How to Coach Children in Sports (Audio Version)

How to Coach Children in Sport forms part of the Coaching Essentials range to update and replace the pre-existing Introductory Study Packs. Coaches play a vital role in the development of children's long term attitude and enthusiasm to sport. Poorly planned sessions may put a child off sport for life. This pack provides a basic introduction to coaching children and includes plenty of practical advice to help create a positive sporting environment.

Subjects covered include:

• The talent development process.
• Basic facts about the mental and physical development of children.
• Developing skills.
• Practical coaching tips.
• Adapting sports for children.
• Legal and ethical responsibilities.

Based on Working With Children, this title introduces the concept of Long Term Athlete Development (LATD).

Changes include:

• New section on the Talent Development process;
• Updated and revised sections on physical development, children and exercise, the mind of a child and practical coaching.
• New section on Legal and Ethical responsibilities.