The Last 9 Seconds: A Coach's Reference Guide: The Secrets to Scoring Goals on the Last Touch: A Psychological Perspective - Softcover

This book stresses how to coach the soccer players on an in depth individual basis on how to prepare to score, which usually takes 9 seconds, or less.

The Last 9 Seconds is a reference book for coaches to use when their team or players are having problems scoring goals. DeBenedictis writes with passion on the topic of scoring goals. Having played as a goalkeeper he knew exactly what it took to score on him. He has studied this aspect of the game in great detail and has also included new ideas on player development and how young players learn. He truly deciphers the art and science of scoring goals.

"It is an entertaining read. It is an easy read. The book just works on so many levels. This book is highly recommended." - Jay Martin, NSCAA Soccer Journal, Sept/Oct 2013

He played goalkeeper for York University helping them win the National title in 1977. DeBenedictis has lectured on the Secrets to Scoring Goals at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's (NSCAA) conference on three occasions. In 2013, his session in Indianapolis had a standing-room only crowd of coaches.

DeBenedictis has an Honors Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physical and Health Education as well as earning an advanced certificate of coaching from York University and holds a senior coaching license.