Product Description

The world's most popular sport has hit the big time in the U.S., and this guide is just what fans have been waiting for! It's brimming with tips and techniques, official rules and regulations, coaching advice, and much more.

You'll get a kick out of the winning tips from U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Team stars as they lead you to better dribbling, passing, coaching -- even watching the game. Whether you're a soccer mom or dad sitting on the sidelines or the next Brandi Chastain, Soccer For Dummies initiates you into the world of this popular international sport.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #145505 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764552298
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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From the Publisher
From the explosion of youth and adult leagues to the growing fan base for men's and women's professional teams and World Cup competition, soccer -- the world's most popular sport -- has hit the big time in America. Soccer For Dummies explains all the nuances, rules, and regulations!

From the Back Cover
"Entertaining, very informative, and essential for parents, fans, and players." Tony DiCicco, Head Coach, 1999 Women's World Cup Champions "Two thumbs up … This book will broaden your knowledge of the game." Ron Newman, all-time winningest American Soccer Coach

Get tips from U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Team stars

Do you get a kick out of soccer? Whether you're a youth league player, a soccer parent, or a World Cup fan, here at last is the book you've been waiting for. Written by the experts at the U.S. Soccer Federation along with Michael Lewis — with hundreds of photos and illustrations — it's just what you need to get more enjoyment out of the game.

About the Author
The U.S. Soccer Federation, Inc. (Chicago, Illinois) is the national governing body for soccer in the United States as designated by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

Michael Lewis (Coram, New York) is a soccer columnist for the New York Daily News who has covered every level of the sport for more than 20 years.

Customer Reviews

AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR SOCCER-CHALLENGED PARENTS!
This is the best soccer guide I've found yet! It begins with basics (rules, positions, equipment) that really helped this soccer dummy feel at ease with the game. It progresses through the fundamentals to excellent instruction on preparing and coaching, and includes additional information that will make the game more enjoyable to watch as well. The 28 chapters and two appendices are well organized into seven sections: Getting Started, Fundamentals of the Game, Calling All Soccer Moms and Dads, A Spectator's Guide, From Saturday Soccer to the World Stage, The Part of Tens (which includes several soccer "top ten" lists that help you "talk the talk"), and Appendices (a glossary and a list of soccer associations). The book is well illustrated with all the photos and diagrams needed to learn to perform those essential, parental soccer duties. It also includes useful annotations of tips and warnings (injury prevention, player's tips, etc.) you need to know. The 16-page index allows this book to be useful as a field guide as well. As a soccer-challenged father with four daughters, I love this book. It is helping turn what was a chore into quality time with my girls.

Soccer for Spectators
An excellent refresher for those out-of-touch with soccer as well as for those just learning the game. As the parent of a former high school and college soccer player, but that was a few years back, I thought I knew the game. Now with 4 grandchildren playing, I wanted a easy-to-read refresher. This is it. I applaud the writer and encourage all who are players, or spectators, to spend a few evenings with this easy, and fun to read, book. It is very well done.

Phil

Excellent intro for newcomers; solid content for veterans
Carries on the excellent tradition of the "for dummies" books: offers solid content and information for veteran soccer afficionados while organized as a well-written, well rounded introduction for the novice. Gives comprehensive overviews about all aspects of the game -- rules, strategies, the world of professional soccer (the leagues, tournaments, events), as well as an excellent history of the game and its development. It's refreshing to see a book for newcomers that doesn't strip things down - there is a wealth of well-researched information here that is useful for the experienced fan or participant.