{"product_id":"coaching-9781442270701","title":"Coaching","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoaching: A Realistic Perspective is the ideal textbook for anyone entering the coaching profession of any sport. More than detailing the duties and tasks of a coach, this book explores the often-overlooked issues and responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with coaching: relationships among players, parents, and fans; ethical and moral issues and controversies; off-season housekeeping duties; and concerns particular to head and assistant coaches as well as single and married coaches. Similar to its previous edition, the eleventh edition includes end-of-chapter discussion questions to help inspire debate over common coaching issues. This edition has been updated to reflect the impact of social media on the coaching profession, including how it can be used in good, positive ways and how it can be detrimental to coaches and athletes if not used properly. It also features updated material on the issue of hazing, a huge concern today in all levels of athletics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoaching: A Realistic Perspective is a comprehensive resource for those interested in beginning their studies of or a career in the coaching profession. Although the book does not focus on the pedagogical approaches to coaching (the authors do state that this is not their intention), it systematically details a coach’s managerial and social responsibilities. The book examines a wide array of topics, such as maintaining various relationships (among players, parents, other coaches, fans, etc.), ‘qualities’ that a coach should always uphold, the innumerable controversies and ethical issues a coach may face, off-season organization, etc. In addition, this 11th edition contains updated information related to social media practices and issues related to hazing in sports. In each chapter, appropriate exercises and discussion questions enhance the reading experience. The appendixes provide the reader with additional resources that can assist with commencing a successful coaching career. Overall, this book is a helpful tool for beginning coaches and a valuable resource for students taking a course that is focused on management skills in the coaching profession.  Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgments  Chapter 1: Coaches, Athletes, and Ethics Ethical Standards Ethical Dilemmas Professional Ethics  Recruiting Ethics  Chapter 2: Welcome to the Coaching Profession  Perceptions of High School Athletics  Is Coaching the Career for You? Considerations in the Life of a Coach  Applying for a Coaching Position Points of Decision in Your Professional Career   Chapter 3: Special Relationships  Administration  Faculty  Other Coaches  Athletes  Parents Assistant Coaches  Band Director  Guidance Counselors  Custodians  School Secretaries  Members of the Community  Members of the Press  Athletic Equipment Salespersons  Cheerleaders  Critics   Chapter 4: Desirable Qualities of a Coach  Transparent Realism  Ability to Organize  Ability to Motivate  Dedication  Willingness to Make Hard Choices\/Decisions  Ability to Discipline  Ability to Identify Goals  Ability to Recognize Athletic Talent  Ability to Use Available Talent  Desire to Win  Dislike of Mediocrity  Ability to Reason  Interest in Individuals  Respect  Enthusiasm  Willingness to Work  Knowledge of the Sport  Understanding Boys and Girls  Knowing What Makes the Difference between Winning and Losing  Ability to Foster Pride  Proper Use of Language  Moral Standards  Honesty  Dignity  Courage of Your Convictions Ethical Standards  Good Judgment  Consistency  Fairness  Imagination  Sense of Humor  Having a Plan for Everything   Chapter 5: The Roles of a Head Coach  Teacher  Disciplinarian  Salesperson  Public Relations Expert  Guidance Counselor  Diplomat  Organizer  Detective  Psychologist  Judge and Jury  Leader  Mother Figure\/Father Figure  Dictator  Politician  Actor  Fund Raiser  Chief Executive  Equipment Manager  Trainer  Citizen of the Community  Citizen of the School   Chapter 6: The Assistant Coach  Philosophical Differences  Applying for the Job  Desirable Qualities of an Assistant Coach   Chapter 7: Considerations for Married Coaches, Families, and Single Coaches  A Comparison of Male and Female Married Coaches  The Married Female Coach  The Married Male Coach  The Single Coach   Chapter 8: The Recruiting Process  The Recruiting Process  Dealing with Recruiters  Advising Students  Illegal Recruiting   Chapter 9: Off-Season Planning  Evaluating the Past Season  Conducting an Equipment Inventory  Preparing a Budget  Purchasing Equipment  Providing Strength Training  Choosing Student Helpers Preparing a Checklist for Required Paperwork  Establishing Practice Times  Dealing with Family Vacations  Meeting with Prospective Players  Corresponding with Players and Parents  Conducting a Parent Clinic  Arranging for Medical Care at Athletic Events  Staff Clinic  Organizing Your Staff  Issuing Equipment  Ordering Mouth Guards  Arranging for Classrooms  Briefing the Athletic Director  Creating Player Notebooks  A Coach’s Checklist  Selecting Team Captains  Planning a Media Day  Working with Custodians  Planning Preseason Practice Games\/Meets\/Events  Scheduling Athletic Banquets  The First Team Meeting Team Clinic   Chapter 10: Final Preparation for the Season  Staff Meetings  Goals  Staff Clinic  Coaching Assignments  Practice Procedures and Policies  Training Rules  Discipline  Conduct of Players and Coaches  Coaches’ Personal Appearance  Scouting Assignments  Cutting Players  Travel Conduct  Student Helpers  Pregame and Postgame Procedures  Pep Rallies  Awards\/Trophies  Drills  Practice Plans  Picking the Team  Written Tests  Team Meeting   Chapter 11: Issues, Problems, and Concerns in Athletics  Parents of Athletes  Attitude of Athletes  Part-Time Coaches  Drugs  Eating Disorders  Blood-Related Injuries  Booster Clubs  Men Coaching Girls’ and Women’s Teams  Players Quitting  Specialization  Religion  Crowd Control\/Behavior  Youth Sports Programs  Officials at Athletic Events  Title IX—Equity  Legal Liability  Emphasis on Winning  Conflict with an Administrator  Stress and Burnout   Chapter 12: Coaching Points   Appendix A: Tournament Scheduling  Appendix B: Thirty Rules for Getting Things Done Through People  Appendix C: Twelve Points of Successful Leadership  Appendix D: Parents’ Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire  Appendix E: Players’ Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire  Appendix F: Sample Practice Plans  Index  About the Authors","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039993561431,"sku":"9781442270701","price":50.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781442270701.jpg?v=1750945458","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/coaching-9781442270701","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}