Coaching Youth Tennis (Coaching Youth Series)
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Coaching Youth Tennis is an excellent introduction to youth coaching and teaching young tennis players valuable skills. It provides all the information you need to coach effectively and help 6- to 18-year-old athletes learn and enjoy the game.
This third edition features the games approach to coaching tennis, 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, and coaching during games.
Developed by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), the nation's number one coaching education program, and with the USTA, Coaching Youth Tennis provides volunteer coaches with both an explanation of their role and concrete instructions on fulfilling that role.
From the Publisher
"Whether you are an experienced coach or just starting out, this book is a must for anyone working with kids. You'll learn how to make tennis lively and fun--you won't have kids doing boring drills or standing in long lines. Kids will learn how to actually play the game, not just practice the skills."
Pam Shriver Olympic Gold Medalist Holder of 21 Grand Slam doubles titles ESPN Television Analyst USTA Board Member
"The one-stop shop for youth tennis coaches! Coaching Youth Tennis offers creative insight on teaching tennis strategy and learning the skills to accomplish your plan. Plus, you'll find lots more on handling kids, coaching a team, and communicating effectively. Great photos show how it's all done."
Rodney Harmon Former ATP Professional and NCAA All-American Director, Multicultural Development, USTA
Coaching Youth Tennis (Coaching Youth Series)
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