expert contributing coaches cover the following: Playing out of the thirds Possession
soccer Changing points of attack Quick counterattacks and transitions Flank attacks Offensive patterns of play Restart plays Individual skill development Editor Joe Luxbacher, head coach at the University of Pittsburgh, has assembled many of the game's top offensive-minded coaches including Dave Sarachan of D.C. United, Jay Hoffman of the U.S. Women's National Team, former Tampa Bay Mutiny coach John Kowalski, and college coaches Dean Foti of Syracuse, Sam Koch of Massachusetts, and Dave Masur of St. John's. Each coach explains and illustrates a specific aspect of developing an attacking offense, helping you develop and implement the tactics, skills, and drills that are needed to maximize scoring opportunities. About the Editor Joe Luxbacher has more than 30 years of experience playing and coaching
soccer at all levels. A former professional
soccer player for the North American
Soccer League, American
Soccer League, and
Major Indoor Soccer League, Luxbacher is head
soccer coach at the University of Pittsburgh, a position he has held since 1984. He was named Big East Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1992 and 1995, and he was selected for the Beading
Soccer Club Hall of Fame in 1995. Luxbacher earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1985 with specializations in physical education and management as well as administration of athletics. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Coaches who contributed chapters to this book include Dave Masur from St. John's University, John Kowalski from the Pittsburgh River Hounds-A
League, John Astudillo from the University of Buffalo, Dean Foti from Syracuse University, Ronald Quinn from Xavier University, David Sarachan from D.C. United, Jay Hoffman from the U.S. Women's National Team, Stephen Locker from Harvard University, Gene Klein from Quaker Valley High School (Pennsylvania), and Sam Koch from the University of Massachusetts. Table of Contents Part I: The Fundamentals of Attacking
Soccer Chapter 1. Playing Out of the Defending Third (Dave Masur) Chapter 2. Playing Through the Middle Third (John Kowalski) Chapter 3. Creating Opportunities in the Attacking Third (John Astudi
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