{"product_id":"coaching-hockey-for-dummies-isbn-9780470836859","title":"Coaching Hockey For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way to coach youth hockey – no experience required!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHockey is growing in leaps and bounds around the world, but the demand for qualified coaches far outstrips availability. Moms and dads are being recruited to step in and assume the role of coach even with nothing more than feigned interest for credentials. \u003ci\u003eCoaching Hockey For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is ideally suited to meet these growing needs: its message is clear, the information thorough and user friendly, and it brings along a great attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor anyone new to coaching, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Hockey For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will provide an invaluable reference. Unlike other coaching books, which only cover what happens on the ice, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Hockey For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers every aspect of hockey coaching, from what equipment a coach needs, to holding player-parent meetings, to the perfect drills to develop individual and team skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Puck Drops Here: Coaching Hockey 101 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Jumping In with Both Skates 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Knowing the Basics of the Game 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Getting Organized: Your Keys to Success 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Running Great Practices 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Game On! 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Coaching Beginners 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Teaching Fundamental Skills 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Drills for Beginners 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Basic Coaching Strategies 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Coaching Intermediate Players 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Teaching the Finer Skills 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Coaching Offense to Intermediate Players 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Coaching Defense to Intermediate Players 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Teaching Goaltending Basics 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Drills for Intermediate Players 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Coaching Advanced Players 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Teaching Advanced Skills 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Coaching Offense to Advanced Players 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Coaching Defense to Advanced Players 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Special Teams 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Drills for Advanced Players 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Further Refining Your Coaching Strategies 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Common Coaching Conundrums 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Keeping Your Team Healthy and Injury Free 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Coping with Challenges 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 329\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Parts of a Great Practice 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Things to Ask Yourself Midway through the Season 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Things You Want Kids to Say about Their Hockey Experience 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon MacAdam\u003c\/b\u003e has coached in the Detroit Red Wings, Dayton Bombers, Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and Hockey Canada organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGail Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e is an exercise physiologist who has developed training programs for amateur and elite hockey players.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with drills and tips for practices and game days\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A fun and interesting read that will help everyone understand the game better.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Andy Murray, former head coach, Los Angeles Kings \t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolunteering as a hockey coach can be a fun, rewarding experience, both for you and your team. 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