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Coaching Volleyball For Dummies
Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball
Have 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 sport Build your team - size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids
Teach the basics of volleyball - from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements
Raise the level of play - teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strong
Make the moms and dads happy - work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season
Score extra points - keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club team
Open the book and
Clear explanations of the game's fundamentals An assortment of the sport's best drills
The equipment your team needs
Player positions and their responsibilities
Tips for running fun-filled practices
Refinements for your coaching strategies
How to meet players' special needs
Ten ways to make the season memorable
Have 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 sport Build your team - size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids
Teach the basics of volleyball - from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements
Raise the level of play - teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strong
Make the moms and dads happy - work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season
Score extra points - keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club team
Open the book and
Clear explanations of the game's fundamentals An assortment of the sport's best drills
The equipment your team needs
Player positions and their responsibilities
Tips for running fun-filled practices
Refinements for your coaching strategies
How to meet players' special needs
Ten ways to make the season memorable
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 11, 2009
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August 1, 2016
As a first time volleyball coach I thought this book was great for laying out the game, how to teach it to your players and really addressed any issues you might have.
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