Successful Coaching has helped more than a million
coaches—aspiring, new, and seasoned coaches alike—develop and
expand their knowledge of coaching to provide the best, most
fulfilling sport experience for their athletes. In the revised
fifth edition, author and sport psychologist Rainer Martens is
joined by coauthor Robin Vealey, longtime professor of sport
psychology at Miami University (Ohio). Together they bring to the
text their knowledge and proficiency, gleaned from decades of
personal experiences as coaches, athletes, and educators.
Successful Coaching will help you think critically about your
approach to coaching and develop the skills and wisdom to fulfill
your many responsibilities as coach: Identify your coaching
philosophy and coaching objectives Build relationships with players
and staff and promote teamwork Nurture positive decision making and
sportsmanship to develop more mature individuals Coach athletes of
diverse backgrounds, characteristics, interests, and abilities
Teach and practice sport skills and strategies using the games
approach Train, condition, and fuel athletes using sound principles
and methods Organize and guide your team and sport program Manage
relationships with administrators, officials, parents, and media
Minimize risk and meet your legal duties as a coach The fifth
edition of Successful Coaching has been carefully revised in
accordance with recommendations of the National Standards for Sport
Coaches. Updates and additions include the latest scientific
research in physical training and nutrition, plus best practices,
guidelines, and insights from successful coaches addressing
today’s foremost topics of concern: Mental health issues,
including depression, anxiety, and disordered eating Race,
ethnicity, and sexual orientation in youth sport Sexual harassment
and abuse Motivation, corrective discipline, and burnout Alcohol
consumption, drug use, and vaping Chapters are punctuated with
supplemental content to underscore key concepts. Current insights,
innovations, and quotes from recognized coaches demonstrate how to
overcome common and challenging coaching situations. Coaching
Yourself sidebars and end-of-chapter Questions for Reflection
challenge you to think critically about your own coaching style and
how to apply key principles in real coaching situations. Sample
coaching forms that can be modified for personal use are provided
online. Written by coaches for coaches, Successful Coaching is a
practical, readable, and useful resource that you’ll refer to
throughout the season and cherish more than your playbook.
Successful Coaching is the text for Human Kinetics’ Coaching
Principles course. Coaching Principles is recognized by numerous
state high school and athletic directors’ associations, school
districts, national governing bodies, and other sport organizations
as meeting coaching education and certification requirements. In
addition, hundreds of colleges and universities have adopted
Coaching Principles for graduate and undergraduate coaching
programs. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all
print books.
General
Imprint: |
Human Kinetics
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Rainer Martens
• Robin S. Vealey
|
Pages: |
408 |
Edition: |
Fifth Edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4925-9817-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4925-9817-8 |
Barcode: |
9781492598176 |
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