ABSTRACT
A key aspect of positive youth development soccer is to develop the person first in order to develop better coaches and players. One approach to positive youth development widely discussed in the literature is that of life skill development where emphasis is placed upon developing new skills that will enhance a young person’s development and help them to become better able to cope with the challenges encountered in everyday life. In this chapter the authors draw upon specific research and their applied experiences to provide insight into how key life skills can be developed within a youth soccer environment.
