{"product_id":"coaching-better-every-season-9781492507666","title":"Coaching Better Every Season","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Presents the best coaching methods and practices for each season on the sport calendar – pre-season, in-season, post-season, and off-season - and offers specific actions, tools, and guidelines for coaches to create a cycle of continuous improvement for themselves, their athletes, and their teams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I met Wade at a USOC coach education seminar, and was immediately impressed by his knowledge of what it takes to coach at a championship level. His cycle for continuous excellence and many of his other insights and recommendations ring true to my experience and teachings throughout my career. \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e has just become more possible for any coach who reads and applies the wisdom and best practices found in this book.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnson Dorrance—\u003c\/b\u003eHead Coach of University of North Carolina Women’s Soccer Team, 22-Time NCAA National Champions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The best sport programs have a solid plan for success and follow that winning formula consistently each year. \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e is a blueprint for building just such a structure for success that coaches can apply and adapt to their specific sport and personnel. Wade Gilbert’s season-by-season guide is a great tool for any coach who is willing to ask “What can I improve?” and who is then willing to take the steps to do so. At YSU our motto is Macte virtute, a Latin phrase that commands us to increase excellence. With Wade’s book, you can do just that.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Tressel—\u003c\/b\u003ePresident of Youngstown State University and Five-Time National Champion Football Coach \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I first heard Wade speak about quality coaching at the Hockey Hall of Fame. The message he shared that day, summarized in this impressive book, is a proven approach to building better athletes and programs. I highly recommend coaches at all levels of sport read this book and apply Wade’s strategies in their coaching.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Schell—\u003c\/b\u003eCoordinator of Hockey Development for Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Now 47 years into my coaching journey, I am still looking for ways to improve my coaching. I just wish C\u003c\/i\u003eoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e had been available earlier in my career. It is an invaluable resource filled with key concepts, proven strategies, innovative ideas, and insightful examples for addressing the philosophical underpinnings, the seasonal process, and effective day-to-day applications in coaching. Throughout the book are recommended strategies for improving coaching effectiveness via a careful blend of art and science. Read and use this book, and you’ll be a better coach.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVern Gambetta—\u003c\/b\u003eFounder of GAIN (Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network) and Coach\/Consultant to NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Collegiate, National, and Olympic teams \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dr. Gilbert is widely recognized as a leader in coach education. His guidance for coaches—not just coaching theory but also applied practical advice—allows us to be more effective in what we do.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Martel—\u003c\/b\u003eTechnical Director of USA Hockey \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“If you are satisfied with your quality of coaching, Wade Gilbert’s book, \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e, is not for you. However, if you are like my former coach John Wooden, who improved his coaching every year until his retirement, this book will be most valuable, as it will provide a roadmap for your passionate pursuit of perfection.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwen Nater—\u003c\/b\u003eAuthor and Former UCLA, NBA, and ABA Basketball Player \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e iss a book is for all coaches truly committed to being better at their craft. Wade’s insights have provided me the guidance I need to stay focused on the things that really matter for coaching and performance improvement at the highest level. His approach and strategies have real-world, practical application for coaches around the world at all levels, from youth sport to those at the Olympic and national team level.” \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCameron Kiosoglous, PhD—\u003c\/b\u003eUS Rowing National Team Coach \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e is a must read for any coach at any level seeking to build a championship program, positive team culture, and lasting tradition. It is a book you will want to continually refer to as a coach’s guide throughout each season.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Huber, PhD—\u003c\/b\u003eIndiana University, Big Ten, NCAA, USA, USOC Coach of the Year; 13-Time USA Diving National Coach of the Year \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“For more than 20 years, Wade has been sharing his exceptional coaching knowledge and wisdom gleaned from his varied experiences as a teacher, researcher, and coach. He is a world-renowned expert in the coaching field, a scholar of extraordinary breadth, and a brilliant communicator. Wade brings to this book a marvelous blend of research, insights, and strategies about coaching that provide a master blueprint for building successful sport programs.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean Côté, PhD—\u003c\/b\u003eProfessor and Director of School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dr. Gilbert’s research on coaching is the best coaching science we’ve got. He has studied, learned from, and collaborated with successful coaches around the world, including national, Olympic, and world championship coaches—and John Wooden himself. I highly recommend the book, which most certainly will have you \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald Gallimore, PhD—\u003c\/b\u003eDistinguished Professor Emeritus at UCLA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e is the most comprehensive coaching book I have read. Dr. Gilbert has a knack for speaking and writing about the heart of coaching and leadership. It is a must read for any coach who wants to be successful and continually stay ahead of the game.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy Krueger—\u003c\/b\u003eEducation and Training Manager at USA Archery \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eIn Coaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e, Wade Gilbert masterfully incorporates the art and science of coaching into a system that promotes greatness. His book provides a clear and compelling road map for developing the people who are producing the results. If you are driven by your desire to help your athletes be their best, this book is for you.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Pim, EdD—\u003c\/b\u003eSport Adviser and Team Consultant, Director of Competitive Sports (retired), United States Military Academy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Working with Wade and applying the strategies he shares in \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e has helped me set the vision and standards for our wrestling program.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTroy Steiner—\u003c\/b\u003eHead Coach of Fresno State University Wrestling \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season \u003ci\u003eshould be a mandatory read for all coaches. It presents the art and science of coaching, no matter the sport.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChuck Kylee—\u003c\/b\u003eHead Coach at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio; Two-Time \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e High School Coach of the Year; Youth Football Advisor for the Cleveland Browns \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Internationally known coaching expert Wade Gilbert has the rare ability to link science and practice in creative ways for coaches, as shown in this book. The organization of pointers from preseason to off-season makes for an informative read for coaches.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin S. Vealey, PhD—\u003c\/b\u003eProfessor and Graduate Director of the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e articulates the role of coaches in building teams as centers of learning. Dr. Gilbert’s book is the perfect resource for those who desire sustainable programmatic success; it is a must read for coaches at every level.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon LeCrone—\u003c\/b\u003eCommissioner of the Horizon League \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I have had the pleasure of speaking to Wade Gilbert’s classes over the past eight years. I have watched him mentor and bring out the best in every student in his classes.\u003c\/i\u003e Coaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e is going to give every coach who uses this book the opportunity to coach better every day. Wade Gilbert knows how to use science and practical experience and bring them together. This book will help us all be better coaches to our athletes.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeanne Fleck—\u003c\/b\u003eHead Coach of Fresno State University Women’s Swimming and Diving \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I am fortunate enough to have worked with and learned from Dr. Wade Gilbert, and I consider my experience with him to be the most significant factor in my desire to return to coaching and pursue my first head coaching position. In Coaching Better Every Season, Wade delves deep into his subject matter while keeping it relatable and applicable to coaches of all levels. The concepts and strategies he shares have bolstered my ability to build and sustain a successful program, with success defined by so much more than wins and losses. Reflecting upon the totality of experiences I’ve had in my sport and profession, I truly believe that the knowledge and tools provided in \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season \u003ci\u003ehave been paramount to my development as a coach.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreanne Nasti—\u003c\/b\u003eHead Coach of Women’s Softball and Assistant Athletic Director at Adelphi University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I have been extremely fortunate to reconnect with and work alongside Dr. Wade Gilbert. He has provided me with a wealth of invaluable knowledge that I share regularly in my interactions with coaches and athletic directors. His acute insights on what it takes to become a better coach, and a better person, and to build a legacy through a better program are exactly why every coach should read this book.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat Riddlesprigger—\u003c\/b\u003eAthletic Manager at Fresno Unified School District \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dr. Wade Gilbert provides a perfect blend of research-based information, front-line coaching applications, and compelling examples throughout his book. \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e is a major contribution to the education and practice of coaches.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Bales—\u003c\/b\u003ePresident of the International Council for Coaching Excellence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Gilbert for over 15 yearrs as both a high school coach and athletic director. Dr. Gilbert has the unique ability to present current research in the field of coach and athlete development and demonstrate how that research can be applied in the real world of everyday coaching. Over the last five years, Wade has been an integral part of rebuilding the athletics program at Fresno High School. The results have been both dramatic and measurable; we now have a system in place that allows us to use data, athlete feedback, and competitive indicators to measure the status of each sport program. Simply put, Wade provided us with the tools that changed the culture of our entire athletics program. With \u003c\/i\u003eCoaching Better Every Season\u003ci\u003e, you can too.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Barton—\u003c\/b\u003eAthletic Director at Fresno High School \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Unquestionably one of the best coaching books out there from one of the finest minds. I wish a book like this had been available when I started coaching 20-plus years ago!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSergio Lara-Bercial, PhD—\u003c\/b\u003eSenior Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University; International Council for Coaching Excellence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I Preseason: Envision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e Define Purpose and Core Values \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e Connect Values to a Philosophy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 \u003c\/b\u003eSet Target Outcomes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 \u003c\/b\u003eBuild Trust and Cohesion \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II In-Season: Enact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 \u003c\/b\u003eDevelop Athletic Talent and Skill \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/b\u003e Optimize Athletes’ Learning \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 \u003c\/b\u003eDesign Quality Practices \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 \u003c\/b\u003eEnsure Precompetition Readiness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/b\u003e Coach Effectively on Game Day \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III End of Season: Evaluate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10\u003c\/b\u003e Design and Implement a Program Evaluation System \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 \u003c\/b\u003eRecognize and Build on Strengths \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV Off-Season: Enhance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12\u003c\/b\u003e Close Performance Gaps \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13\u003c\/b\u003e Collaborate and Learn \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 \u003c\/b\u003eRecharge and Ignite \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Closing Repeating Success \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867310764375,"sku":"9781492507666","price":18.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781492507666.jpg?v=1722282729","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/coaching-better-every-season-9781492507666","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}