Coaching Girls' Basketball From the How-To's of the Game to Practical Real-World Advice--Your Definitive Guide to Successfully Coaching Girls

by SIMPSON, SANDY

• ISBN13: 9780761532484
• ISBN10: 076153248X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-02
• Publisher: Crown

Summary

Coach Girls for Success on and off the Court Coaching girls' basketball is a blast! Witness a well-executed fast break, an intense defense, or a team's unbridled enthusiasm, and you can't help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on the girls' faces are great rewards for parents and often the signs of a good coachthe type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there? Perfect for coaches of girls up to age 13,Coachng Girls' Basketballincludes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your players. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie eager to take the court running, you'll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including: Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching basketball Tips on what girls want and need from their basketball experience Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies And much more! Now,youcan be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the court and in the game of life.

Author Biography

<b>Sandy L. Simpson</b> has been the head coach of women's basketball at the University of California, Davis, since 1996. He has also held coaching positions at the University of Washington, George Washington Universtiy, and Washington State University, as well as a professional team in Germany. Mr. Simposon lives with wife and two children in Dixon, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
So You Want to Be a Coach	1	(16)
The Coach as Leader	2	(6)
Coaching Style	8	(2)
Keys to Successful Coaching	10	(1)
Your Responsibilities as a Coach	11	(4)
Coaching Your Own Daughter	15	(2)
Strategies for Coaching the Young Female Athlete	17	(12)
Effective Communication	17	(7)
Effective Teaching	24	(1)
Effective Motivation	25	(1)
Effective Team Discipline	26	(2)
Being a Role Model	28	(1)
Coaching Girls versus Boys	29	(12)
How Girls Play versus Boys	29	(1)
Physical Differences Between Boys and Girls	30	(2)
Psychological Differences Between Boys and Girls	32	(4)
Serious Issues in the Sport Today	36	(5)
Basketball Basics	41	(16)
Equipment	41	(3)
Players and Positions	44	(5)
Staffing	49	(2)
Attendant Personnel	51	(1)
The Rules of the Game	51	(6)
Conditioning of Basketball	57	(18)
Flexibility and Agility	58	(7)
Strength Training	65	(3)
Endurance	68	(7)
Practice Planning	75	(10)
Master Plan	76	(5)
Daily Practice Plans	81	(4)
Shooting	85	(12)
Mechanics	86	(7)
Judgment	93	(4)
Teaching Fundamental Skills	97	(32)
Offensive Skills	98	(15)
Shooting Games	113	(1)
Individual Offense	114	(8)
Defensive Skills	122	(7)
Team Play	129	(24)
Team Offense	129	(1)
Principles of a Good Offense	130	(11)
Team Defense	141	(12)
Other Coaching and Basketball Situations	153	(12)
Rebounding	153	(5)
Special Situations	158	(1)
Coaching the Game	159	(6)
Appendix: Resources	165	(2)
Glossary	167	(6)
Index	173	(10)
About the Author	183