Book Description
Coaching Youth Lacrosse is an excellent introduction to youth coaching and teaching young lacrosse players valuable skills. It provides all the information you need to coach effectively and help 6- to 14-year-old athletes, both boys and girls, learn and enjoy the game. This second edition features the games approach to coaching lacrosse, which makes practice more fun for the kids and teaching more effective for you, the coach. Also included are chapters on communicating with athletes and parents, planning and conducting practices, coaching during games and specific programs for both boys and girls lacrosse. Developed by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), the nation’s No. 1 coaching education program, Coaching Youth Lacrosse provides volunteer coaches with both an explanation of their role and concrete instructions on fulfilling that role.


Book Info
Text provides an introduction to youth coaching and teaching young lacrosse players valuable skills. Provides information needed to effectively coach and help 6-14 year old boys and girls learn and enjoy the game. Includes chapters on communicating with athletes and parents, planning and conducting practices, and coaching during games. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover.


From the Publisher
"Coaching Youth Lacrosse should be under the arm of every youth lacrosse coach in the country! This book can help veteran coaches increase their skills and give novice coaches the guidance they need to coach lacrosse with confidence." Steve Stenersen Executive Director US Lacrosse


About the Author
The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) is the most widely used and respected sport education program in the United States. More than 30 states now require ASEP courses for their high school coaches, and more than 200 universities use ASEP courses and resources. Over one million people—coaches, parents, and directors alike—have used ASEP products since the program began in 1981. The ASEP headquarters is located in Champaign, Illinois.

FROM THE PUBLISHER