Library (books, dvds, videotapes)

East York Soccer Club has a soccer library containing both coaching books and videos for all levels. Coaches are welcome to borrow either for information and ideas. Many soccer coaches are finding that using these references as an instructional tool is a great way to improve the speed, effectiveness and fun of teaching youth soccer players the game.

We invite you to come into the club house to browse and borrow these materials. A small deposit is required to ensure the items borrowed are returned.


5-Ways to Improve Soccer Speed
The definitive plan laid out in a systematic approach for developing optimum soccer speed. You will learn a step-by-step progressive drill system with planned specific workouts for all players from youth through to the developing player.

Coordination, Agility and Speed Training for Soccer
by Peter Schreiner

Peter Schreiner takes his coordination and agility training to the next level by introducing a soccer ball to the exercises.
FIFA Laws Of The Game
Reference to FIFA's Official Laws of the Game.
Soccer Drills for 11-14 Year Olds
with Ian Rush
Former Wales and Liverpool superstar Ian Rush presents several outstanding exercises to develop the young player which he uses at the Ian Rush Finishing School in the UK. Each exercise includes key points of emphasis, a clear computer animated diagram and live on-field demonstration.
Soccer Games for Player Development - 3 Tape Set
An excellent video set featuring youth players in dozens of interesting, creative, and effective drills for coaching young players.
Soccer Rules
Simplicity, clarity, authority: these are the three main ingredients that have made Soccer Rules the most sought-after reference for all levels of soccer throughout the world. The author explains logically and clearly the often mysterious rules of soccer.
Soccer Skills for Beginner Coaches and Players
Simplicity alone doesn’t explain soccer’s enormous popularity worldwide. This reference takes the mystery out of the game building skills for the beginning player and development for the starting coach.
Speed Training for 6 - 12 Year Olds
This truly outstanding reference provides step-by-step progressions of over 200 exercises from which soccer coaches will receive many valuable training ideas that will increase their player's speed, balance, agility, footwork, and turning ability. In addition, they will enhance jumping power and acceleration, while developing a broad-based foundation that serves to make technical training more effective.
Tactics and Drills for Attacking and Goalscoring
In June, 2000 at Connecticut College, WORLD CLASS COACHING assembled on American soil for the first time ever, coaches from England's top Premier League teams, Manchester United and Liverpool F.C. for its International Coaching Seminar.

David Williams, Manchester United U19 Youth Team Coach and Sammy Lee, Liverpool F.C. Assistant Manager were joined by former Leeds United Coach, Mick Hennigan in this once-in-a-lifetime seminar.

The Rules of Soccer: Simplified
by Bill Mason and Larry Maisner

This helpful reference is a 'Quick Look' explanation of the rewritten laws. With additional decisions and interpretations. Updated annually to reflect the most current law changes.
The Soccer Goalkeeper
Tape 1: Principles of Goalkeeping Defending

Stop every shot! The Soccer Goalkeeper is the single most comprehensive guide to the key position in soccer. From drills and tactics to equipment and fitness, this reference cover all of the mental and physical skills you need to maximize performance on the field.
The Soccer Referee's Manual
by David Ager

This widely respected reference has been revised to ensure that it continues to deliver the latest instruction on soccer refereeing and includes: FIFA's (soccer's worldwide governing body) most recent amendments to the Laws of the Game Expectations on how referees administer the laws and control play Expert advice and insights into the FA's referee training. Over 100 questions and answers on the laws and their interpretation.