The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball

I played a lot of basketball before taking on coaching my 6 year olds' team, but I had never coached. I digested the basics of this book in about an hour and it was a roadmap to get me started. I keep reading and using it as the season progresses. Very very good for first-time coaches for kids leagues of about 5-13 years old.

About 4 practices and a game into the season I was totally frustrated. My practices were disorganized, and the team wasn't responding to any of my "drills". I found this book at the store and bought it. It was wonderful! I now had renewed hope, and a plan. The kids responded quickly, and I enjoyed coaching much more. The next season I started fresh after reading and re-reading the book. It was a great season, and many parents told me how much they enjoyed my coaching style, and the kids had fun too. I owe most of it to the book. I was more organized and polished.

i decided that i wanted to coach basketball at my school, i wasn't sure what i should do, how to do it, etc. this book is a real good start. it talks about what skills kids need to be taught, it gives drills on how to teach those skills, it gives you sample practice plans that show you how to organize the drills, etc. it even gives you some plays for inbounding the ball, etc. all in all the book has everything a first year coach would want. a small warning however, this book is designed for first year coaches. you are not going to find how to run a triangle offense, or how to beat a pressure defense. but if you are looking for a book to start you off, then this is the one.

I had never coached basketball prior to being asked to coach my daughters 6th grade basketball team. This book has and is a huge asset to me. The skills shown in the book are eaisly passed on to the players. We are a new school in an highly competitive distict and we have won 3 of 4 games so far. Our only loss coming from the top team by just a few points. The drills are fun for the kids and they and I are learning alot. I owe it all to this book. I highly recomend it.

I had previously coached boys soccer, but not basketball. This book helped me immensely. It covers everything from the first practice and parents meeting through more advanced drills. I saw my 4th grade team improve when I started to apply the principles and drills from this book. I highly recommend it.