Publisher's Synopsis
"The responsibility of coaching school sports is rewarding but challenging in many ways. "Coaching Competitive Sports: How to Develop and Assess Student Knowledge, Skills, and Intangibles" takes the guesswork out of this complex endeavor. Writing from vast experience in school athletic coaching, authors Tammy Heflebower and Logan Heflebower detail the specific attributes and behaviors of effective youth sports coaches as well as the intangible assets and skills that these coaches must help student athletes develop. This resource guides coaches in meeting the needs of the athletes they serve through practical ideas and clear expectations. The authors envision upper elementary, middle, and high school coaches referencing this field book before, during, and after practices"--.
