Coaching Youth Softball - 3rd Edition Book (Copyright 2001, 184 pages)
The spring 2001 release of Coaching Youth Softball launches a much-improved third generation of the American Sport Education Program's (ASEP) Coaching Youth Sports series. This widely respected and highly popular series has established itself as the best collection of sport-specific guides grounded in positive coaching principles. ASEP, the nation's number one coaching education program, developed Coaching Youth Softball to provide you with both an explanation of your role as a youth softball coach and concrete instructions on how to fulfill that role. You will find chapters on communicating with your athletes and their parents, teaching and developing softball skills, creating season plans and conducting practices, and coaching in game situations. The third edition of this book includes a special bonus A<>A-- a chapter on the games approach to teaching softball skills and tactics. The games approach is an effective way for you to coach youth softball, and it makes learning more fun for your young athletes. About the Author The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) is the most widely used and respected sport education program in the United States. More than 30 states now require ASEP courses for their high school coaches, and more than 200 universities use ASEP courses and resources. All told, over one million people A<>A-- coaches, parents, and directors alike A<>A-- have used ASEP products since the program began in 1981. ASEP's motto of athletes first, winning second is the foundation of its curriculum and the driving force behind its efforts. ASEP courses A<>A-- taught by 3,000 instructors nationwide A<>A-- show adults involved in youth sports how to place the physical, mental, and social development of a child before winning. ASEP offers a multilevel educational program that mirrors the common divisions of youth sport in America: community-based children's sports, high school/club sport, and advanced/elite sport. To achieve effective learning, ASEP courses typically combine interactive classroom instruction with self-study, supported by books, videos, software, and a test. Our staff creates course resources for ASEP and for national sport organizations; works with youth sport leaders to improve accessibility to courses; and provides support services. Table of Contents Welcome to Coaching! Chapter 1. Stepping Into Coaching Chapter 2. Communicating As a Coach Chapter 3. Providing for Players' Safety Chapter 4. The Games Approach to Coaching Softball Chapter 5.