Grassroots Coaching

Using Sports Psychology and Coaching Principles Effectively

Peter J. McGahey, Peter S. Pierro (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

130 Seiten

2022
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
9781475864762 (ISBN)

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Coaching is a booming and growing industry, particularly in youth sports. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of coaches and scouts is projected to grow 12 percent from 2019 – 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Coaches need educational resources to enter the profession as either a paid coach or a volunteer. Grassroots Coaching: Using Sports Psychology and Coaching Principles Effectively isa practical exploration of coaching that focuses on the key tasks of the coach, while providing immediately applicable behaviors and concepts. The essential responsibilities and privileges of coaching are introduced along with the appropriate accompanying sport psychology and coaching principles.
This book is structured as a personal independent reader and an organization trainer/reference manual. Opportunities for self-reflection and exploration are provided throughout. Utilizing examples from many sports, Grassroots Coaching offers practical coaching insights and techniques for all coaches, from the novice coach just beginning their coaching journey to the veteran coach looking to touch up their skills. This book is sure to become a foundational resource on every coach’s bookshelf.

Dr. Peter J. McGahey and Dr. Peter S. Pierro are coach developers and coaches. Both have coached at multiple levels and understand the responsibilities and privileges of building people through sport.

Prologue
Chapter 1. Our Vision for Youth Sports and Youth Coaches
Chapter 2. Leading Yourself
Chapter 3. Leading the Player
Chapter 4. Leading the Team
Chapter 5. Coaching Practice
Chapter 6. Coaching Games
Chapter 7. Partnering with Parents
Chapter 8. Moving Forward: The Best is Yet to Come!
Epilogue
Appendix
About the Authors

Erscheinungsdatum	21.02.2022
Zusatzinfo	2 b/w illustrations; 2 tables
Sprache	englisch
Maße	161 x 228 mm
Gewicht	417 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
	Weitere Fachgebiete ► Sportwissenschaft
ISBN-13	9781475864762 / 9781475864762
Zustand	Neuware