Watching and Reading

Books for players (We have included some audio versions for those interested)

“Breakaway by Alex Morgan. Get inspired to be your best—in sports and in life—with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player,
“Wolfpack” by Abby Wambach, York Times bestseller recommended by 03 player Gigi Hall Click here for audio file
“The Flea”: The Amazing Story of Leo Messi Click here for audio file
“You are awesome” by Mattew Syed (Helps younger players with growth mindset)
“Legacy and the Queen” by the late Kobe Bryant “A tale of finding your inner magic against all odds”
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. One of Ashley Yudin’s favorites Click here for audio file

A look at soccer tactics, culture, and some personalities surrounding the sport.

“Inverting the pyramid” by Jonathan Wilson – a social-historical look at soccer tactics
Angels with Dirty Faces by Jonathan Wilson – a moving in-depth glimpse into Argentina’s incredible soccer culture
The Mixer by Michael Cox – the authors first full length book – a fantastic look at the history of the Premier League
Ajax, Barcelona, Cruyff: The ABC of an obstinate maestro by Frits Barendd and Henk Van Dorp, translated by David Winner – the most intimate interview with one of soccer’s most iconoclast figure
Brilliant Orange: the Neurotic Genius of Dutch of soccer by David Winner – a look at the soccer, art, architecture and culture of Holland and how they inform each other
Pep Confidential by Martin Perrarnau – a behind-the-scenes look at Guardiola’s first season with Bayern Munich. A fantastic read!
Bring the Noise by Ralph Honigstein – a glimpse into the life and coaching of the “normal one” (Jurgen Klopp) and how a more apt title may be the “universal one”
The Philosophy of Football: In Shadows of Marcelo Bielsa by Jed Davies – a technical account of the principles governing the soccer of El Loco

Inspiring Soccer Movies/Documentaries

Just For Fun

Watch complete games and focus on players in their positions.