Coaching Kids' Football

Essential read for anyone organising and running kids' football

Coaching Kids' Football is the definitive, one-stop handbook for coaches, teachers and parents who are organising, running and managing children's football.

It covers topics such as:

• child protection and safety
• mental and physical development
• codes of conduct
• sample football coaching sessions
• psychology and nutrition.

Safety, fun and natural development for everyone whatever their ability

The book aims to show you how to carry out the best youth soccer coaching practice relative to age in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere. The majority of youth football in the UK is organised by parents, teachers and adults with a love of the game, this book tells you everything you need to know even if you have no relevant qualifications or training.

Stuart Page is a professional football coach who has worked with youth teams at a range of local and professional clubs. He also writes for the FA's official coaches' magazine and works with the NSPCC.