Coaching Football for Dummies

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. But what if you ve never coached before?

No worries! Coaching Football For Dummies is the fun and easy way to tackle the basics of coaching youth football. This friendly guide shows you how to teach your players effectively, regardless of their age or skill level, and lead your team to victory even if you re a first–time coach. You ll discover how to:

Develop a coaching philosophy
Teach football fundamentals
Encourage good sportsmanship
Improve your team s skills
Ensure safety on the field
Communicate effectively with parents

Packed with valuable information on preparing your game plan before you even step on the field, this hands–on resource gives you expert guidance in building your coaching skills, from evaluating your players and running enjoyable, productive practices to working with all types of kids uncoordinated, shy, highly talented at once. You ll find a variety of fun–filled drills for teaching everything from tackling and blocking to running and catching, as well as advanced drills to take your players skills up a notch. You ll also see how to:

Conduct a preseason parents meeting an often overlooked aspect of coaching
Gather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your players
Raise the level of play on offense, defense, and special teams
Take steps to avoid injuries
Deal with discipline issues and problem parents
Make critical half–time adjustments
Transition to coaching an All–Star Team

Complete with tips for working with parents, keeping your players healthy, and leading your team effectively on game days, Coaching Football For Dummies is all you need besides a whistle and a clipboard to navigate your players through a safe, fun, rewarding season!