby in each photo also tell their side of the story of that captured moment, providing a remarkable visual commentary of a phenomenal sporting life.

Price=$35.11
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From the Cowshed to the Kop: My Autobiography

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:21 -0600

In a playing career spanning nearly two decades, Peter Cormack became a real fans' favourite both at Hibernian FC and with the mighty Liverpool team of the 1970s. Snatched from under the noses of local rivals Hearts, Peter Cormack soon established himself as a skilful and immensely talented midfielder in an excellent Hibs side and went on to score 75 goals in 182 appearances including in the legendary game against Napoli when Hibs beat the Italian giants 5-0 at Easter Road to overturn a seemingly impossible 4-1 deficit. In 1970, he moved to Nottingham Forest, partly as a result of receiving a 12-match ban for two consecutive red cards and realizing it was finally time to move on. After Forest were relegated, Peter Cormack was signed for Liverpool by the legendary Bill Shankly and joined Reds heroes Kevin Keegan, Tommy Smith and Emlyn Hughes in a team that would later go on to conquer the footballing world. In Cormack's time, however, Liverpool were warming up for European Cup glory with a League Championship, a UEFA Cup double and an FA Cup victory. After a serious injury, Ray Kennedy took over his role in the team and Cormack's time at Liverpool came to an abrupt end. Following a stint at Bristol City and a short time playing alongside George Best back at Hibs, Cormack went into football management, with mixed fortunes, but his lasting achievements in the game both north and south of the border are told with honesty and humour along with some rare insights into some of the greats of the game.
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Hillsborough: The Truth

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:17 -0600

First published in 1999 to universal acclaim, Hillsborough has been established as the definitive, unique account of the disaster in which 96 men, women, and children died; hundreds were injured; and thousands were traumatized. Detailing the appalling treatment endured by the bereaved and survivors in the immediate aftermath and the inhumanity of the identification process, this book reveals the inadequacies of the police investigations, official inquiries, and inquests, and uncovers the systematic review and alteration of South Yorkshire police statements conducted with the approval of police investigators and Lord Justice Taylorâs inquiry. It also examines the subsequent private prosecution and trial of two senior police officers in 2000. Using verbatim accounts, Scraton's analysis demonstrates the inadequacy of legal processes and the remarkable breadth of judicial discretion undermining and inhibiting such cases. Powerful, disturbing, and harrowing, Hillsborough: The Truth exposes the institutional complacency that made a tragedy on this scale inevitable. It shows the lawâs failure to provide appropriate means of access, disclosure, and redress for those facing the consequences of institutional neglect and personal negligence, and it tells how ordinary people suffer when those in authority sacrifice truth and accountability to protect their reputations. In this new edition, Scraton reflects critically on two decades of legal and policy reform, on the long-term consequences of media-hyped, untruthful allegations made against Liverpool fans, and on the continuing struggles of the bereaved and survivors who have campaigned relentlessly for truth, acknowledgement, and justice.

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Coaching Youth Soccer-5th Edition

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:15 -0600

Participation in youth soccer continues to grow, creating a greater demand for coaches than ever before. You might be a parent who has never played soccer, but you now find yourself on the sidelines wondering what you've gotten yourself into.

Over the years, tens of thousands of coaches in your situation have turned to the American Sport Education Program's (ASEP) Coaching Youth Soccer book, and this new fifth edition delivers even more information in an improved format to help calm your fears, identify and organize your tasks and responsibilities, and bolster your confidence as a coach.

Written by ASEP in conjunction with Sam Snow, director of coaching for US Youth Soccer, Coaching Youth Soccer is the resource for coaches of athletes ages 14 and under. It presents sport- and age-specific coaching tips and advice as well as general coaching principles and information on sport first aid that coaches need for success on and off the field.

This fifth edition includes over 45 activities and 40 coaching tips, combined with more than 70 photos and 50 illustrations, all in a reorganized format to make it even more practical for coaches. Chapters on attacking and defending, along with a new chapter on goalkeeping, are included to provide more in-depth information on playing these positions. The sport first aid section has been expanded to include guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on dealing with concussion (soccer is second only to football in frequency of concussion).

Part of the long-running Coaching Youth Sport Series, Coaching Youth Soccer provides a dynamic and effective method for teaching soccer fundamentals, making it a must-read for youth soccer coaches preparing to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of working with young athletes.

author: ASEP Pages: 216
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The Management: Scotland's Great Football Bosses

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:12 -0600

'an outstanding piece of work . . . utterly compelling' - Scotland on Sunday 'a magisterial study' - The Herald 'inspiring' - The Scotsman 'Scotland's record as a producer of outstanding managers dwarfs that of any other country in the world. This excellent book provides vivid and fascinating insights into that remarkable distinction' - Hugh McIlvanney 'A superb book which examines the contribution Scottish managers have made to the global game' - Scottish Daily Mail 'A book that is already being viewed as a seminal tome' - Daily Record Why has Scotland produced so many of the best football managers in the world? Based on exclusive interviews with the men themselves, their players or close friends and family, Michael Grant and Rob Robertson delve into the very heart of Scottish life, society and football to reveal the huge contribution that managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Jock Stein, Jim McLean, Kenny Dalglish, Walter Smith and a host of others have made to the world game. This original, brilliantly-realised and critically acclaimed study profiles the character and methods of each of the great Scottish managers, analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and examines their impact on both club and international football. It is a deeply-researched and compelling story which presents new material on many of the greats, particularly Busby and Stein, and highlights the enormous Old Firm contributions of, among others, Willie Maley, Bill Struth and Graeme Souness.

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Pressing

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:10 -0600

A comprehensive overview of one of the most widely used collective defensive tactics in modern soccer: PRESSING.

Minimizing the space and time available to an opponent in possession is the goal of the pressing game and if successful will undoubtedly lead to counterattack opportunities and more goals!

This book explains the tactical concepts and offers a number of exercises to work on the pressing game in both the attacking and defensive zones.
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When Football was Football: Liverpool: A Nostalgic Look at a Century of the Club

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:07 -0600

This is a unique and magnificent collection of photos of the Liverpool Football Club from the early days until 1992. These superb photos, many of them previously unpublished, document the rise of the most successful football club in the English game.

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Official Rules of Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:04 -0600

Fully revised and updated for the upcoming 2006-2007 season, this is the 'must have' guide to all the rules and regulations of the world's most popular game. It contains everything that players, coaches, and officials will need to know in order to fully enjoy the "beautiful game". "The 2007 Official Rules of Soccer" also features numerous helpful diagrams, illustrating the field of play, complex rules - such as the offside rule, and signals by the referees and assistant referees.
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The Last Champions

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:21:00 -0600

When the Leeds United players celebrated winning the championship in April 1992, they could not have had an inkling of how momentous the occasion was. Manchester United, losers at Liverpool that sunny Sunday afternoon, had now gone 25 years without winning the league. Howard Wilkinson's side, promoted just two seasons ago, could bring back the glory days to Leeds. But Wilkinson would prove to be the last English manager to win the league. In 1992, football changed beyond all recognition.Twenty years on, The Last Champions looks back at the roots of that success and the amazing cast of characters who came together to fashion the triumph. As in his acclaimed book The Fallen, Dave Simpson's quest to catch up with the protagonists of the era, from the visionary Sergeant Wilko, top scorer Lee Chapman and unsung heroes like Mike Whitlow and Carl Shutt (not forgetting Eric Cantona, of course), sees him unearth some extraordinary untold stories.And he finds that The Last Champions were also the last ordinary people to win the league, before the Premier League saw skyrocketing wages, billionaire foreign owners and the dictates of television taking the game away from the fans. It is the brilliantly told story of the end of an era.
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Soccer Anatomy

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:59 -0600

Take an inside look at the worldâs most popular sport. Soccer Anatomy will show you how to elevate your game by increasing strength, speed, and agility for more accurate passes and powerful shots.

Soccer Anatomy includes 79 exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting muscles in action.

SoccerAnatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the pitch and in the game. Illustrations of the active muscles involved in kicking, heading, tackling, and diving show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to soccer performance.

From attacking to defending to goalkeeping, Soccer Anatomy will improve every aspect of your game. Youâll learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas based on your style of play, personal needs, and goals. And you can prepare for competition by minimizing injuries using a system developed by FIFAâs medical research program.

Combining authoritative advice, expert instruction, and stunning four-color illustrations, Soccer Anatomy is truly an inside look at this one-of-a-kind sport. Whether youâre a player, coach, or fan, if youâre serious about soccer, this is one book you need to own.

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Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America's First Soccer Capital

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:55 -0600

Soccer Made in St. Louis covers the history, playing styles, and evolution of the world s most popular sport in the nation s original soccer capital, St. Louis. Starting with the first reported game in 1875, the book details the teams, the players, and the organizers who brought home national championships at every level of soccer. Author and longtime St. Louis soccer writer Dave Lange tells the stories of those who took the game from the sandlots of St. Louis to soccer s biggest stage, the World Cup. From Harry Ratican, the first St. Louisan to gain nationwide soccer fame; to the six St. Louisans who led the United States to the biggest upset in World Cup history; to Lori Chalupny, who helped the U.S. Womens National Team to Olympic gold; the book covers the rich heritage of soccer in St. Louis and shows how the sport is woven into the fabric of the city s makeup.
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The Complete Book of Coaching Youth Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:50 -0600

This is the definitive manual for coaching America"s fastest-growing sport for kids aged 8-19. Written for both beginning and seasoned coaches, The Complete Book of Coaching Youth Soccer shows you--in concise, easy-to-understand terms--how to organize, motivate, and lead your youth soccer team to success on the field. Included are: Step-by-step teaching points Rules and strategies of the game More than 100 illustrative diagrams More than 75 practice and competitive drills Complete 10-week season plans for each of three separate age groups Designed for easy, on-the-field reference, author Simon Whitehead"s proven practice drills are designed progressively to develop maximum skills for both individual and team play. Simon Whitehead lives in Minneapolis and has coached high school and college soccer in England and in the United States for more than ten years. Using proven European teaching methods, he shows the soccer coach how to maximize each young player"s enthusiasm, involvement, and personal success in soccer.
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Official English Leagues' Football Records 2011 (Barclays Premier League)

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:49 -0600

A reference that will keep soccer fans entertained for hours, this guide is a must both for settling—and starting—arguments

Packed with records from the Premier League since its launch in the 1992-93 season, this comprehensive collection of facts will satisfy any fan. A special section has been dedicated to the 2009-10 season, detailing everything to know about the most recent Barclays Premier League campaign. As well as the staple appearances and goalscoring records, there is data on assists, clean sheets, a fascinating “half-time” league table, disciplinary records, and much more. In addition there are such topics as Premier League clubs' records throughout, awards, international appearances, attendance records, managers records, stadiums, transfer records, and television and media coverage. There is also the fun factor—mascots, DVDs, chart hits, beach balls, and other snippets of trivia.

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Coaching Kids to Play Soccer: Everything You Need to Know to Coach Kids from 6 to 16

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:46 -0600

COACHES AND PARENTS OF SOCCER PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!

Revised and updated with new information, drills, diagrams, and photos, this friendly, easy-to-use, fully illustrated guide shows coaches how to run a successful soccer team -- no matter how much experience they have or what level of soccer they coach. From building a roster to making sure everyone has a ride home at the end of the game and everything in between:

• SETTING UP THE FIRST PRACTICE

• TEACHING THE BASICS

• DEVELOPING SKILL THROUGH DRILLS AND EXERCISES

• LEARNING THE RULES

• ENCOURAGING FAIR PLAY AND HEALTHY COMPETITION

Emphasizing that kids should have fun, stay active, and learn about team spirit and competition, win or lose, the authors detail every step of building a soccer team that plays well and plays healthy, while having a great time.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the game, Coaching Kids to Play Soccer has the answers to every coach's questions. Don't start the season without it!
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The Soccer Referee's Manual

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:42 -0600

This widely respected book has been revised to ensure that it continues to deliver the latest instruction on soccer refereeing and includes:

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FIFA's (soccer's worldwide governing body) most recent amendments to the Laws of the Game.
Expectations on how referees administer the laws and control play.
Expert advice and insights into the FA's referee training.
Over 100 questions and answers on the laws and their interpretation.

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Written by an acknowledged authority, The Soccer Referee's Manual is an invaluable reference for referees and for fans who want to improve their understanding of soccer.

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Transition and Counter Attacking

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:39 -0600

Adjusting your game plan to counter the tactics and abilities of your opponent is crucial in today's ultra-competitive world of soccer. This book underlines the importance of defensive organisation to not only stop the opponent but to be able to be in a position to counterattack upon regaining possession and offers tactical solutions to counteract your opponent's system of play. Systems covered include: 4-4-2; 4-3-3; 3-5-2; 3-4-1-2; and, 3-4-3. This title also includes a discussion of the offsides rule and the pros and cons of using it as a tactical strategy.
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Food Guide for Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:37 -0600

This handy how to food guide addresses the nutrition questions and concerns of soccer athletes of all ages and abilities, to help them reach their goals with energy to spare. This book includes tasty recipes from some of the worlds top women players. The typical soccer player or parent of youth soccer players have no idea how to eat for energy, performance, enjoyment and or for loss of undesired body fat. This book will answer all your questions. This is a hot topic in a thriving market.

Nancy Clark is internationally known sports nutritionists. She is board certified as a specialist in sports dietetics. She counsels both competitive athletes and casual exercisers an specializes in nutrition for exercise, wellness, and the management of eating disorders.

Gloria Averbuch is a competitive runner and the author of The New York Road Runners Complete Book of Running & Fitness. She lives in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

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Pele: The Autobiography

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:33 -0600

From the poverty-stricken streets of SÃ£o Paulo to the top of the soccer world, PelÃ©âs life story is as extraordinary as it is enrapturing. With his trademark wit and deference, the legend presents the fantastic events of his life with insight and humor in this tell-all autobiography. He discusses his meteoric rise to become one of the greatest soccer players of all time, including his three World Cup championships and numerous league victories. On top of his athletic achievements, PelÃ© also discusses his role as a staunch campaigner for human rights and the plight of street children in his home country, as well as his recent role as a UN Ambassador. By turns addictive, moving, and enlightening, this is the ultimate story of the ultimate sports star.

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Once in a Lifetime

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:30 -0600

In 1971, Warner Brothers bought a local football team, the New York Cosmos. In 1975 the club signed a three-year deal with Pele, the greatest player the game had ever known. More big name signings would follow: the German superstar Franz Beckenbauer, the charismatic Italian striker Giorgio Chinaglia and Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain, Carlos Alberto. Almost overnight, the Cosmos became the hottest ticket in town. Celebrities like Robert Redford, Mick Jagger, Barbara Streisand and Steven Spielberg attended games. Cosmos players were mainstays of the hedonistic club scene at Studio 54. Set against the backdrop of a city on the edge, Once In A Lifetime is much more than a football book. It is a vivid evocation of the mania that surrounded the Cosmos at the height of their powers in 1977 and the explosion in new forms of popular culture, the debauchery of Studio 54 and the razzmatazz and conspicuous expenditure that surrounded them. It is a story that embraces millionaires, superstars, gangsters, groupies, glamour, power struggles, alcoholic excess, drugs, and full-on fistfights. It also has some of the greatest football players ever to grace the game.
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The New Coach's Guide to Coaching Youth Soccer: A Complete Reference for Coaching Young Players Ages 4 through 8

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:26 -0600

With 14 million children playing organized soccer in the U.S., itâs likely that your child will play at some pointâand you may be the coach! While the rules of soccer are simple (though they are explained here), the techniques for coaching young children are not. Robert Koger, who has coached youth soccer for over 25 years, understands what it takes to work with 4- to 8-year-olds, and lays it all out here. He covers everything from the rules and the layout of the field tothe logistics of finding playing space, setting up practices, and even handling pesky parents. Koger also recognizes that 4- to 6-year-old players have different needs from 6- to 8-year-old players, and heprovides extensive drill ideas for coaches of both age groups. Donât coach your team without this book!

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Soccer Basics

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:21 -0600

The ultimate resource for getting on the ball.

The Complete Idiot?s Guide® to Soccer Basics explains anything and everything a parent or new coach needs to know to understand the game and make the most of a child?s soccer experience. From the rules of the game to playing techniques, this is a one-volume course for parents and children to score winning goals.

·Since 1974, total individual participation in U.S. soccer programs has grown from 100,000 to more than 3 million, primarily young players between the ages of 6 and 14
·Most parents of today?s youth soccer players didn?t play soccer themselves growing up, and will welcome this reference book
·Includes game strategies and practice techniques for every player position

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Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:16 -0600

Though it burst into public consciousness only with the 1999 World Cup, womenâs soccer has been around almost as long as its male counterpart, flourishing in England during and after World War I. From the rise of womenâs soccer following Title IX legislation in the early seventies to the watershed 1999 World Cup performance that turned the American team into instant celebrities, soccer is now the most popular sport for girls and women, with participation growing exponentially worldwide. Beyond âBend It Like Beckhamâ presents the first in-depth global analysis of the womenâs gameâboth where it has come from and where it is headed. With commentary from key players, coaches, and administrators, Timothy F. Grainey follows the sportâs reach into the unlikeliest places today, even countries where women were banned from playing soccer just a few short years ago.

Though women in the United States and Canada still fight for equal treatment and funding, their situations differs markedly from the hostility, abuse, and even outright bans that some women still encounter in trying to pursue an activity they love. Through the prism of soccer, this book explores the struggle for womenâs rights abroad, in countries as diverse as Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, and Iran.
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FC Barcelona - A Tactical Analysis: Defending

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:13 -0600

FC Barcelona: A Tactical Analysis - Defending A Team from Another Planet! A Tactical Blue-Print of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona Team This book is an exclusive and groundbreaking study of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team. This information and analysis of one of the most successful club sides in history has been in high demand and it is finally here! The defensive part of Barcelona's game does not get enough attention, but is integral to their philosophy and all their superior style of play. The main elements of their tactics include pressure high up the pitch, winning the ball back quickly, maintaining a numerical advantage around the ball zone and pushing their opponents wide to limit their space. We can now see a full analysis of Barcelona's defensive tactics which have been so important to their success. The book shows Barca's 4-3-3 system of play, each player's responsibilities, positioning and movement within every possible phase of play. Terzis Athanasios is a Tactical Professor of Football and has compiled an extensive assessment of Barcelona's attacking play after over 1000 hours of studying all the games from the 2010-11 season. Guardiola's team has won 3 La Liga championships, 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, 4 Spanish Cups, 2 Super Cups, and 2 FIFA World Club World Cups. The book starts with the characteristics of the players and the philosophy of Barcelona and builds into a comprehensive overview of the defensive tactics employed with clear diagrams and detailed descriptions. Included: - Strategies used to counter specific formations (the 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 4-3-2-1, 5-3-2 and the 4-3-2-1). - Assessments of specific phases of play (central zone, near the side-lines and set plays). - Pressure, cover and support from front, middle and defensive zones - Preventing and limiting opposition space - Defending from set-pieces - Plus a lot more - SEE FULL BOOK CONTENTS BELOW This gives football coaches an unbelievable chance to learn how Barcelona play and adapt their tactics to combat any team they play. Their defensive work is so important to their success and allows them to be such a strong attacking force.
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Pay As You Play: The True Price of Success in the Premier League Era

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:09 -0600

As billionaire 'super-benefactors' fight for the right to own English football clubs, "Pay As You Play" takes a detailed look at the correlation between success and transfer spending. Tactics, motivation, fitness and luck play a part; but is an expensive squad increasingly essential for success? Which managers have excelled in the transfer market? And who blew their budgets on bad buys? Which clubs punched above their financial weight, and which ones punched well below theirs? What players proved to be great value for their price tag, and who ended up as a shocking waste of money? By converting all Premier League transfer fees since 1992 to current-day prices - using our specially devised Transfer Price Index (TPI) system to give precise 'football inflation' figures - teams could be accurately assessed against one another, whether from 1993 or 2010. How would the prices paid for Dean Saunders, Roy Keane or Frank Lampard compare with Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney or Robinho? All 43 clubs to have played in the Premier League up to May 2010 are analysed, with noted writers and journalists - including Jonathan Wilson, Gabriele Marcotti and Oliver Kay - also providing their views on the club they support or report on. All in all, it makes for an entertaining and revealing read on the world's most popular game, and its most appealing league.

Reviews
"An ingenious and intelligent look beneath the surface to reveal what the headlines too often don't tell us. Fascinating." Jonathan Wilson, author of 'Inverting the Pyramid: A History of Football Tactics'

"For years we've judged football and football people without the analytical tools to do it properly. Finally a book that attempts to do so intelligently. Hopefully a harbinger of more to come!" Gabriele Marcotti, author, journalist, broadcaster"

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The Game Of My Life

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:02 -0600

GARY ABLETT was an ordinary boy whose football dream came true.

He was talent spotted, given an apprenticeship and graduated to the first team of Liverpool Football Club. Others fell by the wayside but he survived. He had ability and gave everything to make his childhood fantasy a reality.

It was a golden era. The Anfield dressing room was packed with legends in the 1980s. Dalglish, Hansen, Nicol, Rush, Barnes. But no sooner had he established himself than Ablett realised that the real fight had only just begun.

He struggled to make his voice heard in a club full of strong personalities. Despite winning two league titles and an FA Cup, his performances eventually started to slip. The fans turned on him. He shunned trips to town for fear of getting stick from people who had grown up on the same streets as him.

When he was effectively told he could leave Anfield, he did the unthinkable in many Merseyside fans' eyes. He crossed Stanley Park and joined Everton.

There he fought another battle to win over the supporters and ended up making history. When the Blues overturned the odds to lift the FA Cup in 1995, Ablett became the only man to win the famous trophy with both Merseyside clubs.

Other career moves followed but the biggest challenge lay ahead of him. When he was told he was suffering from an aggressive form of cancer he vowed that he would not give in to the illness.

It was then that Ablett saw the other side of the game. The football family pulled together to look after one of their own.

This is a touching story that Gary Ablett wanted to tell with a powerful message about the choices we make in football - and life itself.
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Conditioning for Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:20:00 -0600

This complete guide to developing every aspect of conditioning for soccer players features chapters contributed by Europes top soccer conditioning specialists on their area of expertise. Provides information on strength training, speed training, endurance training, conditioning, the list goes on and on.
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Totally Frank: The Autobiography of Frank Lampard

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:57 -0600

Chelsea and England footballer Frank Lampard charts his life story from childhood to young West Ham apprentice to multi-millionaire world footballing celebrity and lynchpin of the national team. Includes a full account of the 2005/06 season and the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.
One of the best footballers in Britain today, and the 2005 Footballer of the Year, Lampard has been lauded by fans, managers and fellow players alike. A vital cog in the midfield engine room for Chelsea and England, he is poised to become one of the true legends of the game.
The young lad from Romford was born into a football family. His father, a former West Ham star, saw the raw talent in his boy at an early age and was unstinting in his determination for him to succeed. The hard work paid off and Frank Jr kept it in the family by signing to West Ham in 1995, then managed by his uncle Harry Redknapp.
Since transferring to Chelsea in a blaze of controversy, he silenced any critics and proved himself indispensable to his club. No-one his age has played more Premiership football than Lampard, and no-one played more at Chelsea - in fact, he has broken the record for number of consecutive appearances for the Blues. He also holds the record for most goals scored in a season by a Premiership midfielder.
In his book, Lampard opens up on his early years, how he dealt with the fame and fortune that has come his way since becoming a key member of the England side, his frank opinions on former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson and his manager at Chelsea Jose Mourinho, fascinating insights into Roman Abramovich and revealing tales on his current team-mates.
He reveals both the privileges and the pressures of being one of the 'golden generation' of England players. He gives a fascinating inside account of World Cup 2006 in Germany, and describes the disappointment of not fulfilling the dream of bringing the biggest prize in football back to England.

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Playing Soccer: An Arm Chair Guide Full of 100 Tips to Getting Better at Soccer

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:53 -0600

Your feet, the ball, and your brain are the three basic tools in soccer. You have to work hard to develop these tools and be able to use them to your advantage. Frustration often sets in, but with patience and perseverance, you can learn the basics and improve your game.

Arm Chair Guides is a leading publisher of books that provides you bite-size tips, tricks and techniques on subjects ranging from sports to hobbies.

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How do you become a better dribbler? How do you improve your reaction time as a goalkeeper? How to disguise your passes? Soccer is not a hard game to learn, but consistent effort and dedication is the only way to reach your goals. There is no fast track to success, but following some simple guidelines will improve your game and help you get the most out of your training and practice.

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This Love Is Not For Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:45 -0600

More than ten people are murdered every day in Ciudad Juárez, a city about the size of Philadelphia. As Mexico has descended into a feudal narco-state-one where cartels, death squads, the army, and local police all fight over billions of dollars in profits from drug and human trafficking-the border city of Juárez has been hit hardest of all. And yet, more than a million people still live there. They even love their impoverished city, proudly repeating its mantra: "Amor por Juárez."
Nothing exemplifies the spirit and hope of Juarenses more than the Indios, the city's beloved but hard-luck soccer team. Sport may seem a meager distraction, but to many it's a lifeline. It drew charismatic American midfielder Marco Vidal back from Dallas to achieve the athletic dreams of his Mexican father. Team owner Francisco Ibarra and Mayor José Reyes Ferriz both thrive on soccer. So does the dubiously named crew of Indios fans, El Kartel. In this honest, unflinching, and powerful book, Robert Andrew Powell chronicles a season of soccer in this treacherous city just across the Rio Grande, and the moments of pain, longing, and redemption along the way. As he travels across Mexico with the team, Powell reflects on this struggling nation and its watchful neighbor to the north. This story is not just about sports, or even community, but the strength of humanity in a place where chaos reigns.

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Barca: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:39 -0600

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The Biggest Book of Hockey Trivia

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:26 -0600

Hockey trivia master Don Weekes has cherry-picked more than 800 of his most compelling trivia questions and records to create this authoritative collection. Who was the only player to captain Steve Yzerman in NHL play? When did a forward or defenseman last tend goal during an NHL game? What is the time of the fastest goal from the start of a season-opening game? Irreverent, captivating, and even bizarre, these entertaining stories, historic milestones, and informative stats capture the essence of the game, today and yesterday.

Price=$11.25
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Blueshirt Bulletin

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:25 -0600

The independent monthly publication covering the New York Rangers hockey club.
Price=$3.99
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The Hockey Dad Chronicles: An Indentured Parent's Season on the Rink

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:14 -0600

The sport of ice hockey is going through a transitional period, losing popularity in the United States even as it gains momentum in other countries. The Hockey Dad Chronicles is the touching and funny story of one season in the youth hockey career of Ed Wenck’s son, Oliver, when he played for the Indianapolis Junior Ice. Hockey parents spend an inordinate amount of time and money on their child’s sport of choice — considerably more than soccer, football, or basketball parents dish out. They get their children to the ice rink for 7 a.m. ice time, they travel with them to other states for games every other weekend — and if they’re anything like Ed Wenck, they spend a lot of time sitting in bleachers wondering at the absurdity of it all. As youth hockey grows ever more popular, increasing numbers of parents are seeing their lives taken over by their children’s hockey careers. The Hockey Dad Chronicles will be a familiar, amusing, and moving reminder to them — and to all parents who devote themselves to their children’s extracurricular activities, whether they’re sports, drama, or dance — of what it’s all about.

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The Dirty Truth: Hockey and the Puck Bunny a True Sub-culture

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:07 -0600

Warning this book contains highly sexual material. This book brings to light, sex in hockey, and how common group sex has become over the past several years. It contains confessional short stories from various Puck Bunnies, player´s girlfriends, players and fans. I wrote this book to open peoples eyes to the new "Media Generation" of teenagers that openly participate in group sex. I do not form any opinions and have left it up to the readers to form their own opinions and views on the book and how they feel towards this sub-culture. Some girls are proud of their sexual exploits with hockey players and many of the player´s girlfriends talk about how they deal with the rumours and the Puck Bunnies. The players discuss the Puck Bunnies, as well as the fans and stalkers. This book contains real truths of a sub-culture that was, is and will likely continue to happen, in the world of sports and foremost hockey. The content is written in a non-judgemental way and with no sarcasm or finger pointing. The book may be a hard read and difficult for some to swallow, but, believe you me, this sub-culture exists, even if the players change from year to year.
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The Greatest Game: The Montreal Canadiens, the Red Army, and the Night That Saved Hockey

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:19:03 -0600

This game wasn't about money, points, or trophies. Instead it was played for pride, both personal and national. It was a confrontation twenty years in the making and it marked a turning point in the history of hockey.

On December 31, 1975, the Montreal Canadiens, the most successful franchise in the NHL, hosted the touring Central Red Army, the dominant team in the Soviet Union. For three hours millions of people in both Canada and the Soviet Union were glued to their television sets. What transpired that evening was a game that surpassed all the hype and was subsequently referred to as "the greatest game ever played." Held at the height of the Cold War, this remarkable contest transcended sports and took on serious cultural, sociological, and political overtones. And while the final result was a 3-3 tie, no one who saw the game was left disappointed. This exhibition of skill was hockey at its finest, and it set the bar for what was to follow as the sport began its global expansion.

From the Hardcover edition.
Price=$15.98
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