Packed with numerous offensive and defensive drills

The fun and easy way® to get the score on coaching youth basketball

Planning to volunteer as a basketball coach? This friendly guide helps youcommand the court by explaining the rules of the game, giving you expert advice on teaching essential skills to different age groups, running great practices, promoting teamwork, helping struggling players, keeping kids healthy and injury-free, and leading your team effectively during a game.

• Develop your coaching philosophy

• Teach offensive and defensive strategies

• Encourage good sportsmanship

• Ensure safety on the field

• Communicate effectively with parents

Includes chapters which offer advice on teaching the basics of basketball - from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending - and guiding kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. This book helps discover how to: develop coaching philosophy; understand league's rules; and teach offensive and defensive strategies.