Coaching Hockey For Dummies
The fun and easy way to coach youth hockey – no experience required!\ 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...
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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 r4ules 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 philosophyTeach hockey fundamentalsCoach offense, defense, and special teamsEnsure safety on the iceLead your team during gamesCommunicate effectively Explanations in plain English "Get in, get Out" Information Icons and other navigational aids.Tear-out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and funGet Smart! @ www.dummies.comFind listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com
Introduction. PART I: PUCK DROPS HERE: COACHING HOCKEY 101. Chapter 1. Jumping In with both Skates. Chapter 2. Knowing the Basics of the Game. Chapter 3. Getting Organized: Your Keys to Success. Chapter 4. Running Great Practices. Chapter 5. Game On! PART II: COACHING BEGINNERS. Chapter 6. Teaching Fundamental Skills. Chapter 7. Drills for Beginners. Chapter 8. Basic Coaching Strategies. PART III: COACHING INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS. Chapter 9. Teaching the Finer Skills. Chapter 10. Coaching Offense to Intermediate Players. Chapter 11. Coaching Defense to Intermediate Players. Chapter 12. Teaching Goaltending Basics. Chapter 13. Drills for Intermediate Players. Chapter 14. Refining Your Coaching Strategies. PART IV: COACHING ADVANCED PLAYERS. Chapter 15. Teaching Advanced Skills. Chapter 16. Coaching Offense to Advanced Players. Chapter 17. Coaching defense to Advanced Players. Chapter 18. Special Teams. Chapter 19. Drills for Advanced Players. Chapter 20. Further Refining Your Coaching Strategies. PART V: COMMON COACHING CONUNDRUMS. Chapter 21. Keeping Your Team Healthy and Injury Free. Chapter 22. Coping with Challenges. PART V: THE PART OF TENS. Chapter 23. Ten Parts of a Great Practice. Chapter 24. Ten Things to Ask Yourself Midway through the Season. Chapter 25. Ten Things You Want Kids to Say about their Hockey Experience. Index.
