Coaching Hockey For Dummies
Description
Hockey 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. Coaching Hockey For Dummies 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.
For anyone new to coaching, Coaching Hockey For Dummies will provide an invaluable reference. Unlike other coaching books, which only cover what happens on the ice, Coaching Hockey For Dummies 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.
Introduction 1
Part I: The Puck Drops Here: Coaching Hockey 101 7
Chapter 1: Jumping In with Both Skates 9
Chapter 2: Knowing the Basics of the Game 19
Chapter 3: Getting Organized: Your Keys to Success 47
Chapter 4: Running Great Practices 69
Chapter 5: Game On! 81
Part II: Coaching Beginners 93
Chapter 6: Teaching Fundamental Skills 95
Chapter 7: Drills for Beginners 123
Chapter 8: Basic Coaching Strategies 139
Part III: Coaching Intermediate Players 145
Chapter 9: Teaching the Finer Skills 147
Chapter 10: Coaching Offense to Intermediate Players 167
Chapter 11: Coaching Defense to Intermediate Players 175
Chapter 12: Teaching Goaltending Basics 185
Chapter 13: Drills for Intermediate Players 199
Chapter 14: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 225
Part IV: Coaching Advanced Players 233
Chapter 15: Teaching Advanced Skills 235
Chapter 16: Coaching Offense to Advanced Players 245
Chapter 17: Coaching Defense to Advanced Players 255
Chapter 18: Special Teams 263
Chapter 19: Drills for Advanced Players 275
Chapter 20: Further Refining Your Coaching Strategies 297
Part V: Common Coaching Conundrums 307
Chapter 21: Keeping Your Team Healthy and Injury Free 309
Chapter 22: Coping with Challenges 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 329
Chapter 23: Ten Parts of a Great Practice 331
Chapter 24: Ten Things to Ask Yourself Midway through the Season 335
Chapter 25: Ten Things You Want Kids to Say about Their Hockey Experience 339
Index 343
Don MacAdam has coached in the Detroit Red Wings, Dayton Bombers, Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and Hockey Canada organizations.
Gail Reynolds is an exercise physiologist who has developed training programs for amateur and elite hockey players.
Packed with drills and tips for practices and game days
"A fun and interesting read that will help everyone understand the game better."
Andy Murray, former head coach, Los Angeles Kings
Volunteering as a hockey coach can be a fun, rewarding experience, both for you and your team. But what if you've never coached before? Have no fear this friendly guide explains the rules of hockey, gives you expert advice on running great practices, and offers tips on coaching players of every level, from beginner to advanced.
Discover how to:
- Develop a coaching philosophy
- Teach hockey fundamentals
- Coach offense, defense, and special teams
- Ensure safety on the ice
- Lead your team during games
- Communicate effectively with parents
THE DUMMIES WAY™
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
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PUBLISHER:
Wiley
ISBN-13:
9780470836859
BINDING:
Paperback
BISAC:
Sports & Recreation
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions: 188.00(W) x Dimensions: 236.20(H) x Dimensions: 20.80(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General/Adult
LANGUAGE:
English