Description
Book SynopsisThis one-of-a-kind guide gives novice coaches the know-how they need to run perfect practices and develop individual and team skills through drills. Unlike other hockey coaching guides, it also brings along a great attitude and covers the whole range of off-the-ice coaching issues, from choosing equipment to holding player-parent meetings. .
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: The Puck Drops Here: Coaching Hockey 101 7
Chapter 1: Jumping In with Both Skates 9
Chapter 2: Knowing the Basics of the Game 19
Chapter 3: Getting Organized: Your Keys to Success 47
Chapter 4: Running Great Practices 69
Chapter 5: Game On! 81
Part II: Coaching Beginners 93
Chapter 6: Teaching Fundamental Skills 95
Chapter 7: Drills for Beginners 123
Chapter 8: Basic Coaching Strategies 139
Part III: Coaching Intermediate Players 145
Chapter 9: Teaching the Finer Skills 147
Chapter 10: Coaching Offense to Intermediate Players 167
Chapter 11: Coaching Defense to Intermediate Players 175
Chapter 12: Teaching Goaltending Basics 185
Chapter 13: Drills for Intermediate Players 199
Chapter 14: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 225
Part IV: Coaching Advanced Players 233
Chapter 15: Teaching Advanced Skills 235
Chapter 16: Coaching Offense to Advanced Players 245
Chapter 17: Coaching Defense to Advanced Players 255
Chapter 18: Special Teams 263
Chapter 19: Drills for Advanced Players 275
Chapter 20: Further Refining Your Coaching Strategies 297
Part V: Common Coaching Conundrums 307
Chapter 21: Keeping Your Team Healthy and Injury Free 309
Chapter 22: Coping with Challenges 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 329
Chapter 23: Ten Parts of a Great Practice 331
Chapter 24: Ten Things to Ask Yourself Midway through the Season 335
Chapter 25: Ten Things You Want Kids to Say about Their Hockey Experience 339
Index 343
