Coaches strive to help athletes learn how to progress in their sport, but that’s often easier said than done. Coaching Competitive Sports: How to Develop and Assess Player Knowledge, Skills, and Intangibles takes the guesswork out of this complex endeavor. Writing from vast experience in school athletic coaching, authors Tammy Heflebower and Logan Heflebower detail the specific attributes and behaviors of effective youth sports coaches as well as the knowledge, skills, and intangible assets that these coaches must help student athletes develop. This resource guides coaches in meeting the needs of the athletes they serve and equips them to clearly communicate their expectations using developmental sports scales. Middle and high school coaches will turn to this field guide before, during, and after practices. READERS WILL:
* Learn which coaching behaviors help build necessary skills in players * Recognize, reference, and assess priority knowledge, skills, and intangible assets of various sports * Contemplate their existing practices and ponder ideas for implementation * Study developmental sports scales, which enable players to self-reflect and set criteria-based goals * Answer thoughtful questions and take notes to check and improve their work
—Brendan Netherton, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Denver Public Schools, Colorado
“Coaching Competitive Sports offers a unique contribution, bringing educational philosophy into the coaching world! This book is packed with the best practices, tools, and reflection cues coaches need to boost their players’ performance and build a strong program. It’s a game changer!” —Douglas Crowley, Assistant Principal, DeForest Area High School, DeForest, Wisconsin ISBN 978-1-943360-80-2 90000
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“A groundbreaking book that addresses a crucial aspect of athletic coaching! Authors Tammy Heflebower and Logan Heflebower guide coaches to identify and nurture athletes’ tangible skills and intangible qualities like coachability, effort, and teamwork. Equipped with the tools in this book, coaches will lead their teams to unparalleled success. A must-read for coaches seeking to unlock players’ potential and bridge the gap between physical abilities and mental fortitude on the competitive field.”
COACHING COMPETITIVE SPORTS
COACHING COMPETITIVE SPORTS