Description
Book SynopsisFrom research that has taken place on youth sports, to the structure you should use when starting your team, and the importance of winning, this book gives you valuable information for you as a coach. A coach will learn the science of how a player learns and techniques to be used to increase motivation. The best coaches are the best teachers and this book gives coaches the most important tricks that great teachers use.
Trade ReviewThe values which can accrue from youth sport participation are many including: increased fitness, mental acuity, positive attitudes, social development, and self-esteem. Unfortunately there can also be negative consequences from participation. The development of these qualities in youth sport, whether positive or negative, are dependent upon the environment provided by the leaders of youth sport.
This book provides a guide, based upon the most current research, regarding youth sport … including both the “uses and abuses”, as well as tips for parents’ coaches, fans, and leaders in youth sport as to how we can ensure that children can reap only positive benefits from youth sport participation.
-- Mimi Murray, PhD, certified consultant sport psychology, professor emeritus Sport & Exercise Psychology, Springfield College
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Youth sport Research – what we need to know about youth sports
Chapter 2 – How to structure your team – Methods to set your team up for success
Chapter 3 – Winning is important...but – Channeling your team’s focus to play at their best
Chapter 4 – The science of how players learn – What we know about Motor learning
Chapter 5 - Competition and Deliberate Goals – How to increase focus in your practices
Chapter 6 – Communication and Feedback – The art and science of how you should talk to players
Chapter 7 – Coaching Like a teacher- Strategies all great teachers use that will improve your coaching
Chapter 8 – Reactions to Errors – Let errors show your players the path to improvement
Chapter 9– Game Day – Things to consider when preparing for competition
Chapter 10 – Youth Sports in Norway – are we moving in the right direction?
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