Volleyball Coach's Survival Guide: Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and a Winning Team [Paperback]

Sue Gozansky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2001 | ISBN-10: 0130425885 | ISBN-13: 978-0130425881

Over 75 drawings show correct position, and more than 130 court diagrams illustrate position drills and offensive and defensive tactics. Also included are sample player policies, contracts, evaluation and scoring worksheets, and checklists for basic technical skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Parker Pub Co (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130425885
• ISBN-13: 978-0130425881
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #994,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Other Team Sports > Volleyball

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As close to a How-To Guide as you're going to get....., June 11, 2002

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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: Volleyball Coach's Survival Guide: Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and a Winning Team (Paperback)

This book is pretty close to being a how to guide. Coach Gozansky has thought of just about everything that is relevant to running a good volleyball program. This is not to say that you need to follow the book word for word, but she has set out a lot of information on issues that most people would not have thought of when they start coaching.

The technical section of the skills and strategy are pretty reasonable. But since I am a believer in the nuances of the game, I can't abide by learning the game by the book. You really have to be a observer and a student of the game in order to gain the necessary nuances in order to be a good game coach. So I don't believe that any book on skill is ever adequate. However, everything else mentioned in this book is very good. This is a great reference book for someone who want to build a program, whether it is in the colleges or in high school. The information set forth are pragmatic and reasonable, the presentation clear and concise.

I would recommend this highly to any coach, including club coaches.

July, 14, 2003.
This book is now the textbook used for the USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program Level II Course.

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for most part, June 13, 2010

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This review is from: Volleyball Coach's Survival Guide: Practical Techniques and Materials for Building an Effective Program and a Winning Team (Spiral-bound)

This book was purchased as a recommendation, but not required for a coaching class. Much of the information is oriented toward on-court coaching, which is helpful for someone who already coaches, but not necessarily for someone who is learning the basics. In my case, I already coached before taking the class, so it was more helpful to me than to others in my class.

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Comprehensive Volleyball Coaching Manual Available, December 5, 2009

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John L. Betcher (Red Wing, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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Sue Gozansky's book is the best volleyball coaching manual available. I have used it for years and learn something new from Sue every year. Highly rated!