{"product_id":"9780471793311","title":"Coaching Football For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCoaching Football For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBach, Greg\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFew 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo worries! \u003ci\u003eCoaching Football For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ethe fun and easy way\u003c\/b\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a coaching philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeach football fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage good sportsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your team’s skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure safety on the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate effectively with parents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct a preseason parents’ meeting—an often overlooked aspect of coaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise the level of play on offense, defense, and special teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake steps to avoid injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with discipline issues and problem parents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake critical half-time adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransition to coaching an All-Star Team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with tips for working with parents, keeping your players healthy, and leading your team effectively on game days, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Football For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is all you need—besides a whistle and a clipboard—to navigate your players through a safe, fun, rewarding season!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: For Dummies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2006-07-12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780471793311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 233.70cm x188.00cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 384\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378585137292,"sku":"9780471793311","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471793311.jpg?v=1775666324","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471793311","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}