The Vision of a Champion: Advice and Inspiration from the World's Most Successful Women's Soccer Coach

"From the beginning I knew I made the right decision to attend the University of North Carolina...I went there because it is through this game that we learn the importance of human relationships." — Mia Hamm, UNC, Olympic and World Cup Champion

"Anson inspired me to play and gave me the mentality that I was going to be the best." — Tisha Venturini, UNC, Olympian and World Cup Champion

"Anson was a great motivator...I had the time of my life at North Carolina. I dearly miss it. I'd go back in a heartbeat. The whole experience was awesome" — Lorrie Fair, UNC, Olympic and World Cup Champion

In Vision of A Champion, Anson Dorrance has teamed with Gloria Averbuch, an accomplished heath and fitness writer, to create a passionate and inspiring formula for success in soccer, and in life. On fields all over the country millions dream of becoming the next Mia Hamm - one of Anson's former players. This book will show them how to do it!

Soccer is the fastest growing youth sport in the United States with nearly 20 million participants. An unprecedented 47 percent are female. Now, Anson Dorrance, the winningest women's soccer coach of all-time, gives youth players, parents and coaches the secrets of over 25 years of success, developed as a collegiate (University of North Carolina) and U.S. National Team coach.

Vision of a Champion is a unique blend of technical advice and powerful inspiration. Young players, male and female, parents and coaches alike will gain enormous insight into how to develop high-level athletes, who also carry the values and lessons of competitive sports with them off the playing field.

Take yourself to the highest level:
• Learn the renowned UNC system
• Become a champion on the playing field and in life
• Succeed with coaches and selectors
• Identify and improve your weaknesses in the game
• Get inspiration form top players like Mia Hamm
• Stay healthy and injury free
• Sharpen your mental edge
• Achieve total fitness
• Maximize performance in games and tournaments
• Master skills for all levels of play