The Dutch are renowned for their skill, tactical awareness and team chemistry. Dutch 'Total Football' examines all of the elements that make the Dutch special. This includes the cultural, developmental and geographic differences that are unique to the people of the Netherlands. This soccer book is different than any other you've ever read because in addition to showing you the exercises, drills and small-sided games the Dutch use to develop incredible players it also describes how Dutch culture affects their approach to soccer.

Dutch 'Total Football' begins with the examination of the famous 'Clockwork Orange', teams of the 1970's. Other background chapters discuss, Dutch Traits, how Dutch Space is Different, the role of Street Soccer and Ajax Youth Development. There are some individuals that have had a particularly important role in the development of the Dutch system. The roles and contributions of Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels are discussed in detail.

Once you understand some of the background of Dutch soccer and society, the drills, exercises and small-sided games in the subsequent chapters make more sense. The practices are focused on three key areas, Receive / Pass / Move, Pass / Move / Shoot and Positional Play and Transition. More than 120 diagrams and descriptions give you the set up, organization, coaching points and progressions that will not only show you how to use the drills with your team but also how to coach and teach within the drills.

Terry Michler played in the North American Soccer League for the Kansas City Spurs who won the league title in 1969. Michler is the coach of Christian Brothers College, a high school in St. Louis, Missouri. He has compiled a record of 760-190-93. His teams have won 23 District Championships, 15 Final Four appearances, 11 State Final appearances and 5 State Championships. 266 of his players have gone on to play college soccer and 32 have played at the professional level.

This is the third book Terry Michler has produced. The first two were Coaching Soccer Champions and Full Season Training Program - CBC High School Team.