Coaching Youth Volleyball - 4th Edition (Coaching Youth Sports)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736068201 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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USA Volleyball is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball in the United States and is recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Its membership includes more than 200,000 players, coaches, officials, and parents.ASEP has been developing and delivering coaching education courses
Wes Lukowsky. Despite the excellent nuts-and-bolts instruction, though, the most important part of the book may well be the reminder that one's motivation to coach at this level should be the desire to teach, not to win. The book also features drills useful in mastering those skills and tips on game strategy and preparation. Geared to those coaching 6-to-14-year-olds, the guide includes a discussion of the rules, a review of court sizes based on age, and a catalog of the skills needed to achieve a modest level of success. The American Sport Education Program has consistently provided helpful guides for youth-league coaches, and this second edition of its volleyball text is no exception. From Booklist Junior volleyball for both boys and girls is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S.--and sure to grow even more given the additiona
But here's a book that teaches you how to convey those skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Fun, safety, and effective instruction are the focus of the fourth edition of Coaching Youth Volleyball, helping you create an environment that promotes learning, cultivates a love of the game, and motivates your athletes to come out year after year. And it's the only one recommended by and written with the expertise of USA Volleyball's Coaching Education Department. Ideal for coaches of players aged 14 and under, the fourth edition includes 18 drills and 32 coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of volleyball. This new edition also adds-two new chapters on coaching individual volleyball skills and coaching the transitions and alignments of the game; -important age-group modifications regarding ball size, net height, player positions, and court dimensions for three age groups (6– to 9-year-olds, 10– to 11-year-olds, and 12– to 14-year-olds) and for team play in 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, or 6v6 competition; -court diagrams to help you quickly and accurately construct your own age-appropriate court, and -a clear explanation of rules and procedures, including the capabilities and limits of the new libero position.Coaching Youth Volleyball's combination of volleyball fundamentals and essential coaching skills—such as commun
"Good read for starting a youth program" according to M. Janes. I'm a varsity coach, so stepping back and teaching youth wanted to get a refresher course as we set up our youth program. This book is a big help, though for the experienced coach I would assume they know most of it but could use it as a refresher as well. Beginner coaches it would be great, especially for middle school level and below levels.. Too basic Too basic. F Miles said Great for teaching this age group. I've been around volleyball for many years as a player, coach and ref, so I wasn't looking for a primer on coaching. Although I've had many opportunities to teach fundamentals in a clinic setting I'm getting my first opportunity to coach JO youth for a season. This book was very helpful in getting me to understand that 1Great for teaching this age group F Miles I've been around volleyball for many years as a player, coach and ref, so I wasn't looking for a primer on coaching. Although I've had many opportunities to teach fundamentals in a clinic setting I'm getting my first opportunity to coach JO youth for a season. This book was very helpful in getting me to understand that 14 year old girls are going to need a somewhat different approach than adult and high school players and gave me great ideas to help me be successful with them. The assistant coaches were also given the book so that we all were, quite literally, on the same page during practices. Everyone thinks it . year old girls are going to need a somewhat different approach than adult and high school players and gave me great ideas to help me be successful with them. The assistant coaches were also given the book so that we all were, quite literally, on the same page during practices. Everyone thinks it