Beach Soccer Histories 1st Edition

Step onto the sunlit sands of sport with Beach Soccer Histories, 1st Edition — a compelling, meticulously researched account by Lee McGowan, Elizabeth Ellison, and Michele Lastella. This book captures the energy, culture, and evolution of beach soccer from local seaside games to international arenas, inviting readers to rediscover the sport’s rhythm and roots.

Combining archival research, player interviews, and sociocultural analysis, the authors map how beach soccer grew in coastal communities and gained global visibility. You’ll find clear timelines, vivid case studies, and thoughtful discussion of governance, gender dynamics, training practices, and the sport’s media footprint—contextualized for regions where the game thrives, from Brazil and Southern Europe to emerging scenes in Asia and the Middle East.

Whether you are a coach refining strategy, a student researching sport history, a player seeking deeper understanding, or a fan curious about the game’s story, this volume delivers authoritative insight with accessible prose. The interdisciplinary approach makes it a useful reference for academics, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike, blending scholarly rigor with the immediacy of beachside narratives.

Engaging, informative, and global in scope, Beach Soccer Histories, 1st Edition is essential for anyone who cares about the past, present, and future of this dynamic sport. Add it to your collection today and enrich your appreciation of beach soccer’s places, people, and practices around the world.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.