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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Watching elite athletes like Lionel Messi, LeBron James and Roger Federer is truly amazing, they literally transform sport into art before our very eyes, making everything look so simple and easy. However, the reality is, playing at the highest levels isn't easy, what we don't get to see is everything that goes into the making of these high level players that allows them to perform with such skill, grace and intelligence. Becoming world-class in sports comes with a price, it demands a life commitment, a total dedication and immersion into the sport. The endless hours of training on the court, in the pool, on the field or in the gym are the minimum requirements if you want to become really good, but even more is required if you want to maximize your potential. One of the secrets behind the success of top athlete's is sleep, this may sound simple but proper sleep plays a major role in the development of the body and brain. Aside from hardwiring and retaining what you learned during the day, it has been shown that people who get enough sleep are three times more likely to solve complex problems compared to people who had less than 6 hours of sleep. On the opposite end, a lack of sleep can lead to inhibited memory ability, an increase in impulsive behavior, poor judgment, the craving of stimulants like caffeine and sugar, poor muscle motor control and reduced attention span. There is no way around the fact that humans need sleep to function and be healthy. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What is External Cueing?Cueing can be classified as either external or internal. Internal cueing is when the athlete focuses on their body parts and how they move in relation to the task or objective. An example of internal cueing would be to focus on keeping your ankle locked and toe up when performing a soccer push pass with the inside of the foot. External cueing is when the athlete focuses on the outcome of the movement or action, but not on the movement itself. An example of external cueing would be to focus on the outcome of a soccer pass, not the technique. External cueing is proven to increase athletic performance results compared to internal cueing, but internal cueing still serves an important purpose in the learning of new skills. The researcher Gabriele Wulf, considered an expert in external and internal attentional focus, came up with the 'constrained action hypothesis' to explain the factors behind external and internal attentional focus. "Wulf et al. (17) defined the hypothesis, stating that focusing on body movements (i.e. internal) increases consciousness and 'constrains the motor system by interfering with automatic motor control process that would 'normally' regulate the movement, ' and therefore by focusing on the movement outcome (i.e., external) allows the 'motor system to more naturally self-organize, unconstrained by the interference caused by conscious control attempts.'" (Wulf 2007). "An internal focus occurs when the athlete is thinking about one of their own body parts or one of their specific movements during execution of a movement task. An external focus of attention occurs when the athletes thinks about the effect of their movement while executing a performance. Internal refers to the performer's body part movements and external refers to the movement's effect." Wulf's research tells us that athletic performance is enhanced with the use of external cues, so the next logical step is to integrate external cueing into soccer training sessions. This book covers basic passing exercises using external cueing, ending with the use of external cueing in game model passing. The exercises use cones as gates, to measure the success or failure of each pass. The gates provide the players with instant feedback about whether a pass was successful or not. The gates are meant to take the emphasis off of the internal cues, while encouraging external cueing, allowing the techniques to be carried out with a natural rhythm and tempo. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is packed with advice for soccer players who want to get better as they strive to reach their highest level in the game. The forty-five pieces of advice in this book are a culmination of the most important things I've learned in my playing and coaching career over the years. As a coach who is approaching almost 30 years' of experience in the game, I have seen a lot and observed how society has changed over the time; but even with all these changes, there are still certain universal truths or pillars of success that hold true today. Call me old school, but there are no short cuts to success that I am aware of. It is my hope that players will find this book useful in their own personal journey to success and personal growth. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An IED (Improvised Explosive Device) is planted roadside on an unsuspecting street in Iraq, as American soldiers approach. One of the more experienced soldiers stops quickly and says, "Turn around, something doesn't feel right here", the team of soldiers quickly head the other direction. Later the news spreads, there was in fact an active IED on the street that the soldiers decided not to walk down. Was it luck that the soldiers made the decision to turn around? Is it just down to coincidence that only the experienced soldiers in Iraq are able to predict with stunning accuracy whether a street contains an IED or not, without being able to say why they knew? Winston Churchill the 29th President of the United States was just about to take his car out for a drive but something just didn't sit well with him that day. He stood by the car, keys in hand as a feeling came across him that he couldn't explain. He elected not to start that car at the last moment, good thing he didn't because the car was wired with an explosive. Another coincidence? When I was around 12 years old I would walk to the bus stop every morning by myself to jump on the yellow school bus. Walking to the bus in those days didn't involve bringing along an iPhone, handheld video game, headphones or any digital devices at all, they didn't exist; it was just me and my thoughts. I lived on a street that was a mile long with only five houses and no street lights, nature was basically our entertainment. One day a car drove by and it just didn't feel right to me. Over the next couple of weeks a few more cars came by that gave me an odd feeling. It suddenly hit me in an instant, "the cars were stolen and being redone in an old barn (chop-shop) down the street from the bus stop". I didn't tell anyone about my feeling, but deep down I knew it was true. A month later police cars showed up at the barn, arresting the people for running a stolen car "chop-shop"! Was it just a lucky guess that I made? If it was just luck, my luck didn't run out there as you will later find out. Ever hear of the term flow? Talk to any high level athlete, and they will be able to tell you about times when they were so focused, concentrated and in the zone, that everything slowed down for them, making the game almost easy. These athletes knew what was going to happen before it even happened, possessing a superior anticipation ability. In these moments of flow, there are no distractions, the experience itself takes complete center stage. The focus is not on winning, the fear of losing doesn't exist, there is no desire to out trick your opponent and there is no need to impress people, the experience is all consuming, as the player is simply a highly skilled part of the puzzle. This is athletic intelligence at its highest form, but getting to this point doesn't happen overnight, it takes proper training, along with a lot of dedication and hard work. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book focuses on how to incorporate dynamic exercises into passing patterns for fitness and technique. Today's modern passing patterns often contain a physical element that is intended to build fitness, strength, coordination, quickness or agility. Equipment such as speed rings, miniature hurdles, coaching sticks, medicine balls, balancing foam, exercise balls, mannequins, boxes and speed ladders are all elements you can use to create dynamic exercises. In this book I provide 15 passing patterns from professional and college teams for you to study. These patterns will give you a basic foundation so you can construct your own dynamic passing patterns exercises. The patterns can go to goal or be self-contained. Keep the following in mind when teaching a passing pattern: pass with the inside of the foot and control with the inside of the foot, play to the proper foot of the receiving player, be sure body position is correct for receiving and passing, pop-off the mannequin or cone to receive the ball at the correct time "coordinated timed movement with the passer", be sure to have eye contact with player receiving the ball before passing (don't just pass the ball to pass it if the receiving player is not ready), play firm quality balls to feet and keep the rhythm and tempo of the drill quick and realistic. When working the dynamic part of the pattern be fast, powerful and sharp in all movements. Passing patterns can even be used as mini-fitness circuits. Adjust the number of players in the pattern to give more or less rest or more or less time for exercises in-between the passes. Adding physical exercises like push-ups, squats, lunges and much more can easily be done. In this book I concentrated on speed work but feel free to adjust the patterns for the desired physical and technical outcomes. I recommend inside of foot passing and receiving but if you wanted to change the technical emphasis feel free. I would recommend all players be proficient with inside of the foot passing and receiving before adding other passing and receiving techniques. It is helpful to time the patterns in order to make it possible to better measure the total workload of the players. Monitoring workload is very important in terms of the week's periodization training plan. You can easily change the distance of the pattern, the number of players, the dynamic elements and the time trained to reduce or increase the workload. I hope you enjoy the book and get some good use out of the patterns. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Welcome to the true story of my life. From a modest upbringing in a town never before exposed to soccer, to the playing fields of competitive NCAA Division I soccer. From the plush grass fields, coaching next to farms in the suburbs, to the concrete courts and metal fences that surrounded them in NYC. I would be left to find my own way in a world where anything could happen and often did. The tragedy, the violence, the assaults and the murders would all impact me. Soccer would expose me to a world many don't even know exists. I am forever grateful for all the great people the game has introduced me to, all the beautiful cultures that have been shown to me and most of all the lasting relationships I have been able to establish. This is a journey that doesn't require you to be a soccer junkie to appreciate. It is a real story about my life's journey so far - My life in concrete soccer cities. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The most important time in a soccer game is when the ball is lost or gained, that is the point of transition. The team that wins possession of the ball, normally has a small window of opportunity to attack the opposition, before they can get organized defensively. In modern soccer, the speed of the counter attack or attacking transition speed is critical in creating scoring chances. Teams will often leave a minimum of one player high when defending, ready to spring into the counter attack the moment the ball is won. A team that is skilled in attacking transition, will look to play early balls into depth behind the defense to create goal scoring chances. Attacking transition is also very effective when a player with excellent pace, runs with the ball at speed, advancing it down the field to create scoring chances, not allowing the defense time to organize. However, attacking transition does not always start by going forward. If the ball is recovered and there are no good options to advance the ball forward into a dangerous position, the ball can be worked backwards or square. By simply maintaining possession of the ball, players on the attacking team are allowed time to open up and spread out the field, moving out of their compact defensive shape. The opposite of attacking transition is defensive transition. If a team in possession loses the ball, they must re-group and organize themselves very quickly, in order to stop the opponents from launching an immediate attack. Defensive transition involves quickly pressuring the ball, while dropping numbers behind the ball into a compact shape. By slowing the ball down and getting players back, it makes it harder for the attacking team to penetrate the attacking area. Transition both from an attacking and defensive standpoint is something that needs to be trained regularly in all possession exercises. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The "10 for 10 Soccer Coaching Series" is simply 10 Soccer Coaching topics combined with 10 training exercises for each topic. This series like all my books is written in a simple and clear way. The objective is to provide coaches with high quality information and exercises that can be used directly on the training ground and applied to the 11 v 11 game. "Attack Like Real Madrid. Defend Like Barcelona." Is a compilation of training exercises & variations used by the clubs to develop their style of soccer. Real Madrid possesses one of the most lethal counter-attacks in the modern game; while Barcelona possesses excellent team pressing when possession is lost. I am confident you will find great value in all the exercises. Your team will improve their counter-attacking ability, defensive pressing and zonal pressing by using these exercises. All the exercises in this 10 for 10 guide are designed for full team participation -11v11 or 10v10. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is not designed to break down in detail Barcelona's formations and tactics. It is not an in depth tactical analysis of each player's role and responsibilities in the Barcelona system of play either. The focus of this book is to provide you with training ground exercises direct from FC Barcelona. The exercises focus on the major principles and concepts that Barcelona embrace as an entire club. Each exercise directly relates to the "Barcelona Training Model" that fits directly into the "Barcelona Game Model". The exercises in the book cover the four phases of the game: attacking transition, attacking organization, defensive transition and defensive organization. FC Barcelona is famous for their total commitment to play their style of soccer with all their teams from U8 all the way up to the first team. Many people refer to the Barcelona style of play as "Tiki Taka". The "Tiki Taka" possession style of soccer Barcelona plays requires years and years of training. Players must be technically gifted with a complete understanding of the "Barca" system. In the simplest of explanations Barcelona's former Coach Pep Guardiola explains the Barcelona style of play as, "This is a game of 11v11 with one ball and we try to keep this ball, we try to play with this ball". Guardiola is basically saying that at Barcelona ball possession and ball circulation is of the highest importance. The players are trained to pass the ball and keep the ball under intense pressure from the opposing team. While in possession supporting players form triangles and diamonds to support the player with the ball (provides multiple passing options). FC Barcelona has proven that their method works and works very well. Just look in their trophy cabinet! They have won the treble twice in the last ten years along with 7 La Liga titles in 10 years! The exercises in this book will have your team training like Barcelona and through time playing like Barcelona (training model = game model). Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. If you are serious about becoming an elite athlete, don't think the secret is found in the physical side of training alone. The truth is, the real secret to high level athletic performance is the connection between the body and the brain. If you are currently not training the body and the brain together as one unit, you are not going to reach your full potential. Are you aware of the power and influence that your subconscious mind has on your athletic performance? Have you trained in the powerful techniques of mindfulness meditation? Are you fully aware of yourself, your emotions, who you are and your goals? Have you programmed your mind to build neurological pathways for success? Do you actively train your body and brain together in athletic environments? Do you understand the importance of living in the moment? Is your brain working 24 hours a day on your path to success?This book is not a quick fix, getting better will require you to train the body and brain together on a consistent basis, but if you follow the exercises, I am positive you will make huge improvements. If you are serious about reaching your true potential, this book might be the most powerful tool you could ever imagine. Train hard and live in the moment. Good luck on your own personal journey to becoming the best you possible. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Constraint Based Training" and "Restricted Sense Training" are unique and highly effective approaches to coaching soccer. Developing high level players is not best accomplished using one narrative or by following a single linear pathway, players are more likely to flourish when they experience multiple learning environments. There is no coach-centered curriculum that progresses from point A to point Z, which is well-rounded enough to develop players to their highest potential. Each individual player is different and learns in their own unique way, trainings that offer many different types of learning experiences, while providing player's the opportunity to come up with numerous solutions to exercises are ideal, as these types of trainings will show developmental benefits over-time. The idea is for the exercise/training environment to become the teacher, the coach will have the freedom to interject, provide feedback or adjust the constraints to keep the experience challenging and flowing but ultimately the player is benefiting from exploring the learning environment, looking for ways to be successful. These types of training experiences develop the player's ability to make decisions and problem solve, in-effect increasing the players overall game intelligence. I know this might sound simple but creating these types of player centered trainings takes skill and planning. Coaches who use constraints effectively are able to guide and gently mold the player's learning experiences, instead of making themselves (the coach) the center of the learning experience. When a player is confronted with a constraint in training, it forces them to develop specific skills in order to adapt and be successful. One of the benefits of constraint based training is that the skills which are needed to be successful in one environment, can be transferred over to another environment, increasing overall performance levels. A good example of this would be the development of a players first touch who grows up playing on a bumpy, hard and unpredictable field. When that player finally gets to play on a perfect turf field, it will seem easy to control the ball with the first touch. Even beyond the first touch, the player will able to access different touches on the ball that players who played only on perfect fields may not have. The reality is that the players who grew up playing only on perfect fields will not have the same skills as players who consistently played on bumpy fields, the constraints posed by the bumpy fields, assist in specific skill development. Constraints don't just come in the form of fields though, constraints can be classified as individual, environmental or task related constraints, with many of the constraints intersecting and overlapping in the larger picture of the developmental process. Restricted Sense Training certainly overlaps the ideas of constraint training, but restricted sense training focuses specifically on adapting to the loss of auditory and visual information. The performance benefits associated with overcoming the loss of auditory and visual information are immense. Restricted sense training increases game intelligence by forcing players to develop alternative solutions to problems they would normally solve with full auditory and visual functioning. The restricted sense training methods are not one time experiments, in order for them to be successful, a longer term adaption of the methods must be applied. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Soccer Smart is a ground breaking book in the area of soccer cognitive development and performance. The book investigates the notion of "game intelligence" as a combination of cognitive ability (IQ) and a player's experience through training. It discusses recent theories in elite player performance and provides training sessions and tools grounded in these new scientific findings geared towards developing players to their maximum potential. The exercises in this book will challenge your players as they will be forced to think, process and problem solve quickly in order to be successful. In essence, the training will help players strengthen their cognitive ability and develop a higher soccer IQ resulting in a better performance on the field. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Sports Brain is written for coaches who want to understand what "Cognitive Sports Development" is and how they can apply it with their own teams. In order to develop a sports specific cognitive training program, coaches must first grasp a basic understanding of how the brain works. Don't expect to find a ten-step process in sports psychology or twenty-five techniques that will improve your team. What "Sports Brain" provides is a unique perspective and information that will inspire you to rethink how you teach sports. Don't be surprised if after reading the book, you re-evaluate all your current training methods. The best part is the insight in the book is applicable all sports. I happen to be a long time soccer coach, so many of the examples relate to soccer but I have included an array of other sports in the book as well. I am confident Sports Brain will unlock creativity from coaches of all sports as they apply the universal lessons of cognitive sports development. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.