Coaching Volleyball for Dummies

Get the score on coaching youth volleyball

Volleyball was a popular and well-watched sport in the Beijing 2008 Olympics. With this heightened interest in play, Coaching Volleyball For Dummies shows parents and other adults how to coach young players successfully-by focusing on the fundamentals of play and basic strategies as well as by making the team experience pleasant and educational for the players. This practical guide covers the rules and regulations and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply skills on the court. It also features a number of the sport's best drills to maximize the rate and quality of learning and help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session.

The National Alliance for Youth Sports provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach (West Palm Beach, FL) is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.