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The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball
 
 

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball [Paperback]

David Faucher
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David G. Faucher shares his successful "full-participation model" of coaching youth basketball in this Baffled Parent's Guide. Faucher, the head coach of the men's basketball team at Dartmouth College, covers creating good habits, offensive skills and defensive basics, dealing with parents, first aid and safety, and game rules.

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"An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game. There's something here for veteran coaches as well as beginners."--Larry Bird

"Whatever your coaching credentials, your greatest responsibility is to give each player a positive learning experience."--David Faucher

"Here's a book I would recommend to all youth coaches."--Jill Kearney, recreation director, Norwich, Vermont

"I like Coach Faucher's philosophy, his approach to coaching kids, and his enthusiasm."--Jeffrey Thomas, youth coach, Richmond, Virginia

"Easy to follow and comprehensive. A clear and inspiring picture of how to play basketball and how to coach basketball."--Tom Bertocci, youth coach, Thomaston, Maine


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You need to have discipline as a coach for the same reason you need to have discipline as a parent: things don't get done unless there is a leader who knows when and how to take charge and be in control. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Saved my sanity, Jan 13 2003
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Dave Aschermann (Round Lake Park, ILLINOIS United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball (Paperback)
About 4 practices and a game into the season I was totally frustrated. My practices were disorganized, and the team wasn't responding to any of my "drills". I found this book at the store and bought it. It was wonderful! I now had renewed hope, and a plan. The kids responded quickly, and I enjoyed coaching much more.
The next season I started fresh after reading and re-reading the book. It was a great season, and many parents told me how much they enjoyed my coaching style, and the kids had fun too. I owe most of it to the book. I was more organized and polished.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a perfect book for new coaches, July 12 2001
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Anthony "mrwhy" (San Gabriel Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball (Paperback)
i decided that i wanted to coach basketball at my school, i wasn't sure what i should do, how to do it, etc. this book is a real good start. it talks about what skills kids need to be taught, it gives drills on how to teach those skills, it gives you sample practice plans that show you how to organize the drills, etc. it even gives you some plays for inbounding the ball, etc. all in all the book has everything a first year coach would want. a small warning however, this book is designed for first year coaches. you are not going to find how to run a triangle offense, or how to beat a pressure defense. but if you are looking for a book to start you off, then this is the one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Instructional Guide, Mar 18 2001
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Katerina Canyon "poetkat" (Marina del Rey, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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When I started reading this book, I knew absolutely nothing about basketball. I was asked to coach because the girls' league in my town desperately needed a coach, and I decided to give it a try.

This book was very helpful inasmuch as it gave me a guideline on the skills to emphasize in basketball. I also appreciated how the book pretty much guided me on everything from dealing with parents to what strategies to use in the game.

I can't say that at the end of the season I had myself a championship team, but I did have a bunch of girls with highly improved basketball skills and a great confidence in their abilities.

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