The Book
 
You thought you were just going to sign up your child for the youth league, but when no one else stepped forward, you volunteered to coach the team. But you can't tell a flip pass from a slap shot or an angle check from a hip check! Don't panic—The Baffled Parent´s Guide to Coaching Youth Hockey is here to help.
 
From your first team meeting to the season-ending pizza party, this Baffled Parent´s Guide will get you started and keep you going. You'll learn how to teach the fundamental skills of passing, stickhandling, shooting, and checking. You'll even learn to develop your own coaching style—one that works best for you and your players. Before you know it, your players will be learning new skills and becoming true team players. Most importantly, they are sure to have fun! This book is also an excellent guide for parents and youth hockey enthusiasts who want a better understanding of the game.
 
  • Survive your first practice and first game
  • Match drills to ability
  • Make practices safe, fun, and rewarding
  • Improve your players and your team
  • Reach all your players
  • Be the coach you never had!