No worries "Coaching Football For Dummies" is the fun and easy way to tackle the basics of coaching youth football. This friendly guide shows you how to teach your players effectively, regardless of their age or skill level, and lead your team to victory--even if you're a first-time coach. You'll discover how to: Develop a coaching philosophyTeach football fundamentalsEncourage good sportsmanshipImprove your team's skillsEnsure safety on the fieldCommunicate effectively with parents
Packed with valuable information on preparing your game plan before you even step on the field, this hands-on resource gives you expert guidance in building your coaching skills, from evaluating your players and running enjoyable, productive practices to working with all types of kids--uncoordinated, shy, highly talented--at once. You'll find a variety of fun-filled drills for teaching everything from tackling and blocking to running and catching, as well as advanced drills to take your players' skills up a notch. You'll also see how to: Conduct a preseason parents' meeting--an often overlooked aspect of coachingGather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your playersRaise the level of play on offense, defense, and special teamsTake steps to avoid injuriesDeal with discipline issues and problem parentsMake critical half-time adjustmentsTransition to coaching an All-Star Team
Complete with tips for working with parents, keeping your players healthy, and leading your team effectively on game days, "Coaching Football For Dummies" is all you need--besides a whistle and a clipboard--to navigate your players through a safe, fun, rewarding season
No worries "Coaching Football For Dummies" is the fun and easy way to tackle the basics of coaching youth football. This friendly guide shows you how to teach your players effectively, regardless of their age or skill level, and lead your team to victory--even if you're a first-time coach. You'll discover how to: Develop a coaching philosophyTeach football fundamentalsEncourage good sportsmanshipImprove your team's skillsEnsure safety on the fieldCommunicate effectively with parents
Packed with valuable information on preparing your game plan before you even step on the field, this hands-on resource gives you expert guidance in building your coaching skills, from evaluating your players and running enjoyable, productive practices to working with all types of kids--uncoordinated, shy, highly talented--at once. You'll find a variety of fun-filled drills for teaching everything from tackling and blocking to running and catching, as well as advanced drills to take your players' skills up a notch. You'll also see how to: Conduct a preseason parents' meeting--an often overlooked aspect of coachingGather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your playersRaise the level of play on offense, defense, and special teamsTake steps to avoid injuriesDeal with discipline issues and problem parentsMake critical half-time adjustmentsTransition to coaching an All-Star Team
Complete with tips for working with parents, keeping your players healthy, and leading your team effectively on game days, "Coaching Football For Dummies" is all you need--besides a whistle and a clipboard--to navigate your players through a safe, fun, rewarding season
Imprint | For Dummies |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2007 |
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First published | 2006 |
Authors | The National Alliance of Youth Sports |
As told to | Greg Bach |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 384 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-19792-9 |
Barcode | 9780470197929 |
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LSN | 0-470-19792-7 |