Soccer IQ Things That Smart Players Do
Soccer IQ Things That Smart Players Do by Dan Blank, published by SoccerPoet LLC in 2012, is a focused resource for soccer players seeking to enhance their understanding of the game. This 121-page book addresses common mistakes players make and offers straightforward solutions to improve decision-making on the field. Written in accessible language, it serves as a guide for players to think critically about their gameplay, covering various aspects from tactical awareness to practical skills.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as Blank draws on his extensive coaching experience to present soccer’s first textbook for players. The book includes a range of topics, from the nuances of playing in different conditions to strategies for effective play. Additionally, it features a bonus chapter on the college recruiting process, making it a comprehensive tool for aspiring athletes. Soccer IQ aims to flatten the learning curve for players, providing them with the knowledge to make smarter decisions during matches.
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An Amazon #1 Best-Seller! Named the #1 Soccer Book by Football.com. Named a Top 5 Book of the Year by the NSCAA Soccer Journal! Soccer iQ is the first book for soccer PLAYERS!
In a world saturated with books about how to coach soccer, Dan Blank finally gives players a book on how to think it. Standing on two decades of collegiate coaching experience, Blank has catalogued soccer’s most common mistakes and provides simple, connect-the-dots solutions to help players solve their soccer problems. Soccer IQ is soccer’s first text book for players; an almanac of smarter soccer decisions intended to flatten out the learning curve. It covers everything from hunting rebounds to the value of the toe-ball; from playing in the rain to the world’s dumbest foul.
Blank tells his story from the familiar and humorous voice of a coach who has endured years of stress at the hands of his players. Written in plain-spoken language, Soccer IQ is an easy read and a quick-fix to the most common yet critically important soccer problems. Includes a bonus chapter on the college recruiting process. “
Finally someone wrote this book! If every soccer player read Soccer IQ, every coach would be a lot happier.” Mark Francis – Head Coach University of Kansas
“Dan Blank has just written soccer’s first definitive text book.” Colin Carmichael – Head Coach Oklahoma State University
“This book has immediately become required reading for my team. I’ll take 30 copies.” Steve Nugent – Head Coach UNC-Greensboro
“Soccer IQ may the best practical soccer book I have ever read. There’s no fluff. Just nuts and bolts principles that we teach every day. It’ll solve a lot of your soccer problems.” Steve Holeman – Head Coach University of Georgia
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