A Coachs Guide to Maximizing the Youth Sport Experience by Mary Fry
This book provides a guide for coaches, sport administrators, parents, and sport psychology practitioners for helping teams develop caring/task-involving climates that optimize athletes sport experience and performance."As a coach, this book is a roadmap that outlines what I aspire to beThe authors clearly demonstrate the value of creating a caring sports climate and provide excellent examples for achieving that aim. While underpinned by decades of research, the content is refreshingly accessible and keeps the focus exactly where it belongs – on youth athletes and enriching their experiences in sport. This book is at the front of my bookshelf and is required reading for coaching staff and parents." - Gabe Downey, Head Diving Coach, University of Kansas
"Athletes today expect coaches to know them well enough to care and respect them. They also want to be involved in creating and implementing tactics and techniques in their sport. This book helps you meet their expectations. It provides theories, methods, and examples from coaches and players to do everything from interacting effectively with your athletes and involving them in a team where athletes care about and support each other. This is a go to source when looking for answers to coaching questions." - Jay Coakley, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado
Mary Fry is a professor of Sport Psychology and Director of the Sport and Exercise Psychology Lab at the University of Kansas, USA.
Lori Gano-Overway is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at James Madison University, USA, and certified mental performance consultant.
Marta Guivernau is an assistant professor in the Department of Foundations, Leadership and Administration at Kent State University, USA, and certified mental performance consultant.
Mi-Sook Kim is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, USA.
Maria Newton is an associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Recreation at the University of Utah, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780367254155 |
| ISBN 10 | 0367254158 |
| Title | A Coachs Guide to Maximizing the Youth Sport Experience |
| Author | Mary Fry |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 210 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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