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Packed with drills and tips for training and game days The fun and easy way to master the art of football coaching Volunteering as a youth football coach can be a great experience, both for you and your squad. But what if you've never coached before, or want to improve? Don't worry! This friendly guide explains football rules, shows you how to approach coaching, and gives you practical pointers on improving team skills and encouraging good sportsmanship. * Understand football rules* Develop a coaching philosophy* Teach football fundamentals* Run great training sessions* Lead your team during a game* Communicate effectively with parents

Thinking about volunteering as a lacrosse coach? Even if you’ve never done it before, you can lead your team to a safe and exciting season. Coaching Lacrosse For Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to get the score on coaching youth lacrosse with loads of tips and plenty of offensive and defensive drills. This friendly guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the field. You’ll get lots of expert advice on teaching essential skills to different age groups, determining positions for each player, promoting teamwork, keeping kids healthy and injury-free, helping struggling players improve their skills and encouraging your best players to make the most of their talents, and leading your team effectively during a game. Discover how to: Recognize your behind-the-scenes responsibilitiesGet a handle on rules and termsPlan and execute practicesTeach basic lacrosse skillsIdentify players’ strengths and weaknessesJuggle the dual roles of coach and parentDevelop a lacrosse coaching philosophyMotivate all of your playersMake practice and skill-building funUnderstand the league your coachingMake sure your team has all the right equipmentTake different approaches to coaching girls and boysAssign players to positionsMotivate players on game dayIt’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Make yourself the perfect somebody with a little help from Coaching Lacrosse For Dummies.

Level-up your basketball coaching skills with this practical collection of drills, advice, and tipsLooking for an easy-to-read and fun guide to teaching basketball that will help you keep your players engaged, learning, and having a blast?Coaching Basketball For Dummies delivers proven, practical explanations and tips – including basic drills, strategies for safely dealing with player injuries, maintaining player engagement, and running an effective practice – for coaching basketball teams at a variety of age levels.You’ll find useful techniques on everything from planning and managing practices, supporting the mental health of your young players, and how to help individual team members recover from shooting slumps and rough patches in their play.The book also includes: Powerful tips for improving basketball fundamentals in players of all agesExercises and advice to help you become a more supportive coachTechniques to build camaraderie and trust amongst your players and between you and your teamPerfect for beginning youth basketball coaches, with a particular focus on people coaching kids between the ages of 5 and 16, Coaching Basketball For Dummies is also a can’t-miss strategy guide for experienced coaches interested in picking up some proven, hands-on tips to improve their coaching skills.

A how-to guide to becoming an inspiring football coach that kids will never forget Coaching Football For Dummies initiates you into the rewarding role of being a coach. With this book, you can help children of all ages and skill levels stay safe, have fun, and play well. You'll get a refresher on the rules and essential skills of football, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. As a coach, your job is to organize great practices and lead your team effectively during games. This guide gives you tips on doing just that, plus lots of advice on how to ensure that all players, regardless of skill level, size, or position, enjoy playing the sport. Great coaches know how to motivate players, build close-knit teams, and foster positivity—and you can join their ranks, with this Dummies guide. Learn drills and techniques for teaching football (and flag football!) basics to kids of all agesGet a complete rundown on safety, including safe tackling and concussion protocolEstablish a positive team culture, prevent bullying, and keep players motivatedCommunicate effectively with parents and other coachesThis book is the perfect choice for beginner or novice youth football coaches who are seeking guidance to help improve and develop their coaching skills.

Become an unforgettable soccer coach for kids of any age, with this complete guide Coaching Soccer For Dummies is a quick and easy reference guide for anyone who wants to start coaching youth soccer—or start coaching better. Help kids 5 and older to improve their skills, work together, and have fun, no matter their experience level. You'll get a refresher on the rules of soccer, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. Plus, you'll find drills and dynamic exercises you can use to improve the outcomes of your practice sessions. The title “Coach” comes with the responsibility to help players stay motivated and safe, all while building a respectful team culture and supporting kids' mental health. With Coaching Soccer For Dummies it's simple to do all that—and to develop a coaching philosophy that will help you give young players the support they need. Learn drills and techniques for teaching soccer skills to kids of all agesGet a complete rundown on safety, including proper form for injury preventionEstablish a positive team culture, prevent bullying, and keep players motivatedCommunicate effectively with parents and other coachesThis book is the perfect choice for beginner or novice youth soccer coaches who are seeking guidance to help improve and develop their coaching skills.