Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team. Your journey through the season will be packed with moments that make you smile and that you and your players will remember for the rest of your lives.
Lead your team through a fun-filled season -- even if you've never coached before! Packed with drills, play formations, and tips for game days The fun and easy way(R) to tackle the basics of coaching youth football Volunteering as a football 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 football, giving you expert advice on teaching essential skills to different age groups, running great practices, and leading your team effectively during a game. Discover how to:
- Develop a coaching philosophy
- Teach fundamentals
- Encourage good sportsmanship
- Coach offense, defense, and special teams
- Ensure safety on the field
- Communicate effectively with parents
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction 1
Part I: Kids' Play: Getting Started Coaching Football 7
Chapter 1: Teaching Football to Children 9
Chapter 2: Preparing for a Fun and Successful Season 17
Chapter 3: Tackling the Football Basics 37
Chapter 4: Meet the Parents 57
Part II: Building Your Football Coaching Skills 71
Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 73
Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 89
Chapter 7: Game Day 109
Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 125
Part III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 133
Chapter 9: Offensive Fundamentals 135
Chapter 10: Defensive and Special Teams Fundamentals 163
Chapter 11: Fundamental Warm-Ups and Drills for Beginners 185
Chapter 12: Coaching Football Offense 101 213
Chapter 13: Coaching Football Defense 101 227
Chapter 14: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 247
Part IV: Advanced Football Strategies 261
Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 263
Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 271
Chapter 17: Coaching Special Teams 277
Chapter 18: Implementing Advanced Drills 289
Part V: The Extra Points 297
Chapter 19: Keeping Your Players Healthy 299
Chapter 20: Challenges Every Coach Faces 313
Chapter 21: Coaching an All-Star Team 331
Part VI: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 22: (Almost) Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 341
Chapter 23: Ten Fun Ways to End the Season on a High Note 345
Index 349
