Olympic Review Series: All About Soccer

Soccer has not always been very accepted in American culture, but I, for one, am thankful it is gaining more popularity and recognition!  I love watching soccer and envy those who can play the sport well.  Also, unlike American football (which, by the way, barely uses the foot) and baseball, soccer ( or football) is played all over the world.  I first fell deeply in like with soccer during the 2006 FIFA World Cup.  I wish they showed more games here in America.

So, if your child is into soccer, too, and is watching a lot of it on the Olympics, be sure to encourage them!  Soccer is making a name for itself slowly but surely here.  Here are some books on how to play soccer so that they can practice being the Abby Wambach's and David Beckham's of the future.

The Young Soccer Player by Gary Lineker goes over the rules of the game, the basics, plus ball control and defense.  Each move is thoroughly illustrated, making the moves easier to understand and practice.

Girls' Soccer: Going for the Goal by Lori Coleman champions girls to strive to always challenge themselves.  The book goes over how to be a good teammate, good foods that fuel the body, and pro soccer players like Mia Hamm and Briana Scurry.

Soccer Skills by Clive Gifford is another good soccer basics book.  It is a guide for technique, training, and for strategies on the field.  It includes both 3D illustrations, as well as photographs of soccer players (Michael Owen, Ronaldo, Brandi Chastain, etc.) performing the maneuvers.


Who is YOUR favorite to win the Men's Olympic Gold and the Women's Olympic Gold in soccer this year???

AGES: 4 and up for following illustrations; 7 and up for reading


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