Coaching Youth Football The Guide for Coaches, Parents and Athletes

Name: Coaching Youth Football The Guide for Coaches, Parents and Athletes
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ISBN: 9781558707924

ISBN-10: 1558707921

ISBN-13: 9781558707924

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: John P. McCarthy

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*Foreword by Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis. *Second edition (1995) sold more than 25,000 copies *Updated to reflect changes in football and in coaching and training philosophies over the past 5-10 years, as well as new photos and diagrams *Author is a parent and a coach himself, and writes in a conversational tone, addressing the types of questions and concerns that parent/coaches have Anyone interested in coaching youth football will find all they need in this book. It offers advice on how to promote positive athletic competition while effectively teaching kids sports fundamentals. It will give readers: *Basic terminology and rules of the game *Practice plans and drills that are…

Book details

List price: $14.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: F&W Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



Desire


What is Football Desire?


Eight Approaches to Developing Desire



The Game of Football: History and Rules of Play


History


The Concept of Downs


Running a Play


Scoring


Major Rules and Infractions


Pop Warner Football/American Youth Football


Flag Football for Beginners



Field Positions


What Position Should a Kid Play?


Offensive Positions


Defensive Positions


Specialty Positions



Fundamental Skills


Blocking


Tackling


Passing


The Handoff


Receiving


Running Specialties



Offense: Concepts and Formations and the Coach's Playbook


Top Ten Offensive Concepts


Offensive Formations


Offensive Play Patterns


Coach's Playbook



Defense: Concepts and Formations


Top Ten Defensive Concepts


Defensive Pass Coverage


Defensive Formations



Running Team Practices


Pre-Season Preparation


Equipment


Reinforce the Basics


Have a Plan


The Practice Plan


Game Day



The Psychology of Coaching Football


On the Importance of Winning


On Motivation


On Peak Performance


How Do You Want to Be Remembered?


Parents and Coaches


Boys and Girls



Fitness


Diet


Sleep


Conditioning, Strength Training, and Weights


Injuries



Coaches' and Parents' Checklist


Desire


Blocking


Tackling


Passing


Receiving


Running


Specialties



Summary of Penalties


Loss of 5 Yards


Loss of 10 Yards


Loss of 15 Yards


Glossary: Talking Football


Index