Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Life as a soccer pro: the real story -- A day in the life -- A brief history of the game -- Soccer leagues in North America -- What about women? -- Learning by playing -- The college scene -- A chance at the pros -- Playing overseas -- Training like a pro -- Playing safe -- Giving back -- Fun facts about soccer.
Summary
Play Like a Pro covers the essentials of what you need to play six professional team sports, from starting early to what pros do once they retire from their careers as athletes. Readers learn about the drive, dedication, preparation, hard work, skills, sacrifices, choices, and decisions involved in becoming a top athlete. With illustrative examples from the lives of well-known athletes, readers will learn more about the sports and games they love.