Life Lessons from Soccer

Parent-tested and AYSO-approved, this book is filled with advice and anecdotes for soccer parents who want their children to know that soccer isn't just about winning, but also about life's long-term goals.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

1 Dreams

2 The Game

I: THE KEYS TO SUCCESS

3 Communication

4 The Present

5 Attitude

6 Acceptance

II: WHY YOU AREN'T USING THE KEYS

7 Expectations

8 Emotional Intelligence

9 Development

10 Attention

III: SOCCER IS SPELLED C-H-A-R-A-C-T-E-R

11 Success

12 Character Versus Talent

13 Character: The What

14 Character: The How

15 Rules Versus Spirit

16 Conscience

IV: HOW TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS GAME

17 Harmony

18 Cheering

19 The Cell Phone Invaders

20 Violence

V: PARENTING

21 Parent Power

22 Parental Consistency

23 Virtual Insanity: Sports' Greatest Enemy

24 Joining In

25 The Family Value

VI: COACHING

26 The Coach

27 The Mother of All Meetings

28 The Coach's Letter

29 The Marathon

30 How to Find the Right Coach

31 The Last Life Lesson

VII: WHAT IS THIS GAME CALLED SOCCER?

32 The Rules That Protect the Spirit of Soccer

GLOSSARY OF SOCCER TERMS

INDEX