More than 130,000 readers have already turned to this resource to learn the basic principles of coaching. Now updated, it provides even more practical information on these topics:
· Coaching philosophy
· Sport psychology
· Teaching sport skills
· Sport physiology
· Sport management
Successful Coaching is used by the American Sport Education Program and the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association as a text for their Coaching Principles courses.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
successful coaching:
I would love to offer a review of this book. However, as I have tried to tell Amazon, and the book seller, I have not even received my book yet. I am extremely upset and worried that I will not have time to pass my college class. I needed this class to move over on the pay scale, yet I can not even get a book I ordered a month ago. PLEASE HELP ME!!! Jeff Taylor
Absolutely Fantastic Book:
Pros:
- lots of topics
- chapters are well-categorized and information within them make sense
- good for any sport (though it does have somewhat of a basketball lean)
- lots of good info-graphics, tables, checklists, pictures, etc so you are not just reading listlessly
- good information for all levels of coaching
- the list goes on and on - this is quite possibly the best book I have bought from Amazon so far Cons:
- Big (over 500 pages)
- Would like... more info
Good Book for Beginner Coaches:
This book is a good book for those coaches that are just starting out and are trying to define their philosophy, learn how to deal with parents, and figure out how to deal with some typical situations that arise during the season with players. If you are looking for more detail and advanced points, this is not the book for you.
The Premier Coaching Text:
This book is THE book for anyone aspiring to coach. If you have the desire to coach but lack the knowledge, buy this book now! It can be a bit dry at times, but so can coaching. The bottom line is that it teaches a lot of things and teaches them well. One minor quibble is the book's hasty dismissal of command-style coaching. I think Martens is a little harsh in that regard. But, that's a nit-pick. The book is outstanding.
