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Book Review – The Tough Stuff by Cody Royle

The Tough Stuff, by Cody Royle, does have some coach-team interaction elements, but largely focuses on the coach as an individual.

Although having a decent knowledge of soccer is probably required, this is a good look at the work and thought process of an elite coach.

How We Learn to Move is a book on skill development with a heavy focus on the Constraints-Led Approach which is well worth a read.

Coaching Volleyball: A Survival Guide For Your First Season does a pretty good job of hitting on the main needs of a first year coach.

The Set Point is a book by the FIVB that goes into the thinking behind developing the VNL and its plans for growing the game economically.

Ultimately, Coach-to-Coach is a series of coaching lessons presented in a very enjoyable and engaging story format.

In Championship Behaviours, Hugh McCutcheon provides a pretty comprehensive approach to coaching and athlete development.

Do Hard Things by Steve Magness attacks out-dated conceptions and provides a guide to how we can develop true mental toughness.

If Gold is Our Destiny, by Sean Murray, takes readers back in time to tell the story of the 1984 Olympic gold medal winning USA men.

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