TY - BOOK AU - Parker,Michael TI - Premier soccer: skills, tactics and strategies for winning play SN - 9780736068246 (soft cover) U1 - 796.334 PY - 2008/// CY - Champaign, IL PB - Human Kinetics KW - Soccer N1 - Includes index N2 - Master the essentials for winning soccer from one of the game's most successful coaches. In Premier Soccer, Michael Parker, the wins leader among active NCAA Division I men's soccer coaches, teaches every key technique and tactic, with accompanying drills and special tips for executing them when the match is on the line. Premier Soccer tackles the skills and traits necessary for each position on the field, both offensively and defensively, as well as systems, set plays, restarts, and practice drills. With an emphasis on player development, on-field awareness, conditioning, and team play, Parker reveals his proven approach to team and player success. Whether you are a player or coach, this is your guide to consistent and winning play at every level of competition. ContentsChapter 1. Winning Attitude Chapter 2. Roles of Players and Coaches Chapter 3. Attacking Skills and Tactics Chapter 4. Defending Skills and Tactics Chapter 5. Systems of Play Chapter 6. Set Plays and Restarts Chapter 7. Physical Conditioning and Nutrition Chapter 8. Practice Sessions Chapter 9. Matches ER -