The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way [Paperback]

Sylvia Hatchell (Author), Jeff Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 22, 2006

"Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read for every girls' basketball coach. She is fantastic in every phase of the game, and I love watching her teams play."—Roy Williams, head men's basketball coach, University of North Carolina, and Associated Press Coach of the Year, 2006

What does it take to turn a good coach into a great one? You need to be a teacher, a motivator, a guru of X's and O's. Coach Sylvia Hatchell shows you how she manages all these roles and gives you her winning advice to creating a team of champions.

Head coach of the University of North Carolina's women's team, Coach Hathcell combines the Tar Heels' longstanding tradition of basketball greatness with her personal dedication to guiding young women as she teaches you how to:

• Communicate effectively to get peak performances from 11- to 18-year-old girls
• Teach all the fundamentals of the game and run a productive, high-energy practice
• Develop a formidable offense and tenacious defense
• Master 75 of her favorite drills, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced

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"Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read for every girls' basketball coach. She is fantastic in every phase of the game, and I love watching her teams play."—Roy Williams, head men's basketball coach, University of North Carolina, and Associated Press Coach of the Year, 2006

What does it take to turn a good coach into a great one? You need to be a teacher, a motivator, a guru of X's and O's. Coach Sylvia Hatchell shows you how she manages all these roles and gives you her winning advice to creating a team of champions.

Head coach of the University of North Carolina's women's team, Coach Hathcell combines the Tar Heels' longstanding tradition of basketball greatness with her personal dedication to guiding young women as she teaches you how to:

• Communicate effectively to get peak performances from 11- to 18-year-old girls
• Teach all the fundamentals of the game and run a productive, high-energy practice
• Develop a formidable offense and tenacious defense
• Master 75 of her favorite drills, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced

Sylvia Hatchell, a college coach for 30 years, has accumulated a record of 445–187 in 20 seasons at the University of North Carolina. In 2006, her Tar Heels made the Final Four and Hatchell was named the Associated Press Women's Coach of the Year. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Jeff Thomas has coached girls' basketball for 16 years at the youth, high school, and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) levels. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

About the Author

Sylvia Hatchell, a college coach for 30 years, has accumulated more than 400 career wins at the University of North Carolina. In 2006, her Tar Heels made the Final Four and Hatchell was named the Associated Press's Coach of the Year. She was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Jeff Thomas has coached girls' basketball for 16 years at the youth, high school, and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) levels. A long-time writer, he lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (June 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071473947
• ISBN-13: 978-0071473941
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definite Must-Have!, October 10, 2006

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Coach Fonz "HoopsU.com" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way (Paperback)

If you coach girl's basketball -- at any level -- this book will help you immensely. Coach Hatchell goes beyond discussing the simple fundamentals of coaching and X's and O's; she delves deeper into the mentality of a coach and the various nuances that can occur (though the fundamentals are important and they are covered in great detail). The Complete Guide To Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way is loaded with discussions and drills regarding fundamentals, offense and defense. The basics are here if you are just starting out as a coach or if you coach younger girl's. If you coach high school age girls and are more experienced, there is also a wealth of information. There are numerous drills, plays, and sets that will benefit the most experienced of coaches and teams. Coach Hatchell also talks at length about team and game management; a couple of areas that are often overlooked and sometimes difficult to learn. She does a masterful job discussing these areas and giving helpful ideas and tips.

The one aspect of this book that really sets it apart are the 'Ask the Coach' boxes throughout. In these, Coach Hatchell gives her answer to questions such as "What's a good drill to teach the behind-the-back dribble?" and "How do I get my kids to make good cuts in our press break?". The 'Ask the Coach' boxes are loaded throughout the book and the answers are very insightful and interesting.

The Complete Guide To Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way is a must-have addition to your coaching library. It is a well-written book that is very easy to understand and easy to follow. This is one of those coaching books you will want with you at all times -- any information you may be searching for is right in the book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ideal tool for girls' coaching, February 24, 2008

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H. Roland Theodore (Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way (Paperback)

The only coaching book you may ever need! Coach Hatchell hasn't left anything aside. From the psychology of young women and how to deal with it, to the most subtle nuances of coaching, it is all in there. Well illustrated, the explanations are easy to understand and the chapters are arranged in a logical way. I wish the photos would have been in full color instead of black & white but it would have made the book more expensive. I highly recommend it to anyone, whether you are a senior coach or just stepping in the field.

5.0 out of 5 stars I hope the competition does not read this!!, July 28, 2011

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Coach Z (Hixson, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way (Paperback)

It is all about details, and this book appears to touch them all. If you could implement 1/4 of everything in the book, you would be a great girls' basketball coach! It is very clear that coach Hatchell understands the game. I am implementing some of the fundamental skills in the this book this winter season! She touches on the finer points of fundamental technique, and emphasized under taught skills.

I highly recommend this book for new AND experienced coaches (I am on my 5th year).