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Coaching (Athletics).
School sports -- Coaching -- United States.
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Martens, Rainer, 1942-
Coaching (Athletics).
School sports -- Coaching -- United States.
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Successful coaching /
Rainer
Martens
.
by
Martens
,
Rainer
,
1942-
Human Kinetics, c2012.
Call #:
796.07 M377s 2012
Subjects
Coaching (Athletics).
School sports -- Coaching -- United States.
ISBN:
9781450400510 (pbk.)
1450400515 (pbk.)
Edition:
4th ed.
Description:
xii, 443 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 432-433) and index.
Contents:
Part I. Principles of Coaching. Developing your coaching philosophy -- Determining your coaching objectives -- Selecting your coaching style -- Coaching for character -- Coaching diverse athletes -- Part II. Principles of Behavior. Communicating with your athletes -- Motivating your athletes -- Managing your athletes' behavior -- Part II. Principles of Teaching.The games approach -- Teaching technical skills -- Teaching tactical skills -- Planning for teaching -- Part IV. Principles of Physical Training. Training basics -- Training for energy fitness -- Training for muscular fitness -- Fueling your athletes -- Battling drugs -- Part V. Principles of Management. Managing your team -- Managing relationships -- Managing risk.
Summary:
This comprehensive text includes content on how to communicate and motivate players, as well as manage problem behaviors among athletes with a positive approach. It provides a full introduction to the games approach to coaching and strategic advice on how to incorporate this into a successful programme.
Behind the clipboard and the whistle, a successful coach is constantly adapting--becoming mentor, manager, motivator, or master teacher--as the need arises. More than just knowing their sports, successful coaches have mastered their varied roles by gaining the skills and knowledge to fulfill those roles. As America's best-selling and most comprehensive coaching text, Successful Coaching has helped over a million coaches gain confidence and competence. Now, the updated fourth edition can help you: identify and develop a coaching philosophy, clarify your coaching objectives, and determine your coaching style; enhance your communication and behavior management skills; incorporate proven techniques for teaching technical and tactical skills; learn tools for safety improving athletic performance through physical training and sport nutrition; prepare to take on seven key management functions faced by all coaches; understand your legal responsibilities; and manage relationships with athletes, staff, administrators, officials, parents, and the media.
Rainer
Martens
, a respected sport psychologist and longtime coach, offers the latest information in the sport sciences, proven methods for teaching technical and tactical skills, and essentials of sport management. You'll find information on physical training and sport nutrition with special emphasis on topics of concern, including hydration, nutritional supplements, and drug abuse. Written by coaches for coaches, the fourth edition of Successful Coaching will help you think critically about your approach to coaching and develop the skills to fulfill your many responsibilities. Packed with practical information, techniques, and tools, Successful Coaching is your comprehensive guide to the art and science of coaching. -- Back cover.
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American Sport Education Program.
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