This page contains information for coaches who are looking for more resource materials to aid in thier coaching education. 

HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS

 

The British Columbia Soccer Association’s Coaching Development Program is pleased to announce a partnership with Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.  This partnership will play an intricate role in Coach Education stream of the Coaching Development Program. Soccer coaches in British Columbia will have access to a multitude of high quality soccer technical and tactical, coaching and sport science resources in a variety of media forms.

Human Kinetics is the premier knowledge integrator in the physical activity/sport field. They synthesize vast amounts of information into a constantly evolving array of products that utilize current technology to meet the needs of their varied audiences. Human Kinetics has served the physical activity/sport field since 1974, when it published its first book--a proceedings from a sport psychology conference.

For a complete soccer resource listing click HERE

Some recommended books are listed below:

 

 

Save 25% off the cover price by click on the link below and ordering.

 

 

April 2008 - Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook 4E.  CLICK HERE

March 2008 - Successful Coaching. CLICK HERE

February 2008 - In Pursuit of Excellence. CLICK HERE

January 2008 - Strengting Anatomy. CLICK HERE

December 2007 - Strength Training Anatomy. CLICK HERE

September 2007 - Athletic Development. CLICK HERE

August 2007 - Functional Training for Sport.  CLICK HERE

July 2007 - Successful Coaching.  CLICK HERE

June 2007 - Endurance Sports Nutrition. CLICK HERE   

 

Looking for DVDs that provide a unique look at how coaches interact with and teach players to understand the purpose of each tactic?  If so please see the 2 links below which will direct you to 2 DVDs that are applicable to teams at all levels. 

 

CLICK HERE for Sigi Schmid's Defensive Soccer Tactics DVD

 

CLIKC HERE for Sigi Schmid's Offensive Soccer Tactics DVD

 

SOCCER DRILLS

The British Columbia Soccer Association's Technical Department offers this list of webistes containing free drill ideas for youth soccer coaches as a resource tool for planning coaching sessions. 

 

World of Soccer	Soccer Help	Fine Soccer Drills
Byte Size Coaching	Teamanizer Soccer Drills	Joe Soccer
Jeff Pill’s Online Drills	Soccer for Parents – Drills	Soccer Club
Soccer Practice Drills	Ken Gamble’s Soccer Drills	BBC Football Drills
Flash Drills	Decatur Sports - Soccer Drills	Soccer-Drill.com