Full Description
'An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game. There's something here for veteran coaches as well as beginners' - Larry Bird. 'Whatever your teaching credentials, your greatest responsibility is to give each player a positive learning experience' - David Faucher Coach.You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league. Now here you are, a newly anointed coach. You didn't ask for it, but it happened anyway. Now you need help. Don't despair. This complete guidebook will not only get you through it but will help you become the coach you'd like to be - the coach who can give your kids the sports experience they deserve. You've already taken a big step: you said "yes" to this important commitment. Congratulations. You'll have a great time, and Dave Faucher is here to help. Survive your first practice and first game. Win over problem players - and parents. Know what to do in game situations. Reach all your players. Work with girls and boys. Match your drills and strategies to age and ability. Make it fun and rewarding. Be the coach you never had. Generate enthusiasm. Improve your players and your team.'
Here's a book I would recommend to all youth coaches' - Jill Kearney, recreation director, Norwich, Vermont. 'I like Coach Faucher's philosophy, his approach to coaching kids, and his enthusiasm' - Jeffrey Thomas, youth coach, Richmond, Virginia. 'Easy to follow and comprehensive. A clear and inspiring picture of how to play basketball and how to coach basketball' - Tom Bertocci, youth coach, Thomaston, Maine.
Contents
Introduction: So You Said You'd Be the Coach, Huh?Part One Coaching 101: The Coach's Little Instruction Manual1. Creating an Atmosphere of Good HabitsThe EssentialsDrills That Promote Teamwork, Concentration, and Good HabitsQuestions and Answers2. Before Hitting the Court: Basketball in a NutshellThe CourtBasic Rules3. Setting Up the SeasonA Checklist for the SeasonEquipmentQuestions and Answers4. Essential Skills--and How to Teach ThemThe FundamentalsOffensive BasicsDefensive Basics5. The PracticePreparation is KeyFormat for Practice6. Sample PracticesBasic Beginning PracticeIntermediate PracticeAdvanced Intermediate Practice 1Advanced Intermediate Practice 2Questions and Answers7. The GameRules to Live ByTaking Stock after the GameQuestions and Answers8. Dealing with Parents and Gender IssuesPerspective on ParentsAddressing Gender IssuesQuestions and AnswersPart Two Drills: The Foundation for Growth, Happiness, and a Coach's Peace of Mind9. Fundamental DrillsWarming UpDribblingPassingCatchingStopping and PivotingShootingRebounding10. Offensive DrillsShot and Pass FakesTwo-Man Options to Teach Cutting and Moving StrategicallyDrills for the Fast BreakPutting It All TogetherDrills Using Formations11. Defensive DrillsDefensive PositionTracing the BallDefensive Slide and Defensive FootworkTeaching DefenseAppendixReferee SignalsGlossaryResourcesIndexAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author
