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Coaching Football for Dummies

by National Alliance for Youth Sports

A practical guide to youth football coaching

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A practical guide to youth football coaching

Organized around the everyday responsibilities of coaching children, this guide covers football rules and fundamentals, age-appropriate instruction, practice planning, and game leadership. It also addresses flag football, safety topics including tackling and concussion protocol, and the work of building a positive team culture. Guidance on motivating players, preventing bullying, and communicating with parents and fellow coaches broadens the scope beyond drills and technique. The emphasis is on helping teams learn and participate across different skill levels, sizes, and positions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • New or novice youth football coaches seeking guidance on fundamentals and team leadership
  • Coaches who want ideas for practices, drills, safety, or communicating with families
  • Those coaching children in either football or flag football

Themes

Youth sports coachingFootball fundamentals and practice planningPlayer safetyTeam culture and motivationCoach-family communication

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Book overview

A how-to guide to becoming an inspiring football coach that kids will never forget

Coaching Football For Dummies initiates you into the rewarding role of being a coach. With this book, you can help children of all ages and skill levels stay safe, have fun, and play well. You'll get a refresher on the rules and essential skills of football, with tips on how to teach them to different age groups. As a coach, your job is to organize great practices and lead your team effectively during games. This guide gives you tips on doing just that, plus lots of advice on how to ensure that all players, regardless of skill level, size, or position, enjoy playing the sport. Great coaches know how to motivate players, build close-knit teams, and foster positivity--and you can join their ranks, with this Dummies guide.

  • Learn drills and techniques for teaching football (and flag football!) basics to kids of all ages
  • Get a complete rundown on safety, including safe tackling and concussion protocol
  • Establish a positive team culture, prevent bullying, and keep players motivated
  • Communicate effectively with parents and other coaches

This book is the perfect choice for beginner or novice youth football coaches who are seeking guidance to help improve and develop their coaching skills.

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