Coaching Youth Softball is written especially for the unprepared parent thrust into the role of coaching his or her 8- to 12-year-old child's softball team. Upbeat and inspirational, it schools new coaches in the fundamentals of controlling, motivating, and encouraging a disparate group of kids in the art and science of softball. Parents learn the logistics of running a youth team and the specifics of coaching softball. They learn how to match drills to a player's skills and motivation level and gain a wealth of detailed instructions on such specifics as how to run a successful practice and manage during a game. Takes a drill-based approach to teaching basic skills Reviews softball fundamentals for inexperienced parents
Offers guidance to help parents provide a fun and rewarding softball experience for their players. This book helps parents to: survive their first practice and game; win over problem players - and parents; reach their players; match their drills and strategies to age and ability; generate enthusiasm; and, improve their players and their teams.
