Handbooks

YouthFirst: Parents Learning About Youth Sports
This 12-page handbook provides easy to read and understand information for both parents and coaches. This handbook makes a great accompanying tool for a parent/coach orientation program. It is divided into 4 chapters “Why Kids Play”, “The Role of the Parent”, “The Role of the Coach”, and “Why Kids Quit”, complete with Parent Tips and suggestions. Comes with an accompanying VHS tape (39 minutes).

Price: Handbook $2.50 each; large quantity discount available

YouthFirst; VHS tape $15.00 each (available on DVD by request)

Developmental Coaching
This 16-page pamphlet gives parents and coaches a better perspective on what to expect with different age groups. Developmentally, children at different ages require different coaching strategies. To help children and youth find success in sports it is important for parents and coaches to understand how best to deal with the development of their child and players.