Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Author | Jim Dougherty, Brandon Castel |
Language | English |
Book Description | This is a concise guide to teaching the fundamentals of American football to your team. "The Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football" offers practical advice to help coaches field a competent team. You can use the drills to evaluate players' skills, establish goals and make practice fun. You can follow the ready to use practice plans to guide your team towards a successful and productive season. |
Editorial Review | Jim Dougherty's knowledge of the game and his experience coaching young players will help you understand the important aspects of youth football. I recommend Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football to anyone taking the first step into coaching.-Brian White, Head Football Coach, Hilliard Davidson High School. Jim Dougherty's book Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football is a must-have for all youth football coaches. He has years of experience on the subject and can provide unique tips on coaching youth.-Mike Vrabel, Linebacker, Kansas City Chiefs. Finally! A book that breaks down the enormous responsibilities of a youth football coach into an easy-to-follow game plan. Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football will help any new coach find success on and off the field! |
About the Author | Jim Dougherty knows how to develop talent across many levels. Along with coaching the Hilliard Davidson varsity baseball team since 1985, Dougherty has served as the athletic co-ordinator and football coach for Hilliard Weaver Middle School since 1997. Dougherty also teaches physical education and was named Ohio's Middle School Athletic Administrator of the Year in 2005. Brandon Castel is a sports writer for the-Ozone and has made a career of covering college football. While a student at Ohio State, Castel served as the sports editor of The Lantern and today he covers the Buckeyes on a full-time basis for BuckeyeGrove. A former football player himself, Castel also fills much of his time as a coach in Columbus with the Skyhawks youth sports programme. |
Publication Date | 23-Jun-10 |
Number of Pages | 200 |
Survival Guide For Coaching Youth Football Paperback English by Jim Dougherty - 23-Jun-10