Kidman, Lynn. <br/><br/>
The coaching process :  a practical guide to becoming an effective sports coach / 
Lynn Kidman and Stephanie J. Hanrahan  
 - Third edition 
 - London, United Kingdom :  Routledge,  c2011 
 - xv, 276 pages :  illustrations ;  25 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index.  
<br/><br/>Part 1 : Introduction -- Successful coaching -- Developing a coaching philosophy -- Part 2 : Athlete development -- Your athletes -- Managing athletes -- Creating a positive environment -- Learning skill -- Coaching strategies -- Enhancing performance with mental skills -- Part 3 : Factors influencing coaching -- Parents -- The Balancing act -- What now? 
<br/><br/> The book develops an 'athlete-centered approach' to sports coaching by which athletes take ownership of their learning, in turn strengthening their abilities to retain key skills and to make effective decisions during competition. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780415570541 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>COACHING (ATHLETICS) -- TRAINING
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV 711 .K53 2011