Coaching Youth Volleyball [Paperback]

American Sport Education Program (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0880115408 | ISBN-13: 978-0880115407 | Publication Date: October 1996 | Edition: 2nd

Features 23 drills, team strategies, teaching tips, coaching philosophy, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Junior volleyball for both boys and girls is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S.--and sure to grow even more given the additional interest generated by this summer's Olympics. The American Sport Education Program has consistently provided helpful guides for youth-league coaches, and this second edition of its volleyball text is no exception. Geared to those coaching 6-to-14-year-olds, the guide includes a discussion of the rules, a review of court sizes based on age, and a catalog of the skills needed to achieve a modest level of success. The book also features drills useful in mastering those skills and tips on game strategy and preparation. Despite the excellent nuts-and-bolts instruction, though, the most important part of the book may well be the reminder that one's motivation to coach at this level should be the desire to teach, not to win. Wes Lukowsky

From the Publisher

"This is a great book for coaches of beginning to intermediate players of all ages. The 'athletes first, winning second' coaching philosophy applies to all competitive levels, and especially to kids who are learning the game."

Ruben Nieves Head coach, men's volleyball Stanford University --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 2nd edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880115408
• ISBN-13: 978-0880115407
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,123,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The American Sport Education Program (ASEP), a division of Human Kinetics, is the leading provider of youth, high school, and elite-level sport education programs in the United States. Rooted in the philosophy of "Athletes first, winning second," ASEP has educated more than 1.5 million coaches, officials, sport administrators, parents, and athletes. For 30 years, local, state, and national sport organizations have partnered with ASEP to lead the way in making sport a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience for all involved.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for starting a youth program, October 27, 2007

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This review is from: Coaching Youth Volleyball - 4th Edition (Coaching Youth Sports Series) (Paperback)

I'm a varsity coach, so stepping back and teaching youth wanted to get a refresher course as we set up our youth program. This book is a big help, though for the experienced coach I would assume they know most of it but could use it as a refresher as well. Beginner coaches it would be great, especially for middle school level and below levels.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching this age group, December 22, 2008

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F Miles (New Cumberland, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coaching Youth Volleyball - 4th Edition (Coaching Youth Sports Series) (Paperback)

I've been around volleyball for many years as a player, coach and ref, so I wasn't looking for a primer on coaching. Although I've had many opportunities to teach fundamentals in a clinic setting I'm getting my first opportunity to coach JO youth for a season. This book was very helpful in getting me to understand that 14 year old girls are going to need a somewhat different approach than adult and high school players and gave me great ideas to help me be successful with them. The assistant coaches were also given the book so that we all were, quite literally, on the same page during practices. Everyone thinks it is quite valuable and are committed to trying the book's approach.

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay!, January 3, 2012

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This review is from: Coaching Youth Volleyball - 4th Edition (Coaching Youth Sports Series) (Paperback)

The book arrived on time and in good condition. However, the information was not exactly what I was looking for.