The number of girls becoming involved in sports is increasing all the time. Coaches recognize that there are differences between coaching girls and boys, and that coaching girls requires a different understanding of methods and strategies. Coaching Girls' Soccer combines the knowledge necessary for new soccer coaches with information on issues specific to coaching girls ages 7 to 13. This essential guide includes:
* The how-to's of soccer
* Discussion of the different values female athletes bring to the sport
* Specific information for helping girls deal with their changing bodies
* Tips and hints for new coaches just starting out
* Identifying eating disorders and other health problems
* The nuts and bolts of designing and facilitating practices and drills
*How to provide structure and create an atmosphere of success
There's more to coaching than demonstrating how to play a sport; this guidebook contains all the information a parent or coach needs to inspire young female athletes, not just direct them.