Coaching Volleyball For Dummies

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• ISBN13: 9780470464694
• ISBN10: 0470464690
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-10
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Get the score on coaching youth volleyballVolleyball was a popular and well-watched sport in the Beijing 2008 Olympics. With this heightened interest in play, Coaching Volleyball For Dummies shows parents and other adults how to coach young players successfullyby focusing on the fundamentals of play and basic strategies as well as by making the team experience pleasant and educational for the players. This practical guide covers the rules and regulations and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply skills on the court. It also features a number of the sport's best drills to maximize the rate and quality of learning and help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session.The National Alliance for Youth Sports provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach (West Palm Beach, FL) is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.

Author Biography

The National Alliance for Youth Sports is America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children. It provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started Coaching Volleyball

Teaching Volleyball to Children

Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Season

The Rundown on Basic Volleyball Rules

Getting in Sync with Your Players' Parents

Building Your Team

Overseeing Your Team

Running Fun-Filled Practices

Making Game Day Memorable - For the Right Reasons

Basic Training: Teaching Volleyball Fundamentals

Racking Up Points with Offensive Fundamentals

Developing Defensive Fundamentals

Fundamental Drills for Beginners

Refi ning Your Coaching Strategies

Taking Your Drills to the Next Level

Net Gains: Zeroing In on Advanced Volleyball Skills

Revving Up the Offense

Bolstering the Defense

Stepping Up the Offense

Tightening the Defense

The Extra Points

Keeping Your Players Healthy and Injury Free

Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges

Coaching a Club Team

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable

Ten Ways to Help Players Take Their Game to the Next Level

Index

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