Coaching Youth Basketball: A Baffled Parent's Guide
David G. Faucher shares his successful "full-participation model" of coaching youth basketball in this Baffled Parent's Guide. Faucher, the head coach of the men's basketball team at Dartmouth College, covers creating good habits, offensive skills and defensive basics, dealing with parents, first aid and safety, and game rules.Product Details
Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
"An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game. There's something here for veteran coaches as well as beginners."--Larry Bird
"Whatever your coaching credentials, your greatest responsibility is to give each player a positive learning experience."--David Faucher
"Here's a book I would recommend to all youth coaches."--Jill Kearney, recreation director, Norwich, Vermont
"I like Coach Faucher's philosophy, his approach to coaching kids, and his enthusiasm."--Jeffrey Thomas, youth coach, Richmond, Virginia
"Easy to follow and comprehensive. A clear and inspiring picture of how to play basketball and how to coach basketball."--Tom Bertocci, youth coach, Thomaston, Maine
From the Back Cover
"An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game. There's something here for veteran coaches as well as beginners."--Larry Bird
"Whatever your teaching credentials, your greatest responsibility is to give each player a positive learning experience."--David Faucher
Coach. You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league. Now here you are, a newly anointed coach. You didn't ask for it, but it happened anyway. Now you need help.
Don't despair. This complete guidebook will not only get you through it but will help you become the coach you'd like to be--the coach who can give your kids the sports experience they deserve. You've already taken a big step: you said "yes" to this important commitment. Congratulations. You'll have a great time, and Dave Faucher is here to help.
"Here's a book I would recommend to all youth coaches." --Jill Kearney, recreation director, Norwich, Vermont
"I like Coach Faucher's philosophy, his approach to coaching kids, and his enthusiasm." --Jeffrey Thomas, youth coach, Richmond, Virginia
"Easy to follow and comprehensive. A clear and inspiring picture of how to play basketball and how to coach basketball." --Tom Bertocci, youth coach, Thomaston, Maine
About the Author
DAVID G. FAUCHER, head coach of the NCAA Division I Dartmouth College men's varsity basketball team, began his coaching career at a junior high school. He honed his positive, learn-by-doing approach to coaching basketball over a career that spans 25 years. Dave is also director of the Dave Faucher Basketball Camp, a nationally acclaimed summer youth basketball camp, which he founded in 1984. Dave lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three sons, all successful basketball players.
Customer Reviews
Great Help For Parent Coaches
I had never coached before and was placed in the position of coaching my son's first grade basketball team at a local league. I was nervous not knowing what to do about coaching, not having ever taught or coached 5 or 6 year old boys. The book was extremely helpful in breaking down the fundamentals of basketball and helping with drills and basic concepts of basketball. Although we have only had about 5 practices so far, it's gone very smoothly because of the tips in this book. I highly recommend getting it to help set a basic foundation for new parent coaches who have no clue on what to do.
The only area that may need help is what to teach kids regarding basic offensive strategy. But that will develop with age.
Good book for the new coach
I was asked to coach my son's basketball team and I didn't know much about basketball. This book got me quickly started with the key fundamentals.
Great Introductory Book
Covers basketball fundamentals and team coaching. Many great drills. Best suited for the younger teams - but a wonderful starting place for coaching youth basketball.
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