Coaching Football For Dummies

Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football
team. Your journey through the season will be packed with moments
that make you smile and that you and your players will remember for
the rest of your lives. But what if you've never coached
before?

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 philosophy

* Teach football fundamentals

* Encourage good sportsmanship

* Improve your team's skills

* Ensure safety on the field

* Communicate 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 coaching

* Gather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your
players

* Raise the level of play on offense, defense, and special
teams

* Take steps to avoid injuries

* Deal with discipline issues and problem parents

* Make critical half-time adjustments

* Transition 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!