Youth Training

The Youth Basketball Handbook — Youth Basketball Drills, Skills, and Confidence for Players, Parents & Coaches From first dribble to final buzzer, this is your complete, step-by-step guide to youth basketball. Built for beginners and developing players (ages 7–14), it turns complex concepts into clear actions so kids build real skills, game IQ, and love the sport. What you’ll learn Basketball Fundamentals for Kids: Stance, footwork, ball handling, passing, shooting form, layups, rebounding, and defense—explained simply for youth players. Skill-Building Drills: Solo, partner, and ...

Competition anxiety and overthinking putting a wrench in your athlete’s chase after victory? Learn ways to help them overcome mental hurdles and embrace true potential. Struggling to find a training plan that doesn’t leave a young competitor impatient? Certain they could make it into the record books if they could just discover their edge? Wishing for a peek inside the minds of greats like LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Lionel Messi? After working with over 5,000 athletes, coach and author Andrew J Simpson has identified exactly what makes a champion tick. And now he’s here to help ...

Inspiration for the film "THE MENTAL MASTERY OF HITTING IN BASEBALL", Mind of a Superior Hitter: The Art, Science, and Philosophy takes an in-depth look into the key aspects of becoming a great hitter from a psychological, emotional and strategic perspective. The book is designed to enhance the intelligence of hitters in both baseball and softball on a level that is unprecedented. It includes quotes and advice from some of the top hitting coaches in the world, former professional players and prominent minds that have contributed to today’s leading hitting ideologies. Throughout, players ...

Now that you're older, you may not spend much time flexing in front of the mirror or trying to add inches to your vertical leap. So why bother lifting weights? The truth is that building your muscles is more important than ever at this stage of life. Muscles tend to weaken with age, and this decline can eventually rob seniors of their active, independent lifestyles. Just like muscles, bones naturally get weaker as we age. Strength training exercises put weight on bones and muscles throughout the body to maintain mobility and prevent future injuries. Strength training is a style of exercise ...

“Effective Youth Ministry" is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to impact the next generation in a powerful and meaningful way. This book offers practical and inspiring advice for new and experienced youth leaders, providing the tools and strategies needed to build a thriving youth ministry. From understanding the needs of the youth, creating a vision, developing programming, and recruiting and training volunteers, this book covers it all. Written by experienced youth leaders, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people....

Unlock the Power of Your Mind. Take Control of Your Thoughts. Change Your Life. An empowering, teen-friendly guide inspired by the world-renowned Silva Method. Are you a teen who feels overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt, or negative thinking? Do you wish you could focus better, feel more confident, or just believe in yourself more? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. Unleash Your Mind is a clear, compassionate, and practical guide that teaches you how to use the principles of the Silva Method to manage your emotions, boost your self-esteem, and unlock your full potential. Adapted ...

Strong minds win games. The Caveman’s Guide teaches kids how to stay focused, bounce back, and play like a champion—mentally and physically. Using humor and straight talk, this book helps young athletes build the mindset they need to thrive in sports, school, and life. Teaches self-discipline, motivation, resilience, and goal-setting Includes exercises, challenges, and real-life scenarios Perfect for ages 9–14 in any sport—soccer, basketball, baseball, martial arts, and more Written in a fun, coach-style voice that keeps kids engagedWhether your kid is stuck in a slump or aiming for...

This book is written by Coach Chris Romano, who is a Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Tigers, as well as the father of two youth baseball players. Coach Romano decided to write this book to share his expertise with the awesome dads who volunteer to coach their kids youth baseball teams. Everyone wants to help their kids and their team to be better ball players, and a lot of youth travel teams have incorporated some type of Strength, Speed, and Conditioning work into their practices. However, most of these coaches are not experienced in the science of Strength & Conditioning, ...

Introducing "The Ultimate Guide to Strength and Conditioning"! A comprehensive, power-packed eBook designed to elevate your fitness game to a whole new level. If you've ever wanted to transform your strength, stamina, and overall physique, this is the perfect resource for you! Dive into an all-encompassing 40-chapter journey that covers the A to Z of strength and conditioning, providing step-by-step methods, techniques, and secrets to unleash your true physical potential. Begin by assessing your fitness level and setting performance goals. Explore how to design a balanced workout plan while...

Inside this essential coaching blueprint, you'll discover a treasure trove of actionable strategies designed to ignite that winning fire in every player. Learn how to: Forge the bedrock of mental toughness: Implement a coach's blueprint for developing advanced cognitive appraisal, elite emotional regulation, unwavering behavioral persistence, and superior self-efficacy in your team. Cultivate an indomitable growth mindset: Equip your players to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and relentlessly pursue improvement. Master composure under pressure: Provide practical solutions to help ...

Every legend has a spark. This one was forged in the storm. In a future rebuilt from ash and steel, teenagers bond with living war creatures known as Arcbeasts, beasts of fire, storm, light and shadow, created to sync with human spirals and defend the fragile peace of the world. Sixteen year old Valen Drayke has no legacy, no titles and no patience for politics. But when he’s bonded to Zephra, a rare Stormrider Arcbeast with a rebellious streak, he’s thrown into Unit Ten: an elite strike team tasked with exploring the unstable vault zones across the fractured frontier. What begins as a ...

🏀 Want to Shoot Like the Pros? Master Your Jump Shot and Dominate the Court! 🏀 Are you tired of inconsistent shooting and missed opportunities on the court? Whether you’re a beginner, an aspiring athlete, or a coach looking to sharpen shooting techniques, this book will revolutionize your game with proven methods and expert drills to develop a deadly accurate shot.Inside This Game-Changing Guide, You’ll Discover: ✔️ Perfect Shooting Form – Learn the correct stance, grip, and release for maximum accuracy. ✔️ Jump Shot Mastery – Develop a smooth, consistent shot that ...

Parents are pivotal in allowing kids to pursue their sporting aspirations and enjoy all the benefits that youth sports have to offer. Despite being much relied upon and expected to assume a host of different roles at various stages, the sport parent has to date been under-served with resources to help them fulfil these responsibilities. Sports Parenting was written to fill this gap and takes a deep dive to explore how parents can best support young performers, whether they aspire to reach the highest level or simply wish to enjoy the positive social, developmental and life-long health ...

Do you yearn to find the courage to embrace being disliked and standing alone for your beliefs? Are you ready to discover the strength in navigating the path less traveled? Have you ever wondered how to embrace your true self, even when it means being disliked and standing alone? Get this book now! In 'The Courage To Be Hated And Disliked,' embark on a transformative journey to understand the power of embracing your uniqueness and the courage to stand alone for your convictions. This enlightening guide explores the art of finding strength in the face of disapproval and rejection. Delve into...

Perfect for Young Athletes 8+ A Life-Changing Mental Toughness Guide That Parents, Coaches, and Kids Are Raving About! If you’re reading this, chances are you have a young athlete who struggles with game-day nerves, performance anxiety, emotional ups and downs, fear of failure, or trouble staying confident under pressure. And you’re searching for something real and something practical, that will finally help them strengthen their mind, not just their skills. That’s why this book exists. Young athletes today face more pressure than ever. They’re expected to perform like adults while ...

Youth unemployment is a pitiable global challenge. In 2012, International Labor Organization, one of the organizations that take statistics of both the employed and unemployed in the world, stated that about 6% of the world population is unemployed and the most unemployed were the youths. In December 2013, an estimate of 6.7 percent of Americans were unemployed. This book involves research work on the statistics of youths being affected by unemployment. It covers mainly European countries and little part of Africa. The book also explains the number of youths affected by the challenge based ...

Unleash a resilient mind and unstoppable game in just weeks, even if balancing sports and life feels overwhelming. Are you struggling with performance anxiety? Do you grapple with self-doubt, making you question your skills during critical moments in sports? Are you in need of resilience to bounce back from setbacks like injuries or academic pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Most young athletes and their supporting parents feel this way all too often. But those challenges can be transformed into strengths with the tested techniques ...

Discover the Science-Based Formula for Gaining Youthful Strength and Mobility in 5 Minutes a Day! Do you still want to be limited by arthritis, osteoporosis, and other mobility thieves, or enjoy the golden years with ample strength, stamina, and an active, social lifestyle? Hundreds of lazy seniors over 60s already revolutionize their lifestyle from the comfort of their home. Here’s the tailored made program of “Strength Training Workouts for Seniors” that made it possible: ✅ Accessibility for anyone over 60 with safe, low-impact exercises to build muscle mass, maintain age-...

In this book, athletes ages 10 to 18 who want to become fantastic basketball players will find fundamental drills they need to take their game to the next level. Players may use these training sessions as often as necessary to see their progress. Players will need a basketball, a hoop, and this book to begin the improvements. Each session, when practiced correctly, will lead to fundamental basketball; coaches will find everything in our book to develop dominant players. While player development translates to more wins, a coach's most tremendous success is watching their athletes improve ...

Keeping the Athlete Healthy: Volume II Unlock the Secrets to Longevity, Strength, and Resilience in Athletics Building on the success of Keeping the Athlete Healthy: Volume I, Coach Ed Nessel—renowned sports physiologist, pharmacist, and coach—dives even deeper into the science and strategies behind optimal athletic health, peak performance, and injury prevention. In this powerful second volume, Nessel combines cutting-edge sports science with real-world experience to address the challenges athletes face as they push their limits. From cardiovascular health and muscle preservation to ...