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Like many rookie and veteran coaches, you probably have had little formal instruction on how to coach. But when the call went out for coaches to assist with the local youth basketball program, you answered because you like children and  \nenjoy basketball, and perhaps because you wanted to be involved in a worthwhile community activity.  \nYour initial coaching assignment may be difficult. Like many volunteers, you may not know everything there is to know about basketball or about how to work with children. Coaching Youth Basketball will help you learn the basics of coaching basketball effectively.  \nTo start, let's take a look at what's involved in being a coach. What are your responsibilities? We'll also talk about how to handle the situation when your child is on the team you coach, and we'll examine five tools for being an effective coach.  \nYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A COACH  \nAs a basketball coach, you'll be called upon to do the following:  \n1. Provide a safe physical environment. Playing basketball holds an inherent risk, but as a coach you're responsible for regularly inspecting the practice and competition courts (see the checklist for facilities and equipment in chapter 6) .  \n2. Communicate in a positive way. You'll communicate not only with your players but also with parents, referees, and administrators. Communicate ina way that is positive and that demonstrates you have the best interests of the players at heart. Chapter 2 will help you communicate effectively and positively.  \n3. Teach the tactics and skills of basketball. We'll show you an innovative \"games approach\" to teaching and practicing the tactics and skills young athletes need to know—an approach that kids thoroughly enjoy. We ask you to help all players be the best they can be. In chapter 5 we'll show you how to teach basketball skills, and in chapter 9 we'll provide season plans for 8-to 9-year-olds, 10-to 11-year-olds, and 12-to 14-yearolds, respectively. In chapter 8 we'll provide descriptions of all the tactics and  \nskills you'll need to teach and to help you detect and correct errors that players typically make.  \n4. Teach the rules of basketball. We'll ask you to teach your players the rules of basketball. You'll find the rules in chapter 7.  \n5. Direct players in competition. This includes determining starting lineups and a substitution plan, relating appropriately to referees and to opposing coaches and players, and making tactical decisions during games (see chapter 6) . Remember that the focus is not on winning at all costs, but in coaching your kids to compete well, do their best, and strive to win within the rules.  \n6. Help your players become fit and value fitness for a lifetime. We want you to help your players be fit so they can play basketball safely and successfully. We also want your players to learn to become fit on their own, understand the value of fitness, and enjoy trainin","cbCaikQ5dC3u8Pey","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikQ5dC3u8Pey","pdf",2132641,"English","# Stepping into Coaching\n## Your Job Description\n## Communication\n## Rules, Equipment and Traditions\n## Teaching and Shaping Skills\n## The Games Approach to Teaching Basketball\n## Game Day Coaching\n# Teaching the Game\n## Teaching Tactics; Skills and Games\n## Teaching Individual Skills\n# Teaching Beyond the Game\n## Teaching Fitness and Safety\n## Stretching\n## Not Using Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs\n## Teaching Character Development\n# Practice Plans…Are You Ready to Coach?\n## Season Plans\n## Ages 6 to 7\n## Ages 8 to 9\n## Ages 10 to 11-Weeks 1-5, Weeks 6-12\n## Ages 12 to 13-Weeks 1-5, Weeks 6-12\n# Stepping into Coaching\n## Your Responsibilities as a Coach\n## Coaching Your Own Child","[{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does a youth basketball coach have?\",\"answer\":\"A coach must provide a safe physical environment, communicate positively with players and adults, teach tactics/skills and rules, direct players in competition, support fitness for lifelong health, and help develop character.\"},{\"question\":\"How should a coach communicate with players, parents, referees, and administrators?\",\"answer\":\"Communication should be positive, demonstrating that the players’ best interests are central. 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