Coaching Hockey for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9780470836859 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 384 str.

Don MacAdam

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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 attitude. For anyone new to coaching, Coaching Hockey For Dummies will provide an invaluable reference. Unlike other coaching books, which only cover what happens on the ice, Coaching Hockey For Dummies covers every aspect of hockey coaching, from what equipment a coach needs, to holding player-parent meetings, to the perfect drills to develop individual and team skills.

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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.

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Don MacAdam has coached in the Detroit Red Wings, Dayton Bombers, Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and Hockey Canada organizations. Gail Reynolds is an exercise physiologist who has developed training programs for amateur and elite hockey players.

Blurb

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 rules 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 philosophy
• Teach hockey fundamentals
• Coach offense, defense, and special teams
• Ensure safety on the ice
• Lead your team during games
• Communicate effectively with parents

THE DUMMIES WAY

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

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