Coaching Football for Dummies

For the volunteer parents or other adult who coach youth sports, now there’s a reference book to guide novices in the complexities of football. The National Alliance For Youth Sports, which has certified 2.1 million volunteer coaches and is America’s leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children, offers volunteer coaches information on everything from the fundamentals of football to how to encourage good sportsmanship. New coaches of five- to 14-year-olds will gain valuable information on running fun and creative drills, assigning the right players to positions, and incorporating teamwork into every play. And there’s lots of advice on typical coaching challenges, from ensuring safety on the field to encouraging good sportsmanship and involving parents.

The National Alliance For Youth Sports provides a range of programs for volunteer coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach (West Palm Beach, FL) is the Director of Communications for the National Alliance For Youth Sports.

Author:

Bach, Greg

ISBN:

9780471793311

Format:

Paperback

Pages:

362

Publish Date:

07/12/2006

Publisher:

For Dummies

Language:

English

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