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Coaching : the art and the science : the complete guide to self-management, team management, and physical and psychological preparation / Dave Chambers. --

by Chambers, Dave, 1940-

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Firefly Books, 2013.

Coaching (Athletics)

Coaching (Athletics) -- Psychological aspects.

Sports teams -- Management.

9781770851849 (pbk.)

1770851844 (pbk.)

v, 170 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-168) and index.

"Valuable information on developing positive coaching strategies in any sport, using principles collected from many fields of sport psychology, sport pedagogy, and sport physiology. For coaches at every level, this book takes readers through the most fundamental coaching techniques to more advanced mental and physical training methods. Includes sections on: talent identification, time and stress management, team organization, training for strength, power, and speed, competing under adverse conditions, sports nutrition, physical and psychological testing, motivation and communication, problem solving and decision making, and much more. The comprehensive text is studded with exercises, worksheets, charts and diagrams that make learning to be an effective coach both interesting and enjoyable"--Provided by publisher.

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