Coaching Basketball For Dummies

1. Auflage September 2007
384 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Packed with numerous offensive and defensive drills
The fun and easy way(r) to get the score on coaching youth basketball
Planning to volunteer as a basketball coach? This friendly guide helps youcommand the court by explaining the rules of the game, giving you expert advice on teaching essential skills to different age groups, running great practices, promoting teamwork, helping struggling players, keeping kids healthy and injury-free, and leading your team effectively during a game.
* Develop your coaching philosophy
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Teach offensive and defensive strategies
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Encourage good sportsmanship
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Ensure safety on the field
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Communicate effectively with parents
The National Alliance For Youth Sports has been America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children for the past 25 years. It serves volunteer coaches, parents with children involved in organized sports, game officials, youth sports administrators, league directors, and the youngsters who participate in organized sports. The Alliance's programs are utilized in more than 3,000 communities nationwide by parks and recreation departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs/YWCAs, and various independent youth service groups, as well as on military installations worldwide. For more information on the Alliance's programs, which appear in the following list, visit www.nays.org.