Coaching Youth

The modern day youth sports environment has taken the enjoyment out of athletics for our children. Currently, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by the age of 13, which has given rise to a generation of overweight, unhealthy young adults. There is a solution. John O'Sullivan shares the secrets of the coaches and parents who have not only raised elite athletes, but have done so by creating an environment that promotes positive core values and teaches life lessons instead of focusing on wins and losses.

Are you new to basketball or have never coached a youth team before? Are you unsure of what to do during practice or how to manage a team during a game? Are you dealing with a loudmouth parent on your team that is a bad example of sportsmanship? 50 Things to Know About Coaching Youth Basketball by Aaron Reynolds offers an approach to coaching youth sports for first-time coaches, or parents new to the game that were “volunteered” to lead the team.

Beyond the Skills and Drills: The Keys to Successfully Coaching Youth Sports is a how-to book. That is, how do volunteer coaches create the best possible sporting experience for our kids? This book redefines the term coach and looks at youth coaching from a teaching perspective. Bill addresses the pre-season, in-season, and post-season activities necessary to create the best hours of a child's week. Every youth coach in America needs to listen to and absorb this book.

You Win in the Locker Room First draws on the extraordinary experiences of Coach Mike Smith and Jon Gordon - consultant to numerous college and professional teams - to explore the seven powerful principles that any business, school, organization, or sports team can adopt to revitalize their organization.

The truth is that youth anxiety, stress, burnout, comparison, injuries, perfectionism, and identity disturbance are at all-time highs. Our shortsightedness as leaders is killing the confidence and long-term success of our youth. In the book The Youth Truth, Andrew starts by sharing the shocking and scary realities facing our student-athletes today. He then dives deep into solutions: love-powered leadership and mind-set performance coaching.

In Every Moment Matters, renowned coach educator John O'Sullivan has collected hundreds of interviews with top coaches, sport scientists, psychologists, and athletes and distilled them into a blueprint for becoming a more effective and inspiring leader. Great coaches realize something that others do not: Every moment matters!

Youth baseball coach Marty Schupak shares his 21 years coaching Little League baseball. From picking teams to dealing with parents, this book covers just about everything a coach or parent needs to know about youth baseball. Coach Schupak covers the most fundamental techniques of throwing, hitting, pitching, baserunning as well as some of the biggest problems youth coaches face and how to handle them. The drills section has over 100 creative easy to follow drills with over 200 color pictures. There is a sample practice section that lays out in detail 60 different practices that youth ...

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 ...

In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

The Unstoppable Athlete (Parent Edition) 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 ...

Unlock Your Coaching Potential: Coaching Mastery: Essentials and Strategies for Becoming a Great Coach, Master the Art and Science of Empowering Others Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that not only elevates your coaching skills but also profoundly impacts the lives of those you guide? "Coaching Mastery: Essentials and Strategies for Becoming a Great Coach" is designed to catapult your coaching abilities from foundational to exceptional, equipping you with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to achieve coaching excellence. ✓ Deep Dive into Coaching Principles: ...

Coaching youth baseball can be a rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable experience for you and the kids. Or it can be a nightmare. This guide is based on one coach's experience, and lessons learned coaching the game. It is an accumulation of ideas - some practical, some philosophical - designed to help you be the best coach you can be. From Coach to Coach, I wish you a successful baseball season!

Baseball Chronicles II: Articles on Youth Coaching is the second edition in the Baseball Chronicles series, and includes twenty-one new articles written over the course of Coach Schupak’s twenty-two years of coaching youth baseball, exploring the most common and pressing issues facing youth coaches & parents today. Featured in these articles are both on-field and off-field topics that are designed to help the youth coach run a successful season, whether it is how to recognize infielders’ five most common mistakes or coaching youth baseball to ability and age.

Soccer Coaching: Youth Soccer for Newbies – An Essential Guide for New Parents is a comprehensive, accessible guide for parents embarking on their journey into the world of youth soccer. Designed to provide quick and easy-to-digest information, the book aims to equip new soccer parents with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this exciting, yet sometimes daunting, landscape. The book is divided into eleven detailed chapters that cover a wide range of topics. Starting from the basics of understanding the sport and its rules, the guide transitions into more complex issues such as ...

There are many baseball guides out there; what makes this one different? From Coach to Coach guides are age-specific, and include only the essential drills appropriate for your players. The guides focus on a manageable number of practice plans for each skill category: base running, throwing, hitting, and fielding. You won't be buried with hundreds of drills, wondering which ones work best.

Step onto the field and experience the thrill of 9v9 soccer like never before with Soccer Coaching: 9v9 Soccer Formations. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of success in this dynamic and exhilarating format of the beautiful game. Whether you're a coach aiming to lead your team to victory or a player hungry for personal growth and development, this book offers a treasure trove of knowledge, strategies, and practical tips to elevate your performance. Delving deep into the intricacies of 9v9 soccer, Soccer Coaching: 9v9 Soccer Formations covers everything you need ...

Soccer Coaching: The Complete Guide to Goalkeeping is an essential resource for aspiring soccer goalkeepers looking to enhance their skills and become better at their position. Written by experienced coaches and goalkeeping experts, this comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step journey into the world of goaltending, covering everything from fundamental techniques to mental conditioning and continuous improvement. In this book, readers will learn the vital role of the goalkeeper and their impact on the game. They will explore the unique responsibilities, challenges, and leadership ...

Soccer Coaching: Mastering the Pitch: The 3-2-2 Formation is an engaging and essential guide that navigates the exciting world of 8v8 youth soccer. This book demystifies the dynamic 3-2-2 formation, bringing it to life in a way that's accessible to coaches, young players, and soccer enthusiasts alike. Through its pages, you'll delve into the heart of the 3-2-2 formation, exploring its unique strengths and tactical implications. You'll uncover the secrets of positional roles and responsibilities within the formation, learn how to coach effective attacking and defensive strategies, and ...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the many demands of coaching? Do you wish you knew exactly what to do in order to help your team succeed? Whether you want to improve your coaching skills, build a great team, or have a positive impact on your players, this audiobook will get you there.

Soccer Coaching: The History of Futsal takes readers on an illuminating journey through the origins, development, and global impact of this exhilarating indoor sport. From its grassroots inception on the streets of South America to becoming an international sensation, the book delves into futsal's evolution as a beloved and influential sport. Exploring the unique rules, playing style, and tactical brilliance that distinguish it from traditional football, readers gain a profound understanding of futsal's technical prowess and strategic nuances. The book celebrates the legends and superstars ...