{"product_id":"the-baffled-parents-guide-to-coaching-boys-lacrosse-paperback","title":"The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Boys' Lacrosse - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregory Murrell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Garland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA novice's guide to coaching one of the nation's fastestgrowing youth sports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike other lacrosse titles, this latest addition to the acclaimed Baffled Parent's Guide series arms newcomers with a total road map for mastering all aspects of coaching a 6- to 12-year-old boy's lacrosse team. From skill fundamentals to managing a game, it covers all the bases in a clear, step-by-step format. At the heart of \u003ci\u003eCoaching Boys' Lacrosse \u003c\/i\u003eis a set of original drills designed to keep kids engaged and motivated while teaching them the subtleties of the game. This book has been endorsed by University of Maryland's renowned lacrosse coach, Dave Cottle, whose teams have been ranked in the top 10 nationally for 11 consecutive years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful, in-depth job.\"--Bill Tierney, head men's lacrosse coach, Princeton University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The A to Z coaching manual for all youth levels of lacrosse. It covers areas like parental involvement that have never been covered before. . . . I recommend it to the entire lacrosse community.\"--Dave Cottle, head men's lacrosse coach, University of Maryland \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoach.\u003c\/b\u003e You just volunteered to coach your son's lacrosse team, and you don't know a cross check from a body check or the crease from the centerline. Don't despair--\u003ci\u003eCoaching Boys' Lacrosse\u003c\/i\u003e is here to help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom your first team meeting to equipment needs to dealing with officials, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Boys' Lacrosse\u003c\/i\u003e will get you started--and keep you going. You'll learn the basics of lacrosse, plus how to teach the fundamental skills of passing and catching, scooping, dodging, and shooting through the \"games approach,\" which enhances team communication and decision-making skills. Drills for offensive and defensive strategies are also included, and you'll even learn to develop your own coaching style--one that works best for you \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e your players. Before you know it, you'll be coaching players who are moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurvive your first practice and game \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote good habits, concentration, and teamwork \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind answers to common problems in the Q \u0026amp; A sections \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch drills to age and ability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet tips on creating a positive attitude, building team spirit, and getting along with parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake practices fun and rewarding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A must-read for the many new players, parents, and coaches.\"--John Grubb, head lacrosse coach, North Harford High School \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Provides all youth coaches and players with a plan for success.\"--Gary Ritz, Bel Air (Maryland) Recreation Council \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A reference designed to help all levels of coaches and players be successful.\"--Duncan Booth, Cockeysville (Maryland) Recreation Council\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Murrell\u003c\/b\u003e played lacrosse for Salisbury University. As a high school lacrosse coach, he has guided his teams to five county championships and a state championship. He is also the current director of Motion Concepts Sports Camps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Garland\u003c\/b\u003e has been an elementary physical education teacher for over thirty years. He founded the Motion Masters and Motion Concepts Sports Camps and has coached youth and high school sports. He is the author of two other books in the Baffled Parent's series, \u003ci\u003eGreat Basketball Drills \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGreat Baseball Drills\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 9.32 x 7.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45222007472230,"sku":"9780071385121","price":34.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/eW42L211UVhzUHV1anYrN2hpYXVkZz09.webp?v=1773507031","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-baffled-parents-guide-to-coaching-boys-lacrosse-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}