Fun, safety and effective instruction are stressed, helping to create an environment that promotes learning, encourages children to enjoy their volleyball experiences and motivates athletes to succeed year-after-year. This fourth edition includes new gamelike drills and coaching tips to make this book even more practical. The book has also been reorganised to provide a better learning experience. Key communication issues are addressed, including communicating with both parents and players and how to communicate with your child if he is on your team. Important safety information is also covered. This will be a valuable reference for coaches, teachers, parents and anyone involved in coaching the sport of volleyball.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Stepping Into Coaching; Chapter 2 Communicating As a Coach; Chapter 3 Understanding Rules and Equipment; Chapter 4 Providing for Players' Safety; Chapter 5 Making Practices Fun and Practical; Chapter 6 Teaching and Shaping Skills; Chapter 7 Coaching Individual Volleyball Skills; Chapter 8 Coaching Transition and Alignment; Chapter 9 Coaching on Game Day; Chapter 10 Developing Season and Practice Plans.

About the Author

American Sport Education Program (ASEP) is the leading provider of youth, high school and elite-level sport education programmes in the United States. Through its high-quality and easy-to-use programmes, ASEP has educated more than one million coaches, officials, sport administrators, parents and athletes. For more than 25 years, local, state and national sport organisations have partnered with ASEP to lead the way in making sport a safe, successful and enjoyable experience for all involved.