{"product_id":"the-baffled-parents-guide-to-coaching-youth-basketball-paperback","title":"The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball - 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\u003eDavid Faucher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid G. Faucher shares his successful \"full-participation model\" of coaching youth basketball in this Baffled Parent's Guide. Faucher, the head coach of the men's basketball team at Dartmouth College, covers creating good habits, offensive skills and defensive basics, dealing with parents, first aid and safety, and game rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent guide to teaching kids about the game. There's something here for veteran coaches as well as beginners.\"----Larry Bird \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Whatever your teaching credentials, your greatest responsibility is to give each player a positive learning experience.\"--David Faucher \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoach.\u003c\/b\u003e You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league. Now here you are, a newly anointed coach. You didn't ask for it, but it happened anyway. Now you need help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't despair. This complete guidebook will not only get you through it but will help you become the coach you'd like to be--the coach who can give your kids the sports experience they deserve. You've already taken a big step: you said \"yes\" to this important commitment. Congratulations. You'll have a great time, and Dave Faucher is here to help. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurvive your first practice and first game \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWin over problem players--and parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow what to do in game situations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e your players \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with girls \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e boys \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch your drills and strategies to age and ability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake it fun and rewarding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe the coach you never had \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerate enthusiasm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your players and your team \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Here's a book I would recommend to all youth coaches.\" ----Jill Kearney, recreation director, Norwich, Vermont \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I like Coach Faucher's philosophy, his approach to coaching kids, and his enthusiasm.\" ----Jeffrey Thomas, youth coach, Richmond, Virginia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Easy to follow and comprehensive. A clear and inspiring picture of how to play basketball and how to coach basketball.\" ----Tom Bertocci, youth coach, Thomaston, Maine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid G. Faucher\u003c\/b\u003e, head coach of the NCAA Division I Dartmouth College men's varsity basketball team, began his coaching career at a junior high school. He honed his positive, learn-by-doing approach to coaching basketball over a career that spans 25 years. Dave is also director of the Dave Faucher Basketball Camp, a nationally acclaimed summer youth basketball camp, which he founded in 1984. Dave lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three sons, all successful basketball players.\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 9.3 x 7.4 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 September 14, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45210477690982,"sku":"9780071346078","price":27.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/bmJTQld1UUV3UXNwNEJFRmJJdmVrdz09.webp?v=1773481833","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-baffled-parents-guide-to-coaching-youth-basketball-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}