Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball
Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This
friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take
charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills
to different age groups, running safe and effective practices,
helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and
leading your team with confidence during a match.
* Lay the groundwork for a great season -- develop your
coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up
to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport
* Build your team -- size up the players, find roles for
everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids
* Teach the basics of volleyball -- from serving and passing
to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players
successfully in all the key elements
* Raise the level of play -- teach more advanced offensive and
defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going
strong
* Make the moms and dads happy -- work with parents to ensure
a successful and fun season
* Score extra points -- keep your players healthy and injury
free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club team
Open the book and find:
* Clear explanations of the game's fundamentals
* An assortment of the sport's best drills
* The equipment your team needs
* Player positions and their responsibilities
* Tips for running fun-filled practices
* Refinements for your coaching strategies
* How to meet players' special needs
* Ten ways to make the season memorable
Autorentext
The National Alliance for Youth Sports is America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children. It provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.
Zusammenfassung
Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball
Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match.
- Lay the groundwork for a great season — develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport
-
Build your team — size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids
-
Teach the basics of volleyball — from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements
-
Raise the level of play — teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strong
-
Make the moms and dads happy — work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season
-
Score extra points — keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club team
Open the book and find:
- Clear explanations of the game's fundamentals
-
An assortment of the sport's best drills
-
The equipment your team needs
-
Player positions and their responsibilities
-
Tips for running fun-filled practices
-
Refinements for your coaching strategies
-
How to meet players' special needs
-
Ten ways to make the season memorable
Inhalt
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started Coaching Volleyball 7
Chapter 1: Teaching Volleyball to Children 9
Chapter 2: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Season 17
Chapter 3: The Rundown on Basic Volleyball Rules 35
Chapter 4: Getting in Sync with Your Players' Parents 57
Part II: Building Your Team 73
Chapter 5: Overseeing Your Team 75
Chapter 6: Running Fun-Filled Practices 91
Chapter 7: Making Game Day Memorable For the Right Reasons 109
Part III: Basic Training: Teaching Volleyball Fundamentals 129
Chapter 8: Racking Up Points with Offensive Fundamentals 131
Chapter 9: Developing Defensive Fundamentals 153
Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 173
Chapter 11: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 189
Chapter 12: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 201
Part IV: Net Gains: Zeroing In on Advanced Volleyball Skills 219
Chapter 13: Revving Up the Offense 221
Chapter 14: Bolstering the Defense 237
Chapter 15: Stepping Up the Offense 249
Chapter 16: Tightening the Defense 261
Part V: The Extra Points 273
Chapter 17: Keeping Your Players Healthy and Injury Free 275
Chapter 18: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges 303
Chapter 19: Coaching a Club Team 325
Part VI: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 337
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Help Players Take Their Game to the Next Level 341
Index 347