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The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Boys' Lacrosse
by Gregory Murrell and Jim Garland
Published 16 March 2002
'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.
This book helps you to: survive your first practice and game; promote good habits, concentration, and teamwork; find answers to common problems in the Q and A sections; match drills to age and ability; get tips on creating a positive attitude, building team spirit, and getting along with parents; and, 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.
This book helps you to: survive your first practice and game; promote good habits, concentration, and teamwork; find answers to common problems in the Q and A sections; match drills to age and ability; get tips on creating a positive attitude, building team spirit, and getting along with parents; and, 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.
"An in-depth tool for instructing youngsters to improve their fundamental skills in the great game of baseball." - Bill Hunter, manager, Texas Rangers, former shortstop, New York Yankees. "A must-read for inexperienced and experienced coaches. As a former professional player, my toughest job when I started coaching Little League was transferring my knowledge to the kids so they could develop their skills and a love for the game. This book allows coaches to do just that." - Gene Hiser, Chicago Cubs, 1970-76. Did we say "drills?" Sorry, we meant games. That's right. Games your young players will love. Games that teach them more effectively than the tedious drills you endured as a kid."Great Baseball Drills" includes 125 step-by-step illustrated games that will keep your players moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun. The basic skills of throwing, fielding, hitting, and pitching are covered in a way that enhances team communication and decision-making skills. Other games focus on bunting, baserunning, fielding by position, and practice games.
You'll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make improvement the goal of your season rather than winning or losing. You can: use Garland's Ten Commandments of Practices to improve your players and team; find answers to common problems in the Q&A sections; pinpoint weaknesses using the Troubleshooting Chart; create a positive attitude, team spirit, and good parental communications; make practices fun and rewarding; and match drills to age and ability."Coach Garland has done a great job designing a way for kids to learn basic skills while having fun." - Mike Edge, clinician, Motion Concepts Sports Camps.
You'll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make improvement the goal of your season rather than winning or losing. You can: use Garland's Ten Commandments of Practices to improve your players and team; find answers to common problems in the Q&A sections; pinpoint weaknesses using the Troubleshooting Chart; create a positive attitude, team spirit, and good parental communications; make practices fun and rewarding; and match drills to age and ability."Coach Garland has done a great job designing a way for kids to learn basic skills while having fun." - Mike Edge, clinician, Motion Concepts Sports Camps.
"A real must." - Morgan Wooten, head coach, DeMatha Catholic High School. "A great addition to any youth basketball coach's library. I know we'll be using these activities in our basketball camps." - Greg Murrell, director, Motion Concepts Sports Camps. So, you've finally settled into your role as coach. Now you're looking for ways to make practices more active and rewarding. "Great Basketball Drills" includes 125 step-by-step illustrated drills that will keep your players moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun. Coach Garland covers the basic skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting with the "games approach" that enhances team communication and decision-making skills. Other drills focus on improving court movement, defense, rebounding, and screening. You'll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make improvement the goal of team practices rather than winning or losing.You can: use Garland's 'Ten Commandments of Practice' to improve your players and your team; pinpoint problems with the Troubleshooting Chart; find answers to common problems in the Q&A section; get tips on creating a positive attitude, building team spirit, and getting along with parents; make your practices fun and rewarding; and match your drills to age and ability.
"Coach Garland has done a great job designing a way for kids to learn basic skills while having fun." - Mike Edge, clinician, Motion Concepts Sports Camps. "Equips coaches with the ability to understand and present skills and movement in a clear and enjoyable manner." - Rob Bailey, recreation supervisor, Harford, Maryland. "Breaks down the basic skills of basketball to a simple plan for learning." - Spike Griffith, youth coach, North Harford High School.
"Coach Garland has done a great job designing a way for kids to learn basic skills while having fun." - Mike Edge, clinician, Motion Concepts Sports Camps. "Equips coaches with the ability to understand and present skills and movement in a clear and enjoyable manner." - Rob Bailey, recreation supervisor, Harford, Maryland. "Breaks down the basic skills of basketball to a simple plan for learning." - Spike Griffith, youth coach, North Harford High School.