Overview:
This book includes essential information on physical growth, social and emotional development and early skill learning, but cuts through the theory to present the information in a practical and useable way.
Learn how to adapt your coaching style for different stages of development and individual needs and gain tips on how to deal with many different, sometimes challenging, situations. A chapter on identifying and developing elite performers from a young age is a unique feature.
This resource will help you to build our stars for the future, but - more importantly - make sure all children enjoy their sport.
‘Summary’ boxes remind you of key pointsRegular ‘Tasks’ help to consolidate your learning and allow you to test yourselfReferences throughout the text point you in the right direction for further readingGreat stand-alone resource, but can be used in conjunction with the other books in the ‘Develop Your Coaching’ range to provide a comprehensive coach development programmeSuitable for all sports coaches |
Contents:- Chapter One: Introduction
Why coach young performers?
Why young performers are different to adults
The role of the coach
Young performers’ lifestyles
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Chapter Two: Long-term development
Related research
Long-term Athlete Development
Benefits of LTAD
Implications for coaching
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Chapter Three: Psychological and Social Development
Why do children and young people take part in sport?
Developing competence
Setting goals
Motives and motivation
Developing independence
Effort and ability
Creating an effective environment
Friendship and acceptance
Self-esteem
Enjoyment
Rules and fair play
Young performers and competition
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Chapter Four: Physical Development
Growth trends
The adolescent growth spurt
Skeletal development
Responses to exercise
Strength
Flexibility
Safety considerations
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Chapter Five: Skill Development
Basic movement patterns
Fundamental movement patterns
Stages of learning
Sport-specific movements
Types of practice
Modifying sports
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Chapter Six: Talent Identification and Young Elite Performers
Are elite performers born or made?
Talent identification
Setting goals for young elite performers
How much should young performers train or practise?
Other issues
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Chapter Seven: Conclusion
Where next?
References
Further reading
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About the Author:
sports coach UK - Formerly known as The National Coaching Foundation, sports coach UK is the leading organisation dedicated to the development of coaching and coaches in the United Kingdom, and has provided educational and development opportunities for coaches of all levels and across all sports. As a registered charity, the organisation has developed a range of titles and workshops to support coaches at all levels. For more information on sport coach UK workshops, please visit www.sportscoachuk.org |
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