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The Well-Prepared Coach — 30 Youth Basketball Practice Plans - Softcover

O'Halloran, Michael

 
9780557547647: The Well-Prepared Coach — 30 Youth Basketball Practice Plans

Synopsis

This book will provide youth basketball coaches a roadmap - with thorough directions - on how to conduct a season's worth of basketball practices. Be prepared to teach your players not only individual and team basketball skills, but also some important life lessons: the value of hard work, the importance of sportsmanship and the power and magic of teamwork. Perfect for 4th - 8th grade basketball teams, both boys and girls.

Here's what you get:

  • 30 ninety-minute practice plans for 4th - 8th grade team. Exercises, explanations and teaching points.
  • 30 agendas and talking points for pre-court time meeting.
  • A Driveway Workout for the off-season.
  • Proven in-bounds and sidelines plays.
  • The "Special Play" -- This play results in a surprising number of open lay-ups in games. When you have to have a basket at a key point in the game, here's the ticket.

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About the Author

Michael O'Halloran has coached his 4 children on 15 different basketball teams. His 5th grade girls' team won the Minnesota State Championship in 2010. He's also the author of Layups and Life Lessons: 101 Coaching Tips for Youth Basketball. His Well Prepared Coach line of products also includes practice plans for baseball, soccer and softball, as well as award certificate templates for a variety of sports.

O'Halloran is the founder and editor of Sports Feel Good Stories.com, selected as a "Top 10 Youth Sports Blogs for Parents" by Blogs.com. His "Never Forget They're Kids" approach to coaching sports places an emphasis on learning, having fun and creating memorable experiences for players.

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