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Informationen zum Autor Greg Bach is the communications director for the National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS), a position he has held since 1993. Before joining NAYS, he worked as the sports editor of the Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe, Michigan, where he captured numerous writing awards from the Associated Press, Michigan Press Association, and the Hearst Corporation. He has a journalism degree from Michigan State University, which he earned in 1989. He's an avid sports fan - particularly of his beloved Spartan basketball team - and has coached a variety of youth sports. He's also the author of Coaching Soccer For Dummies, Coaching Football For Dummies, and Coaching Baseball For Dummies. The National Alliance For Youth Sports has been America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children for the past 25 years. It serves volunteer coaches, parents with children involved in organized sports, game officials, youth sports administrators, league directors, and the youngsters who participate in organized sports. The Alliance's programs are utilized in more than 3,000 communities nationwide by parks and recreation departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs/YWCAs, and various independent youth service groups, as well as on military installations worldwide. For more information on the Alliance's programs, which appear in the following list, visit www.nays.org. Klappentext Packed with numerous offensive and defensive drills The fun and easy way® to get the score on coaching youth basketball Planning to volunteer as a basketball coach? This friendly guide helps you command the court by explaining the rules of the game, giving you expert advice on teaching essential skills to different age groups, running great practices, promoting teamwork, helping struggling players, keeping kids healthy and injury-free, and leading your team effectively during a game. The National Alliance for Youth Sports provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach is the Director of Communications for the Alliance. THE DUMMIES WAY® Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to : Develop your coaching philosophy Teach offensive and defensive strategies Encourage good sportsmanship Ensure safety on the field Communicate effectively with parents Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com Zusammenfassung So you're thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You're in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you're new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you're a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Youth Basketball 7 Chapter 1: Teaching Basketball to Children 9 Chapter 2: Preparing for a Successful Season 17 Chapter 3: Covering the Basketball Basics 31 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Parents 51 Part II: Building Your Basketball Coaching Skills 67 Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 69 Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 85 Chapter 7: Game Day 103 Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 121 Part III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 131 Chapter 9: Teaching the Offensive Fundamentals 133 Chapter 10: Teaching the Defensive Fundamentals 155 Chapter 11: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 177 Chapter 12: Coaching Offense 101 195 Chapter 13: Coaching D...