"A masterful, in-depth job."--Bill Tierney, head men's lacrosse coach, Princeton University "The A to Z coaching manual for all youth levels of lacrosse. It covers areas like parental involvement that have never been covered before. . . . I recommend it to the entire lacrosse community."--Dave Cottle, head men's lacrosse coach, University of Maryland Coach. You just volunteered to coach your son's lacrosse team, and you don't know a cross check from a body check or the crease from the centerline. Don't despair--Coaching Boys' Lacrosse is here to help. From your first team meeting to equipment needs to dealing with officials, Coaching Boys' Lacrosse will get you started--and keep you going. You'll learn the basics of lacrosse, plus how to teach the fundamental skills of passing and catching, scooping, dodging, and shooting through the "games approach," which enhances team communication and decision-making skills. Drills for offensive and defensive strategies are also included, and you'll even learn to develop your own coaching style--one that works best for you and your players. Before you know it, you'll be coaching players who are moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun.
- Survive your first practice and game
- Promote good habits, concentration, and teamwork
- Find answers to common problems in the Q & A sections
- Match drills to age and ability
- Get tips on creating a positive attitude, building team spirit, and getting along with parents
- Make practices fun and rewarding
"A must-read for the many new players, parents, and coaches."--John Grubb, head lacrosse coach, North Harford High School "Provides all youth coaches and players with a plan for success."--Gary Ritz, Bel Air (Maryland) Recreation Council "A reference designed to help all levels of coaches and players be successful."--Duncan Booth, Cockeysville (Maryland) Recreation Council
Inhaltsverzeichnis
< h3> Introduction< h4> How to Use This Book< h4> Developing a Coaching Style< h4> Who We Are< h3> 1. Creating an Atmosphere of Good Habits< h4> The Essentials< h4> Promoting Teamwork, Concentration, and Good Habits< h4> Questions and Answers< h3> 2. Before Hitting the Field: Lacrosse in a Nutshell< h4> The Field< h4> The Ball< h4> Equipment< h4> Players< h4> Scoring< h4> Length of Game< h4> Basic Rules< h4> How Penalties Are Assessed< h4> Getting Started< h4> Game Modifications< h4> Questions and Answers< h3> 3. Setting Up the Season< h4> Selecting an Assistant Coach< h4> Equipment< h4> Questions and Answers< h3> 4. The Fundamentals of Lacrosse< h4> Essential Skills and How to Teach Them< h4> The Fundamentals of Offense< h4> The Fundamentals of Defense< h3> 5. The Practice< h4> Preparation Is the Key< h4> Practice Format and Sample Practices< h4> Beginning Practice< h4> Intermediate Practice< h4> Advanced Practice< h3> 6. The Game< h4> What to Expect< h4> Overview of the Game< h4> Handling Specific Game Situations< h4> Are Statistics Important? < h4> Questions and Answers< h3> 7. Dealing with Parents< h4> Questions and Answers< h3> 8. Fundamental Drills< h4> Warm-Up Drills< h4> Passing and Catching Drills< h4> Scooping Drills< h4> Dodging Drills< h4> Shooting Drills< h3> 9. Offensive Drills< h3> 10. Defensive Drills< h3> Appendix< h4> Referee Signals< h4> Sample Scorebook Page< h4> Glossary< h4> Resources< h3> Index< h3> Acknowledgments< h3> About the Authors
