Perfect Practice The Coaching Edge [Paperback]

Leo A. MacDonald (Author), Patricia Holdsworth (Author), Margo Embury (Author), Brian Danchuk (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 1997

Not just another drill book. Endorsed by the Canadian Hockey Association, Perfect Practice shows coaches how to make their drills and practices game specific. The result is improved thinking and game performance. There are techniques for on-ice and off-ice use. Recommended for all hockey coaches from initiation to elite levels, the concepts of game specificity and athleticism are applicable to coaching athletes of all ages and levels, both male and female. A must read.

7" x 10"; perfect bound; 21 photographs; 47 drills; 52 illustrations

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About the Author

Currently working on Master Coach status with the Canadaian Hockey Association. Coaching experience at the Major Junior, Junior and University levels in Canada. Leo Has been a guest coach with the Canadian National Team and holds a BGS degree from Brandon University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Centax Books & Distribution (August 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1895292964
• ISBN-13: 978-1895292961
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,888,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad But Over Priced, August 13, 2002

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K. Iannuzzi (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perfect Practice The Coaching Edge (Paperback)

I read this book in about 2 hours. While I like the authors ideas and suggested drills and approach to practice, I found it to be a little vague in key areas. A twenty dollar book could use better explanations and illustrations. I think he is really onto some great suggestions. The potential for more meaningful practices is there. In my opinion, he could have taken a little more time to develop these ideas more fully. If you buy this book you are going to get at least 20-30 useful drill/practice plans that sound exciting to put into action. Of course since it is August, I'll have to wait for the season to see how they work out.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Practice hits the mark!, June 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Perfect Practice The Coaching Edge (Paperback)

An easy read that certainly hits the mark on how to make practices worthwhile.