Coaching Kids for Dummies (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Welcome to the magical world of sports parenting..." (more)
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Product Description

Coaching kids is a whole different ball game, and this comprehensive guide supplies all the right moves. It's loaded with information, tools, and techniques to help children excel in sports, from helping them choose the right sport to making sure they're having fun.

Foolproof techniques for teaching good sportsmanship include:

• How to motivate: from pep-talks to post-game analysis.
• Easy ways to recognize and prevent sports burnout."
• Tips for managing difficult kids, umpires, and parents.

Your guide is a Sports Illustrated columnist and nationally recognized expert who knows how to show parents and coaches how to unleash kids' athletic potential. "

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A Sports Illustrated columnist and nationally recognized expert shows parents and coaches how to unleash kids' athletic potential.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (March 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764551973
• ISBN-13: 978-0764551970
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #775,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to coach or just be a supportive parent!, August 19, 2000

By A Customer

I bought this book when I heard the author was going to be on Oprah. I wasn't sure I was ready to let my child participate in organized sports at a young age, but this has helped me figure out what my child should expect from her coach and how I can be a supportive parents too, without putting pressure on anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for first-timers, January 20, 2003

By	E. Johnson (El Cajon, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I have appreciated the Dummies series as the publisher has some fun with topics that we might not have a clue. Having coached both Little League and softball (ASA), I saw this book on the shelf and decided to buy it to see if there are any hints that I might have been missing. Overall, this book is excellent for those who are just starting out in the coaching world. Handling kids and knowing the sport can be quite tricky, especially when parents are part of the equation. I think looking this over before stepping onto the field (and looking like a "dummy") is a very wise investment of money and time. I pretty much experienced most of what he explained, but Wolff was very straightforward and to the point. I appreciated his insights and will consider using several of the tips that I had not thought of before. Parents, get out of your lawn chairs, quit complaining behind our backs, and help us other parents coach!