xii, 443 pages. : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Contents
Pt I Principles of coaching 1. Developing your coaching philosophy -- 2. Determining your coaching objectives -- 3. Selecting your coaching style -- 4. Coaching for character -- 5. Coaching diverse athletes -- Pt II Principles of behavior 6. Communicating with your athletes -- 7. Motivating your athletes -- 8. Managing your athletes' behavior -- Pt III Principles of teaching 9. The games approach -- 10. Teaching technical skills -- 11. Teaching tactical skills -- 12. Planning for teaching -- Pt IV Principles of physical training 13. Training basics -- 14. Training for energy fitness -- 15. Training for muscular fitness -- 16. Fueling your athletes -- 17. Battling drugs -- Pt V Principles of management 18. Managing your team -- 19. Managing relationships -- 20. Managing risk
Summary
This comprehensive text includes content on how to communicate and motivate players, as well as manage problem behaviours among athletes with a positive approach. It provides a full introduction to the games approach to coaching and strategic advice on how to incorporate this into a successful programme