Book, Coaching Youth Volleyball

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Recomended by USA Volleyball

Fun, safety, and effective instruction are the focus of the fourth edition of Coaching Youth Volleyball, helping you create an environment that promotes learning, cultivates a love of the game, and motivates your athletes to come out year after year. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of volleyball. But here's a book that teaches you how to convey those skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Coaching Youth Volleyball's focus on teaching volleyball skills through gamelike drills sets it apart from the current lineup of volleyball coaching books. And it's the only one recommended by and written with the expertise of USA Volleyball's Coaching Education Department. Ideal for coaches of players aged 14 and under, the fourth edition includes 18 drills and 32 coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices.

This new edition also adds:

-two new chapters on coaching individual volleyball skills and coaching the transitions and alignments of the game

-important age-group modifications regarding ball size, net height, player positions, and court dimensions for three age groups (6 to 9 year-olds, 10 to 11 year-olds, and 12 to 14 year-olds) and for team play in 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, or 6v6 competition

-court diagrams to help you quickly and accurately construct your own age-appropriate court

-a clear explanation of rules and procedures, including the capabilities and limits of the new libero position

Coaching Youth Volleyball's combination of volleyball fundamentals and essential coaching skills-such as communicating with parents and officials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices-makes this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes. USA Volleyball is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball in the United States and is recognized by the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Its membership includes more than 200,000 players, coaches, officials, and parents. ASEP has been developing and delivering coaching education courses since 1981. As the nation's leading coaching education program, ASEP works with national, state, and local sport organizations to develop educational programs for coaches, officials, administrators, and parents. These programs incorporate ASEP's philosophy of "Athletes first, winning second."

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Stepping Into Coaching

Chapter 2 Communicating as a Coach

Chapter 3 Understanding Rules and Equipment

Chapter 4 Providing for Player's Safety

Chapter 5 Making Practices Fun and Practical

Chapter 6 Teaching and Shaping Skills

Chapter 7 Coaching Individual Volleyball Skills

Chapter 8 Coaching Transition and Alignment

Chapter 9 Coaching on Game Day

Chapter 10 Developing Season and Practice Plans

Appendix A: Related Checklists and Forms

Appendix B: Volleyball Terms

Appendix C: 12 Gamelike Drills