Coaching for Sports Performance provides a practical overview of the many disciplines necessary to be an effective coach. Using experts from across the sports science fields, this book teaches readers the core concepts in a practical, easy to understand style, separated into four sections. Part I explains the fundamentals of effective coaching including the development of coaching philosophies, best practices for coaching effectively, how athletic technique matures, and what coaches can and cannot do in specific health-related situations. Part II provides practical ways to improve athletic performance where readers learn the fundamentals of biomechanics and how to use technology to analyze performance, the physiological functions and adaptations to exercise, how the body can be physically trained and properly fueled, and mental strategies to optimize athletic outcomes. Part III introduces the business side of coaching, the important responsibilities involved in sport management, and practical methods for marketing as well as working with the media. Last, Part IV offers specific strategies for coaching across age and skill levels. Chapters are split into youth and high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, and the nuances of coaching each level are explained. Being called "Coach" is an honor, but with this title comes the responsibility of being professional, knowledgeable, and effective. Coaching for Sports Performance provides the platform for becoming a successful coach and assisting athletes in achieving their potential. Coaching for Sports Performance provides a practical overview of the many disciplines necessary to be an effective coach. Table of Contents Part 1: Fundamentals of Coaching Introduction 1. Coaching Philosophy, Values, and Ethics Doug Hochstetler 2. Pedagogy of Coaching Melissa Jensen 3. Motor Control, Learning, and Performance Darlene A. Kluka 4. Athlete Care and Injury Prevention Tony Katzenmeier and Timothy Baghurst Part 2: Coaching for Performance 5. Biomechanics and Skill Analysis Vanessa Fiaud and Andrew Shim 6. Physiology of Performance Chantel C. Anthony 7. Bioenergetics Masoud Moghaddam 8. Sports Nutrition Shelley Holden 9. Strength and Conditioning G. Gregory Haff and Kristina Kendall 10. Sport Psychology Timothy Baghurst Part 3: The Business of Coaching 11. Sport Management Matt Symonds and Tyler Tapps 12. Sport Media Melvin Lewis and Andrew C. Billings Part 4: Coaching Across Levels 13. Coaching Youth and High School Sports Charles H. Wilson, Jr. 14. Coaching Collegiate Sports René Lyst 15. Practical Advice from the Coaches in the Profession Timothy Baghurst About the Editor Timothy Baghurst, PhD, RFSA is the Director of Sports & Coaching Science at Oklahoma State University, USA. A Research Fellow of the Society for Health and Physical Educators, he has published many research and applied articles across the coaching disciplines in addition to several books. He is the current Vice President of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education and the recipient of the organization’s Distinguished Scholar award. He works with amateur and professional athletes as a performance coach, and has represented England at World and Senior World Championships in racquetball. |