USSF Curriculum Proposal

PRESS RELEASE

APRIL 2020: THE RELEASE of SUN TZU SOCCER

On April 21st, 2020, Sun Tzu Soccer was released on Amazon. The book was #1 under “New Releases: Soccer Coaching,” and #2 “New Releases: Soccer”. Here’s what the experts had to say:

Liam Shannon has taken one of history’s most well-known and most respected books on strategy and expertly applied it to the world’s most popular sport. The Art of War, translated into football terminology and scenarios, makes Sun Tzu Soccer a must-read for the philosopher-coach, or indeed anyone who wishes to think about football on a deeper level.

Sonny Silooy

Senior Consultant & Ambassador at the Ajax Coaching Academy; Former Ajax & Dutch National Team Player

The strategic principles of Sun Tzu's Art of War can be applied to win in any competitive situation, be it warfare, business, or sports. Liam Shannon's new book, Sun Tzu Soccer, gives coaches and players a time-tested formula for victory on the soccer field. A must- read for those who seek a unique competitive edge!

Mark McNeilly

Author, The Art of War in Business; Professor, University of North Carolina

Written over 2400 years ago, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a sophisticated study of strategy and tactics, explained in accessible and coherent terms. Liam Shannon has taken Sun Tzu's inspiration and ideas, and found excellent parallels to the development of soccer players and teams. Liam's work is thoughtful and playful. It will inspire coaches and players alike to think differently and positively about how the game can be played. This is a great read and an imaginative work.

Ian Barker

Director of Coaching Education, United Soccer Coaches

"There has always been a shortage of high-quality and relevant reference material for coaches, managers, tacticians and students of the game. Sun Tzu Soccer, by Liam Shannon, not only fills that void, but it does so by creating a revolutionary way of looking at the game and the tactics within it.
The recreation of the classic strategies of The Art of War applied specifically for football make this a must-read for those who are looking to deepen their knowledge of the sport, make a positive impact on players, and most importantly: get results."

Louis Langdown

Senior Lecturer, Football Science, Solent University; Former Head of Sports Science, AFC Bournemouth; Former Performance Analyst, Crystal Palace FC

Sun Tzu Soccer by Liam Shannon offers the knowledgeable coach a new perspective on the beautiful game. Open your mind, go on the attack, win more games - Sun Tzu Soccer!

Sam Snow

CEO at American Made Soccer Consultants; Former Technical Director at US Youth Soccer

Sun Tzu Soccer has become a permanent fixture in my coaching ‘toolbox’. Liam Shannon’s work is equally relevant to both pre-match preparation and post-match- analysis, and has also helped me fine-tune some tenets of my own footballing philosophy. Rarely do I watch a game at any level without referring back to his translations of Sun Tzu’s seminal work. I can’t recommend highly enough to all coaches, no matter their level of experience.

Tommy McMenemy

Associate Head Men’s Soccer Coach, University of Michigan