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Professional Development in Sport Coaching Ser.: To Be a Better Coach : A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer by Lori Gano-Overway and Pete Van Mullem (2021, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101538141973
ISBN-139781538141977
eBay Product ID (ePID)22050379738
Product Key Features
Number of Pages220 Pages
Publication NameTo Be a Better Coach : a Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
SubjectLeadership, Coaching / General, General, Children's & Youth Sports
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Education
AuthorLori Gano-Overway, Pete Van Mullem
SeriesProfessional Development in Sport Coaching Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight11.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2020-056418
ReviewsTo Be a Better Coach is one of those books that has something for everyone, from the novice coach to the experienced coach, coach educator and parent alike. The "In Action" sections and "Coaching Tips" provide an immediate application of the concept(s) for coaching practice. Authentic scenarios and examples support the literature throughout the book that any coach will be able to relate to. To Be a Better Coach will not only make you a better coach, it will help you be a better person., To Be a Better Coach is both an extremely practical and deeply philosophical approach to working with young developing athletes in any sport. Being both a head coach and employer of close to a dozen other part-time coaches, I would absolutely use this systematic and thoughtful pedagogy to create a team culture where athletes and coaches strive to get better every day in a safe, mindful and uplifting fashion. I would recommend this book to any coach who is looking to improve and educate his or her staff as well as reminding all coaches why our job is so important., To Be a Better Coach is a blueprint for coaches on how to create a successful environment for your athletes and program. It is very detail oriented but also an easy to read resource for coaches just starting out or veteran coaches who are hoping to improve their approach and program. To Be a Better Coach is a must read for all coaches!, Pete Van Mullem and Lori Gano-Overway have taken decades of knowledge, generally reserved for coaches who have learned through constant trial and error, and provided a well thought out game plan for new and continually evolving coaches. To Be a Better Coach provides step by step processes, real life examples, and thought provoking questions that will assist coaches in growing their knowledge and skill-set in the many intricate facets of becoming a positively impactful mentor. Their approach in teaching coaches the responsibility of being a holistic, big picture, and life lesson impactor will serve as a valuable foundation for coaches passionate about the success of their athletes during competition and beyond. To Be a Better Coach: A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer is an essential addition to you and your organization's collection., To Be a Better Coach does a great job setting the structure and framework every coach would need to improve their ability to coach athletes in today's culture. The authors show there is more than X's and O's if you want to be your best as a coach., To Be a Better Coach is a must read for all prospective coaches interested in working in youth sports. The authors provide a well-researched, detailed, enjoyable, and action-oriented resource that serves as a great reminder about the responsibility that all coaches have to inspire, educate, develop, and care for their athletes in the healthiest and safest way possible., This publication provides much needed practical guidance and important considerations for those working with youth athletes. The authors incorporate solid theory about effective coaching and youth development as they move quickly into specific examples and detailed descriptions of application in a variety of settings. These examples will keep the reader focused on how to achieve the multiple goals that coaches should attend to as they work with our young people. Most importantly, as it addresses many of the challenges in the youth sports environment, the book is a motivating reminder about how impactful and fulfilling youth sport coaching can be!, Pete Van Mullem and Lori Gano-Overway's dedication to quality youth sports shows as the authors delve into all of the key aspects of what makes a great coach. To Be a Better Coach: A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer provides engaging exercises, real-world scenarios and research-backed advice to encourage coaches to improve at their craft. No matter your role in sports, we can all agree that the impact of a coach on a young athlete's experience is unparalleled. This book helps us strive towards better youth sports for kids through better coaching.
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal796.083
Table Of ContentForeword Introduction Chapter 1: To Coach is to Know your Why Chapter 2: To Coach is to Know your Role Chapter 3: To Coach is to Be a Role Model Chapter 4: To Coach is to Build Relationships Chapter 5: To Coach is to Set the Climate Chapter 6: To Coach is to Keep Athletes Safe Chapter 7: To Coach is to Plan Chapter 8: To Coach is to Teach Chapter 9: To Coach is to Assess Chapter 10: To Coach is to Adapt Chapter 11: To Coach is to Get Better Every Day Appendix Resources for Keeping Athletes Safe Notes Bibliography Index About the Authors
SynopsisTo Be a Better Coach: A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer combines hands-on experience and comprehensive research to offer coaches and coach developers concrete, practical suggestions to improve coaching performance in youth sports. Each chapter discusses common best practices in coaching, such as creating a safe, positive, and inclusive environment and developing leadership and motivational skills. Using an applied approach, To Be a Better Coach is an indispensable guide for coaches and coach developers working in youth sports. Book jacket., In To Be a Better Coach: A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer , Pete Van Mullem and Lori Gano-Overway combine hands-on experience and comprehensive research to offer coaches and coach developers concrete, practical suggestions to improve coaching performance in youth sports. To Be a Better Coach shares common and best practices in coaching, such as providing a safe sport environment, engaging in ethical practices, creating a positive and inclusive environment, building relationships with all stakeholders, and developing leadership and motivational skills. Each chapter explains the skills and guidelines needed to develop as a youth coach in that specific area, followed by examples of real-world scenarios from practicing coaches. In addition, each chapter includes useful resources and practical strategies for the development of coaches. With the continued rise in youth sports, the need for trained and qualified coaches is growing. Using an applied approach, To Be a Better Coach is a needed guide for youth sport coaches and coach developers working in community youth sport programs, interscholastic sport, and private youth sport organizations., In To Be a Better Coach: A Guide for the Youth Sport Coach and Coach Developer, Pete Van Mullem and Lori Gano-Overway combine hands-on experience and comprehensive research to offer coaches and coach developers concrete, practical suggestions to improve coaching performance in youth sports. To Be a Better Coach shares common and best practices in coaching, such as providing a safe sport environment, engaging in ethical practices, creating a positive and inclusive environment, building relationships with all stakeholders, and developing leadership and motivational skills. Each chapter explains the skills and guidelines needed to develop as a youth coach in that specific area, followed by examples of real-world scenarios from practicing coaches. In addition, each chapter includes useful resources and practical strategies for the development of coaches. With the continued rise in youth sports, the need for trained and qualified coaches is growing. Using an applied approach, To Be a Better Coach is a needed guide for youth sport coaches and coach developers working in community youth sport programs, interscholastic sport, and private youth sport organizations., This book combines comprehensive research in coach development and hands-on experience to offer coaches and coach developers concrete, practical suggestions to improve coaching performance in youth sport. It speaks directly to coaches working in community youth sport programs, interscholastic sport, and private youth sport organizations.
LC Classification NumberGV709.24.M85 2021
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