Tag: The National Alliance For Youth Sports

If you are a baseball fan, then coaching youth baseball is one the most enjoyable and rewarding activities you’ll experience. But what if you’ve never coached before? Or you haven’t played the game in a while and have forgot some key points to the sport? No worries! Coaching Baseball for Dummies guides you through the rules of the game, explaining all the essential skills and the best ways to teach them to your players. Covering different age groups and great practice routines, this guide is all you need to have a fun-filled season. You’ll discover how to:Fulfill the role of being a coach and parentDevelop a coaching philosophyUnderstand how your league worksEvaluate your teamTeach your players fundamentalsUnderstand all kinds of childrenCreate your practice planPrepare for game dayOvercome challenges and problemsThis plain-English guide also shows you how to run all kinds of drills, from hitting and pitching to fielding and base running. And when your team is tense or low on morale, it shows you how to relax your players and keep them focused on the game. There are also suggestions for making your season, and theirs, a memorable one. Coaching Baseball for Dummies shows you how much fun it can be to train kids to be athletes, have good sportsmanship, and work together as a team.

Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyballHave you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match.Lay the groundwork for a great season — develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sportBuild your team — size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kidsTeach the basics of volleyball — from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elementsRaise the level of play — teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strongMake the moms and dads happy — work with parents to ensure a successful and fun seasonScore extra points — keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club teamOpen the book and find:Clear explanations of the game's fundamentalsAn assortment of the sport's best drillsThe equipment your team needsPlayer positions and their responsibilitiesTips for running fun-filled practicesRefinements for your coaching strategiesHow to meet players' special needsTen ways to make the season memorable

So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence. Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketball—from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending—and guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court. You’ll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. You’ll also see how to ramp up your players’ skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to:Develop your coaching philosophyUnderstand your league’s rulesConduct a preseason parents’ meeting—crucial for opening the lines of communicationTeach offensive and defensive strategiesKeep your kids healthy and injury-freeEncourage good sportsmanshipMake critical half-time adjustments during a gameHelp struggling playersAddress discipline problems and handle difficult parentsCoach an All-Star or Travel teamComplete with numerous offensive and defensive drills and tips for helping your kids relax before a game, Coaching Basketball For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get the score on this worthwhile endeavor!