Product Description

Featuring state-of-the-art soccer skills training tips, the story behind the David Beckham academies, and with insights from Beckham on his unique lifestyle, this book captures the essence of what it's like to be England football captain and one of the most celebrated faces on the planet. The David Beckham Academy in Greenwich, London is the largest sporting facility of its kind in Europe, comprising two full-size indoor third-generation football pitches and extensive state-of-the-art teaching and catering facilities. Boys and girls aged 8-15 will be able to participate in a five-day soccer programme run during key times in the year, with unique cross-curricular activities focusing on football, team building, diet and nutrition, health and fitness, physiology and the role of managers and the media. This book is the realisation of Beckham's dream to give something back to the sport that made him a legend. It will feature a complete football training programme - from basic control skills and anticipation through to crossing techniques, free-kicks, and tactical awareness - based on the coursework within the Academy. Crucially, it will also address the life skills which form a core element of the workshops, ensuring that readers come away with not just an appreciation of the sport and world-class coaching techniques but how personal development forms a key role in their lives. Lavishly illustrated with exclusive photographs of Beckham on and off the field, and with his own insights into his upbringing and how his experiences have shaped his career in the game, this book represents the next big adventure for Beckham - and the creation of an exciting, modern learning facility for any young aspiring footballer regardless of ability. The dream is now a reality.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #367645 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
'I wanted an environment where children could learn but more importantly have fun. I hope that this will be a unique experience for many kids and one that will stay with them for the rest of their lives' David Beckham

From the Author
‘I wanted an environment where children could learn but more importantly have fun. I hope that this will be a unique experience for many kids and one that will stay with them for the rest of their lives’ David Beckham

From the Inside Flap
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become one of the best football players on the planet? Have you dreamt about scoring from the half-way line, bending a free-kick past a wall of defenders, assisting in the "perfect" goal, or captaining your team in the biggest football tournament in the world?
David Beckham has fulfilled his ambition to return to his roots and give something back to football and to his fans across the globe. Thanks to The David Beckham Academy aspiring youngsters now have the opportunity to realize their dreams.
This unique book features Beckham sharing his knowledge of the game, his skills developed from playing for the best clubs in the world, his experiences as England captain, along with his life in Madrid captured as never before.