Title: Coaching Football For Dummies
Description: 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!
Subjects: Nonfiction, Sports & Recreations