More than Goals - The Journey From Backyard Games to World Cup CompetitionProduct Description224 Pages. Published 2004 About the BookExperience the sport of soccer like never before! More Than Goals will take you inside each level of competition and development of the most successful U.S. men’s soccer player ever.Coaches, teammates, and opponents recognize that Reyna’s value on the field and to a squad extends far beyond the goal-scoring situations he creates. More Than Goals captures the consummate leader and captain’s passion and knowledge for the game. You’ll gain both an appreciation of what it takes to excel in the sport and insights on how to play it. Author Claudio Reyna has been a champion performer from youth club through professional levels. The following are among his accomplishments: Two-time state champion and two-time Parade magazine High School Player of the Year at St. Benedict’s Prep (New Jersey) Three-time national champion and All-American, two-time Player of the Year, and College Player of the Century at the University of Virginia Three-time World Cup competitor and World Cup all-star team selection in 2002 Captain of teams in top professional leagues in Germany, Scotland, and England Reyna is currently with Manchester City of the English Premier League and is also the U.S. national team captain. About the AuthorExperience the sport of soccer like never before! More Than Goals will take you inside each level of competition and development of the most successful U.S. men’s soccer player ever.Coaches, teammates, and opponents recognize that Reyna’s valu+F61e on the field and to a squad extends far beyond the goal-scoring situations he creates. More Than Goals captures the consummate leader and captain’s passion and knowledge for the game. You’ll gain both an appreciation of what it takes to excel in the sport and insights on how to play it. Author Claudio Reyna has been a champion performer from youth club through professional levels. The following are among his accomplishments: Two-time state champion and two-time Parade magazine High School Player of the Year at St. Benedict’s Prep - (New Jersey) Three-time national champion and All-American, two-time Player of the Year, and College Player of the Century at the University of Virginia Three-time World Cup competitor and World Cup all-star team selection in 2002 Captain of teams in top professional leagues in Germany, Scotland, and England Reyna is currently with Manchester City of the English Premier League and is also the U.S. national team captain. Words of Praise"As one of the most gifted players in U.S. soccer history and national team captain, Claudio Reyna has helped the team to be more successful and competitive internationally. Through his professional experiences in Germany, Scotland, and England, he’s become a great pro and a wonderful student of the game. More Than Goals is a special look at what motivates this great player and how he’s developed his skills. I highly recommend this book to all soccer enthusiasts.” Bruce Arena U.S. National Team Coach and Technical Director"When Claudio’s on the field, teammates know he’s going to get them the ball and that he’ll help them to play better. More Than Goals gives insights into becoming that kind of player." Landon Donovan 2002 and 2003 U.S. Player of the Year “A mix of a biography, a national team history, practice exercises and coaching philosophy. … a gold mine of recent U.S. and international soccer information.” Hardy Fuchs, NSCAA Soccer Journal “A book that inspires and educates.” Luis F. Sanchez, El Nuevo Herald “Hits the mark as an autobiography, a coaching manual and a non-fiction book … by intertwining stories, observations, tips and tidbits in a smooth easy-to-read story.” PA West Touchline “Reyna’s picked up something useful from every coach and his comments about how different coaches use particular practice drills to the team’s advantage is helpful to the player and coach at any level.” Tony Edwards, ussoccerplayers.com Related items:
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