Coaching Volleyball [Paperback]

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 1998

The most complete and indispensable collection of volleyball writings available. Coaching Volleyball, a unique reference tool for coaches of one of the world's fastest growing sports, touches on every aspect of the game. Never before has so much information by so many renowned volleyball authorities been collected in one volume. Includes articles from Terry Liskevych, PhD, former head coach, U.S. women's national team; Marilyn Nolen, head coach, Saint Louis University and former U.S. women's national team member; Doug Beal, PhD, head coach, 1984 U.S. men's Olympic gold medal team and current head coach of the U.S. men's national team; and Geri Polvino, PhD, head coach, Eastern Kentucky, University and certified FIVB instructor.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (May 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570281246
• ISBN-13: 978-1570281242
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #680,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #53 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Other Team Sports > Volleyball

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, May 16, 2000

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This review is from: Coaching Volleyball (Paperback)

The book's material is useful for the beginning and intermediate volleyball coach. I have been feeling my way in coaching my team in small tournaments for some years now, but reading this book makes me feel like I've gone to a volleyball coaching clinic.

I especially like the way the book emphasizes the development of each of the skills and positions in a team. Also, therapy of the common injuries included at the end are a great plus.

On the whole it has a very well-rounded treatment of coaching, including not only the physical, but also psychological, medical and nutritional elements that have to be considered by a good volleyball coach. The book is overflowing with actual coaching experience of a number of people. I learned a lot from it.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for reference, July 13, 2000

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P. Wung "Engineering is my vocation, volleyba... (Tipp City, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coaching Volleyball (Paperback)

This book is a revamped version of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Handbook. Like the title of the review suggests, it is a great reference. I find myself going to it a lot in order to refresh my memory about some technical aspects of the game.

If you wanted just one book to help you with your coaching or with your own game. This is probably the book for you. If you have a deep burning desire to delve into other aspects of coaching and the game of volleyball, this is a great way station. One of the many books that you need to keep in your library, but a very dog eared book due to the many times you will need to look into the book.

Like the previous reviewer said, an excellent book for beginning to intermediate players and coaches.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed instruction, September 12, 2001

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Lives up North "Engineer" (Traverse City, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coaching Volleyball (Paperback)

Asher's approach of employing experts in each chapter to discuss their respective forte yields a thorough and insightful text. I have upwards of 12 coaching books and this one I think to be the most valuable.