The Art of Coaching

Have you ever wanted to be a sports coach? Are you an athlete who wants to pass the benefits of your knowledge onto others? Have you ever wanted to start your own sports team or club? Do you want to improve physically in your sport, or even just to get fit? Are you an existing sports coach looking for proven methods of success? From the complete novice to experienced practitioner, The Art of Coaching covers all aspects of sports coaching and training from recreational athlete through to competitor. Topics covered include:- *The role of the Coach *Getting the most from your athletes *Psychology *Physical conditioning *Flexibility training *Developing a training programme *Session planning *Nutrition *Anatomy *Running your own club. Written in a user-friendly format, The Art of Coaching breaks down and examines each major aspect of successful modern sports coaching, making it an essential resource for coaches and participants alike.