I am a soccer mom. For over ten years now I’ve been the washer of the uniforms, the maker of the Gatorades and the loyal cheerleader/taxi driver shuffling players to practice, home from practice, to games, home from games. The matches I’ve watched from the sidelines probably number in the thousands. Such immersion in the sport has granted me some degree of understanding of the game, understanding that grew from experience and from asking my husband/coach a thousand questions.
As a quintessential soccer mom, I feel uniquely qualified to review Soccer for Moms, the newest title in Plain White Press’s series “For Moms and Minivan drivers.” In this book, author Kerrie Page offers moms a overview of the basics of the game: rules, terminology, equipment and team structure. With diagrams for you visual learners! Soccer for Moms also covers tournament play and uniform basics as well as common injuries, the all-important game snacks, and the well stocked gear bag. She also features chapters on working with your child’s coach and what to expect in more competitive leagues.
Kerrie knows her stuff. I know. This is information I could have benefited from as a newbie soccer mom. Hey, this is information that benefits me now!
Are you soccer mom? Would you like to hone your soccer expertise? Or maybe you know a soccer mom? Plain White Press has graciously offered TWO copies of Soccer for Moms for us to give away during our Back to School Giveaway! Leave us a comment to be included in the drawing.
But there’s more! Plain White Press is also offering a discount code for 5 Minutes for Books readers. The coupon code is Soccer5 which will give you 20% off when you purchase at www.PlainWhitePress.com/soccer.
Wife and mother, Bible teacher and blogger, Lisa loves Jesus, coffee, dark chocolate and, of course, books. Read more of her reflections at Lisa writes….
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- Leave a comment on this post as your entry.
- This giveaway is open to U.S. residents. One entry per person.
- New giveaways will be posted through August 26. Winners will be announced August 31.
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I am a soccer mom and I love it!!!!!
Wow, how I could have used this book years ago, but I think it would still be a great read-I am still a soccer mom and never to old to learn new tricks!
I am sending the link to this to a friend of mine who is coaching a competitive girls team for the first time.
My daughter is a soccer mom! I would love this for her. Thank you!
I’m a soccer Mom, this would be great.
I have many more years of soccer mom ahead – this would be a wonderful read. Thanks!
I didn’t know that books like this even existed, please enter me for the drawing!
Looks like a wonderful resource.
Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for the review. We developed this book for moms like us who wanted to have more fun at the games.
Looks like a great book. I don’t even want to think how many years I’ve “soccer-momed” without it! Thanks for the entry!
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Happy Monday!
I would love to win one of these books.
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Not a soccer mom, yet. We’re getting there!
Soccer Grandma
This sounds like a really good book. I’d love to add to my library. Thanks
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ll need this soon. Thanks
I could use this book since my daughter is always asking me about the rules and I never know exactly what is right.
Proud soccer mom here!!!
I’m gonna be a soccer mom soon! Thanks for the chance to win this!
great giveaway…sign me up….hope to win
bet my friend could use this
I would love this. Soccer is a great, fun game.
I have two kids in soccer and they are beginners. I loved watching them but really don’t get it – this would be a great book so I could help but not say the wrong thing.
I’m on my way to becoming a soccer mom…
This would be great for my sis
I’ve always wondered about the appeal of soccor.
soon to be soccer mom here!
I’m a soccer Mom
This would be a great read for my daughter in law.
I would Like to Win a prize. Thanks for giving me a chance!
I am going to be a soccer mom soon!
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Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in 🙂
I could really use this since I don’t have a clue about soccer at this point 🙂
I’m not a soccer mom, yet. But I hope my kids play and enjoy soccer when they get a little older!
This looks useful
my aunt is a soccer mom lol
Looks great 🙂
This looks like a great resource. I’d have to share it with my soccer mom sister.
This would be a great gift for some of the soccer moms I know–please add my name! Thank you for the contest!
Just a note that we’ve posted about this at Winning Readings:
http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/08/soccer-for-moms.html
I would love to win this book.
My DIL needs this!
Thanks for giveaway or discount!
I WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK!
What an interesting read! I have time.
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