101 Fun Skill Builders for Kids [Paperback]

Joe Dinoffer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This book is an absolute must for any coach or parent working with children. This book contains 101 general games, drils, and exercises as well as 101 photographs to go along with each game.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"This easy to follow resource is a must for all new teachers." -- Dr. Rhonda Clements President The American Association For The Child's Right To Play, IPA/USA

Joe Dinoffer has done it again! The exercises are not only developmentally sound, but most importantly, fun! -- Bob Parks General Manager US Games --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Joe Dinoffer is a USPTA Master Pro and USPTR Professional and has conducted clinics and exhibitions in over 50 countries, personally logging over 30,000 hours of instruction in English, Spanish, and German. He is the founder and president of Oncourt Offcourt, Inc., a company exclusively serving the needs of tennis coaches and serious players with innovative training aids and educational tools. Joe is the author and editor of seven books, sixteen videotapes, and more than 50 audiocassettes. He has written numerous articles for Tennis Magazine, is an on-going contributing editor for Tennis Industry Magazine, and is also the publisher of "Coach Tennis America" AudioMagazine. As a member of both the Reebok and Wilson Advisory Staffs and National Speaker Bureaus, Joe is a frequent speaker at national and international tennis conferences. He lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Monika, and their daughter, Kalindi. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 121 pages
• Publisher: Coaches Choice Books (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585182451
• ISBN-13: 978-1585182459
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,091,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad Book, Not Good Either, February 12, 2001

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Dr. K. Roberston (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Fun Skill Builders for Kids (Paperback)

This book is ok, but I would not recommend it! The games and ideas seem to be similar to other manuals of teaching tennis to kids. I would recommend looking for coaches who have specialized in this field rather than those who like to jump on the proverbial bandwagon. Nice try Mr. Dinoffer, but a no go in my books...Dr. Robertson

4.0 out of 5 stars a mom!, October 24, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Fun Skill Builders for Kids (Paperback)

Take this book at face value and enjoy spending some time with your kids in the background, on the playground, or at the park. This book was never intended to be a tennis book even though it was written by a well-known, successful tennis instructor. It is a skill-builder book that is easy and fun for kids, parents, and teachers to enjoy. Every p.e. teacher at the elementary and middle school level will find several different activities to get their students up and moving...and having fun!

2.0 out of 5 stars IDEAS ORDINARY, February 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Fun Skill Builders for Kids (Paperback)

I will give this book a very low recommendation the concepts and ideas are not original and actually taken from other books offered by tennis federations such as the German Tennis Federation. Joe Dinoffer needs to start writing material that he himself thinks of... I will not support this book. I am sure that the supporters of this book have absolutely no knowledge that his material has been "borrowed" from other sources. This book cannot be supported by any law abiding coach. Any reviews sent in after this one ... need to be ignored!