Kids' Book of Soccer

by Brooks Clark

Book Overview

Boys, girls, soccer Moms, soccer Dads, coaches, and anyone in love with the exciting game of soccer will find this information-packed book to be an invaluable resource. Geared especially toward children just learning the game, but also for those who want to know it better, this easy to understand, cleverly illustrated book includes the history of the game; the basics of how to play, including dribbling, passing, kicking, and their skills; and explanations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806519169
• ISBN13: 9780806519166
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7

Customer Reviews

Brooks Clark "Kicks" Tail

As a long time recreation coach and soccer parent, Brooks Clark offer the side of the game perfect for all coaches just starting out, or for any parents who know little about the game their children are playing. Concise and fun, a great read for the basic rules and strategies of soccer.

I am feeling more confident while training my son

I read this book and now I feel all the more confident while training my son and his friends. I can explain them about the basics and the game and how to plan their game. Tecnicalities of the game are exaplined well in this book. Go ahead and buy this book to learn the basics of this game.

The Perfect Introduction

Whether a child, parent, or first time coach with no prior knowledge, this book is the perfect introduction to children's soccer. Add your league specifics and develop technically as you go. A first, must read.

An excellent guide for beginning players and new coaches

This book provides a brief introduction to soccer, at the right level of detail for those new to the game. My 11-year-old son found the summary of the rules and strategies quite helpful. As a new coach, I was glad to have a compact volume that included most of what I needed to know. There are other books that provide more detail on the game and more exercises and drills for soccer players -- but this is the ideal "first book" for someone just learning about the game. I recommend it highly.

Great writer, great book, great guy

Brooks Clark is a superb journalist and former Sports Illustrated staffer who has been blessed with two kids--both girls. His book is not only a great coaching primer for many of us who have come to the sport in our later years, but even better, it's serves as a roadmap for how parents can instill a love of participatory sports in their youngsters, boys or girls! Kudos to Mr. Clark. How about a follow up book on the basics of basketball?