Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-177) and index.
Contents:
Why participate in youth sports? -- Youth sports today -- The sandlot -- Coaches as teachers -- Children are not miniature adults -- Blue and pink -- Youth sports parents -- The coach's role in an athlete's decision to quit -- The rock and the tree -- Early specialization versus sampling -- Practical matters and bringing it all together -- For organizations, athletic departments, and officials
Summary:
"Roughly 45 million children each year play youth sports in the United States. A majority are coached by parent volunteers with good intentions, but little training. This lack of training and overemphasis on winning often results in poor outcomes, namely stress and frustration, for coaches and players alike. This can so discourage young athletes that they walk away from sports altogether. With this new guide for amateur parent coaches, Jennifer Etnier, author of Bring your 'A' game, aims to change that. She outlines a positive, support-centered approach to youth coaching, from the beginner level to high school athletics"-- Provided by publisher.
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