Winning Women In Soccer (Sport Success)

The Story

Sport Success Series: The Human Drama of Women's Athletic Competition In the past several months the thrill of women's soccer, the storybook tale of the Williams sisters in tennis, the continuing success of the WNBA, the increasing popularity of women's ice hockey and the birth of women's football have made women's sports the number one sports story of 1999. With so many children playing soccer and being more interested than ever in many different sports, a new series from Barron's, for children 10 years old and up will offer valuable insight to budding athletes and be entertaining reading. Winning Women in Soccer and Winning Women in Ice Hockey explore in-depth the dynamic world of women's soccer and ice hockey for young readers. Uncovering the origins of women's soccer and tracing the evolution of the popularity of the sport in the U.S., Winning Women In Soccer details the personal stories of the sports rising stars and the exhilaration of championship and Olympic women's soccer competition. More than a mere history, the book serves as a practical guide on how to play the game and the unique challenges of women's soccer. Of particular interest to women's soccer fans, are the in depth profiles of such women soccer stars as April Heinrichs, Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry and Kristine Lilly. In addition to a detailed glossary and index, the book includes: - Soccer connections - Where to find more information - A further reading list - Bibliography - List of related web sites Both books explore the drive, determination and talent behind the athletes that have propelled women's sports into the forefront of competitive athletics. Along with serving as a practical guide and handy reference source, each book tells one of the most compelling stories in sports today.