{"product_id":"coaching-basketball-for-dummies-9780470149768","title":"Coaching Basketball for Dummies","description":"So you're thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great  You're in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you're new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you're a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Basketball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you command the court with confidence. \u003cp\u003eEach friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketball--from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending--and guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court. You'll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. You'll also see how to ramp up your players' skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your coaching philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand your league's rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct a preseason parents' meeting--crucial for opening the lines of communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeach offensive and defensive strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your kids healthy and injury-free\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage good sportsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake critical half-time adjustments during a game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp struggling players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddress discipline problems and handle difficult parents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoach an All-Star or Travel team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with numerous offensive and defensive drills and tips for helping your kids relax before a game, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Basketball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the fun and easy way to get the score on this worthwhile endeavor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Bach\u003c\/b\u003e is the communications director for the National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS), a position he has held since 1993. Before joining NAYS, he worked as the sports editor of the \u003ci\u003eHuron Daily Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e in Bad Axe, Michigan, where he captured numerous writing awards from the Associated Press, Michigan Press Association, and the Hearst Corporation. He has a journalism degree from Michigan State University, which he earned in 1989. He's an avid sports fan -- particularly of his beloved Spartan basketball team -- and has coached a variety of youth sports. He's also the author of \u003ci\u003eCoaching Soccer For Dummies, Coaching Football For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoaching Baseball For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe National Alliance For Youth Sports\u003c\/b\u003e has been America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children for the past 25 years. It serves volunteer coaches, parents with children involved in organized sports, game officials, youth sports administrators, league directors, and the youngsters who participate in organized sports. The Alliance's programs are utilized in more than 3,000 communities nationwide by parks and recreation departments, Boys \u0026amp; Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs\/YWCAs, and various independent youth service groups, as well as on military installations worldwide. For more information on the Alliance's programs, which appear in the following list, visit www.nays.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523640463634,"sku":"9780470149768","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_736e0d33-9c5d-48cb-a825-a80efd6f7d68.jpg?v=1731159534","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/coaching-basketball-for-dummies-9780470149768","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}