{"product_id":"coaching-football-for-dummies-isbn-9780471793311","title":"Coaching Football For Dummies","description":"Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team. Your journey through the season will be packed with moments that make you smile and that you and your players will remember for the rest of your lives. But what if you’ve never coached before?  \u003cp\u003eNo worries! \u003ci\u003eCoaching Football For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ethe fun and easy way\u003c\/b\u003e to tackle the basics of coaching youth football. This friendly guide shows you how to teach your players effectively, regardless of their age or skill level, and lead your team to victory—even if you’re a first-time coach. 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You’ll also see how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct a preseason parents’ meeting—an often overlooked aspect of coaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise the level of play on offense, defense, and special teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake steps to avoid injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with discipline issues and problem parents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake critical half-time adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransition to coaching an All-Star Team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with tips for working with parents, keeping your players healthy, and leading your team effectively on game days, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Football For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is all you need—besides a whistle and a clipboard—to navigate your players through a safe, fun, rewarding season!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Kids’ Play: Getting Started Coaching Football 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Teaching Football to Children 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Preparing for a Fun and Successful Season 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Tackling the Football Basics 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Meet the Parents 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Building Your Football Coaching Skills 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Running a Great Practice 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Game Day 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Offensive Fundamentals 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Defensive and Special Teams Fundamentals 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Fundamental Warm-Ups and Drills for Beginners 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Coaching Football Offense 101 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Coaching Football Defense 101 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Advanced Football Strategies 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Coaching Special Teams 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Implementing Advanced Drills 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Extra Points 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Keeping Your Players Healthy 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Challenges Every Coach Faces 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Coaching an All-Star Team 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: (Almost) Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Fun Ways to End the Season on a High Note 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe National Alliance For Youth Sports\u003c\/b\u003e provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Bach\u003c\/b\u003e is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLead your team through a fun-filled season — even if you've never coached before!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Packed with drills, play formations, and tips for game days\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to tackle the basics of coaching youth football\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolunteering as a football coach can be a fun, rewarding experience, both for you and your team. 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