Coaching Youth Sports

Charles Sullivan is an 11-time National Champion and “All Time Greatest Coach” recipient from USA Volleyball, is that winningest coach in the history of Div. III Men’s Volleyball. His 23-year run at Springfield College has included a 94% wining percentage since 2012 and a record 10 straight National Championship match appearances all the while being promoted to full professor on campus in the Physical Education Department.

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 – Youth sport Research – what we need to know about youth sports

Chapter 2 – How to structure your team – Methods to set your team up for success

Chapter 3 – Winning is important...but – Channeling your team’s focus to play at their best

Chapter 4 – The science of how players learn – What we know about Motor learning

Chapter 5 - Competition and Deliberate Goals – How to increase focus in your practices

Chapter 6 – Communication and Feedback – The art and science of how you should talk to players

Chapter 7 – Coaching Like a teacher- Strategies all great teachers use that will improve your coaching

Chapter 8 – Reactions to Errors – Let errors show your players the path to improvement

Chapter 9– Game Day – Things to consider when preparing for competition

Chapter 10 – Youth Sports in Norway – are we moving in the right direction?

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