6 Best Football Coaching Books
We analyzed 4+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 6 best football coaching books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Football Coaching books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best football coaching books" and study the top 4+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
6 Best Football Coaching Books
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The Score Takes Care of Itself
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"He took a team that was at the very very bottom, and he brought them to the top." - Jack Dorsey
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Ryan Holiday recommended this bookRyan Holiday
"Even if you’ve never watched a down of football, you’ll get something out of this book." - Ryan Holiday
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Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
"Keep your lockers / desks clean and it'll reflect in other parts of your life." - Noah Kagan
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Ron Conway recommended this bookRon Conway
"Words of wisdown from [the author] to inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions." - Ron Conway
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- Vinod Khosla
"Among the best books! A way of living, working & commitment to excellence." - Vinod Khosla
- Justin Kan
"Changed my life!" - Justin Kan
- Vinod Khosla
Deliberate Soccer Practice
50 Small-Sided Football Games to Improve Decision-Making
Gold Dust
How to Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly
Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer
The Expected Goals Philosophy
A Game-Changing Way of Analysing Football
The Modern Soccer Coach
Position-Specific Training
Sources
- 1
10 Books All Football Executives, Coaches, Scouts, Players and Fans Should Read | Brian Dodd on Leadership
briandoddonleadership.com
- 2
The 10 Best Books for Football Coaches | Unbalanced
vocal.media
- 3
Best Football Coaching Books
leadershipandsport.com
- 4
10 Great Books About Football Coaching & Tactics | Jobs In Football
jobsinfootball.com
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