Coaching Youth Volleyball (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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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

Product Description

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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 156 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,277,765 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. Janes "MJ" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Coaching Youth Volleyball, October 14, 2008

By	Susan Crisman "Susie" (IN, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

Book in excellent condition, took a few weeks to receive. Book is great for those interested in "remembering" how to play volleyball and how to help coach their own children or a team. Good foundation basic information. Helped my daughter with her serves. Would buy again.