Absolute Beginner's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball

As a parent, it is a proud day when your child joins his or her first sports team. It is important to you to be involved, which may be leading you to think about coaching. Nervous about the possibility? Don't be! With the Absolute Beginner's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball, you will quickly and easily learn how to become a successful youth basketball coach. This comprehensive, user-friendly reference guide will help you create a fun and effective learning environment. You have limited practice time and resources, and you need to know how to make the best of them. With this book, you will cover several key concepts that often elude rookie coaches, including:

• Identifying your role and expectations as a coach.
• Tailoring instruction to meet the varying physical abilities of different age groups.
• Creating a safe playing environment.
• Knowing how to effectively coach during both practices and games.
• Learning how to communicate and form alliances with parents, league administrators, game officials and players.

On top of all this great material, we also provide you with access to a website where you can download practice plans, emergency information cards, injury reports, awards and certificates, and season evaluation forms. Ensure that you and your child's first basketball season are a success with Absolute Beginner's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball.
Table of Contents.
Introduction.
How This Book Is Organized.
Special Elements.
I. COACHING BASICS.
1. Your Coaching Approach.
    Your Coaching Philosophy
      Physical Development
      Mental Development
      Emotional Development
      Social Development
      Some Final Thoughts on Your Coaching Philosophy
    10 Attributes of a Good Coach
      Take Your Role Seriously
      Be Comfortable with Being in Charge
      Be Dependable and Stable
      Be Patient
      Be Flexible
      Enjoy Getting to Know Your Players
      Desire to Help Kids Learn and Grow
      Be an Encourager
      Be Willing to Learn
      Have a Sense of Humor
    10 Keys to Being a Good Coach
      Know the Basics of the Sport
      Plan for Your Season and Practices
      Conduct Effective Practices
      Teach Skills and Tactics
      Correct Players in a Way That Helps Them Improve
      Teach and Model Good Sporting Behavior
      Provide for Players' Safety
      Communicate Effectively
      Coach Effectively During Games
      Know What Success Is
      Final Thoughts on the Keys to Being a Good Coach
    What to Expect As a Coach
    What Is Expected of You As a Coach
    Equipment and Insurance
    Last, But Not Least: Why Kids Play Basketball
2. Rules of the Game.
    Basic Youth Basketball Rules
      Court, Equipment, and Time
      Players
      Scoring
      Fouls
      Violations
    How the Game Is Played
    Terms
    Signals
    Keep on Learning
    Teaching Rules to Your Players
      Situational Plays
      Scrimmages
      Brief Discussions
      Players' Experiences
3. Communication Keys.
    10 Keys to Being a Good Communicator
      Know Your Message
      Make Sure You Are Understood
      Deliver Your Message in the Proper Context
      Use Appropriate Emotions and Tones
      Adopt a Healthy Communication Style
      Be Receptive
      Provide Helpful Feedback
      Be a Good Nonverbal Communicator
      Be Consistent
      Be Positive
    Communicating with Parents
      Preseason Meeting or Letter
      Preseason Call
      During the Season
      Be Understanding-and Set Boundaries
      Challenging Situations
    Communicating with League Administrators
      League Information
      Coaches' Meetings and Clinics
Questions and Concerns
    Communicating with Opponents and Referees
4. Safety Principles.
    Communicating the Inherent Risks
    Being Prepared
      CPR/First Aid Training
      Chronic Health Condition Awareness
      First Aid Kit
    Providing Proper Supervision
      Plan Your Practices
      Inspect the Court and Equipment
      Provide Proper Instruction
      Supervise Each Activity
    Responding to Minor Injuries
      Cuts and Scrapes
      Bruises
      Sprains and Strains
    Responding to Emergency Situations
      Heatstroke
      Heat Exhaustion
5. Practice Plans.
    Planning Your Season
      Purpose
      Tactics and Skills
      Rules
      Adjusting Your Season Plan
      Sample Season Plan
    Planning Practices
      The Best Option: Simultaneous Stations
      Player Safety
      Coaching Instruction and Feedback
      Sample Practice Plan
    Conducting Your First Practice
    12 Keys to Conducting Effective Practices
      1. Be Prepared
      2. Set the Stage
      3. Involve Parents
      4. Be Active
      5. Be Active with a Purpose
      6. Make It Fun
      7. Provide Instruction
      8. Give Feedback
      9. Be Encouraging and Supportive
      10. Promote Teamwork and Camaraderie
      11. Discipline Players As Necessary
      12. Wrap Up the Practice
6. Player Development.
    The Process for Teaching Skills and Tactics
      Set the Stage
      Show and Tell
      Practice the Skill
      Provide Feedback
    Six Keys to Mistake Correction
      Be Encouraging
      Be Honest
      Be Specific
      Reinforce Correct Technique
      Explain Why the Mistake Happened
      Watch for Comprehension
7. Game Time!
    The Practice Before the Game
      Game Particulars
      Game Focus
    Before the Game
      Team Warm-up
      Starting Lineups
      Last-Minute Words
    During the Game
      Your Approach to the Game
      Player Substitutions
      Appropriate Behavior
    After the Game
      Team Meeting
8. Ingredients of a Successful Season.
    A Tale of Two Coaches
    Evaluating Your Season
      Did Your Players Have Fun?
      Did Your Players Learn New Skills and Improve on Previously Learned Skills?
      Did You Help Your Players Understand the Game and Its Rules?
      Did You Communicate Appropriately and Effectively?
      Did You Provide for Your Players' Safety?
      Did You Plan and Conduct Effective Practices?
      Did Your Players Give Maximum Effort in Practices and Games?
      Did Your Players Leave the Games on the Court?
      Did You Leave the Games on the Court?
      Did You Conduct Yourself Appropriately?
      Did You Communicate Effectively with Parents and Involve Them in Positive Ways?
      Did You Coach Appropriately During Games?
      Did You Win with Class and Lose with Dignity?
      Did You Make the Experience Positive, Meaningful, and Fun for Your Players?
II. SKILLS AND TACTICS.
9. Offensive Skills and Tactics.
    Triple-threat Stance
    Footwork
      Pivot
      Cut
      Jump Stop
      Stride Stop
      Jab Step
      Rocker Step
    Dribbling
      Control Dribble
      Speed Dribble
      Crossover Dribble
      Spin Dribble
      Half-spin Dribble
    Passing and Catching
      Bounce Pass
      Chest Pass
      Overhead Pass
      Baseball Pass
      Catching
    Shooting
      Outside Shot
      Layup
      Free Throw
    Rebounding
      Initial Positioning
      Blocking Out
      Knowing Where the Ball Is Going
      Hustling
      Controlling the Ball
    Passing Game
    Screens
    Fast Break
    Basic Plays
      Pick-and-Roll
      Give-and-Go
      Inbounds Plays
10. Defensive Skills and Tactics.
    Defensive Concepts
      #1: Get Back Quick!
      #2: Apply Pressure
      #3: Cut off Passing Lanes
      #4: Deny the Ball Down Low
      #5: Don't Commit Unnecessary Fouls
      #6: Provide Help
      #7: Communicate!
    Individual Defensive Skills
      Maintain Good Positioning
      Use a Slide Step
      Get Hands up on Shots
      Go for the Steal
      Box Out to Rebound
    Team Defensive Tactics
      Defend Against Screens
      Double-team When Appropriate
      Use a Full-court Press
      Use a Player-to-Player Defense
      Use a Zone Defense
11. Games and Drills.
    Dribbling Games
      Game One
      Game Two
      Game Three
    Passing Games
      Game One
      Game Two
    Shooting Games
      Game One
      Game Two
    Rebounding Games
      Game One
      Game Two
    Various Offensive Skill Games
      Game One
      Game Two
      Game Three
    Fast Break Games
      Game One
      Game Two
    Special Plays Games
      Game One
      Game Two
      Game Three
    Individual Defensive Skill Games
      Game One
      Game Two
      Game Three
    Team Defensive Skill Games
      Game One
      Game Two
      Game Three
III. APPENDIXES.
A. Sample Letter to Parents.
B. Medical Emergency Form.
C. Injury Report.
D. Season Plan.
E. Practice Plan.
F. Season Evaluation Form.
    1. Did Your Players Have Fun?
    2. -Did Your Players Learn New Skills and Improve on Previously Learned Skills?
    3. -Did You Help Your Players Understand the Game and Its Rules?
    4. -Did You Communicate Appropriately and Effectively?
    5. Did You Provide for Your Players' Safety?
    6. Did You Plan and Conduct Effective Practices?
    7. -Did Your Players Give Maximum Effort in Practices and Games?
    8. Did Your Players Leave the Games at the Gym?
    9. Did You Leave the Games at the Gym?
    10. Did You Conduct Yourself Appropriately?
    11. -Did You Communicate Effectively with Parents and Involve Them in Positive Ways?
    12. Did You Coach Appropriately During Games?
    13. -Did You Win with Class and Lose with Dignity?
    14. -Did You Make the Experience Positive, Meaningful, and Fun for Your Players?
Index.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Tom Hanlon has 19 years of professional writing experience - as a journalist, an editor of two coaching magazines, a curriculum writer for a coaching division of a publishing company, and as a book writer and ghost writer for nationally-prominent authors. Tom ghostwrote Teens Can Make It Happen (Simon and Schuster) for Stedman Graham; this book made the New York Times bestseller list in 2000. He has written all or major portions of 39 other books, including seven sport officiating guides, numerous coaches' guides (including baseball; softball; soccer; basketball; and volleyball, among others), and a wide assortment of related sports titles.

Zusammenfassung

Helps you learn how to become a successful youth basketball coach. This guide covers several key concepts that often elude rookie coaches, including: identifying your role and expectations as a coach; tailoring instruction to meet the varying physical abilities of different age groups; creating a safe playing environment; and more.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Tom Hanlon
• Verlag: Pearson Academic
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 01.01.2005
• EAN: 9780789733580
• ISBN: 978-0-7897-3358-0
• Seiten: 264
• Gewicht: 430 g
• Serien: Que; Absolute Beginner's Guides (Qu; Que
• Thema: Ratgeber > Gesundheit > Fitness, Aerobic, Bodybuilding, Gymnastik