John DeWitt is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and the United States Coaches Organization. He has a U.S. Soccer A License and a U.S. Soccer National Youth diploma. A member of the Region IV Olympic Development Program staff, he currently lives and coaches in the Albuquerque, New Mexica, area.

Contents
Introduction
1. So You Want to Be a CoachThe Role of the Coach
Your Coaching Style and Philosophy
Other Responsibilities and Items to Consider
Clinics and Certification Courses
2.Coaching StrategiesEffective Communication Skills
Effective Teaching
Effective Team Discipline
Effective Motivation
3.Coaching GirlsDifferences in Play
Physical Differences
Psychological Differences
Serious Issues in Soccer Today
4. Soccer BasicsEquipment
Players and Positions
The Rules of the Game
5. The Pillars of the GameThe Four Pillars
Age-Group Considerations
The Teaching Process
6. Planning a Training SessionDeveloping a Good Training Session
Effectively Organizing the Practice
Planning a Specific Session
Long-Term Planning
Sample Training Plans
7. The Eight Techniques Required for SuccessJuggling
Dribbling
Passing
Ball Control
Heading
Finishing
Tackling
Goalkeeping
8. Score Goals! How to Teach Successful Attacking SoccerTeaching Tactics
General Attacking Principles
Individual Attacking Principles
Small Group Attacking Tactics
Systems of Play
9. Stop the Other Team from Scoring: How to Teach Successful DefendingTeaching Defensive Tactics
Defending Rules and Principles
Defending Roles
Defending Set Plays
10. Team ManagementTryouts
Preseason
Pregame
During the Game
Halftime
Postgame
Appendix: Sample Training Plans
References
Glossary
Index
About the Author