Beyond the Clipboard

"Beyond the Clipboard" takes a refreshing new look at how to build a strong team in any sport. Having strong teams year in and year out depends on more than just knowing X's and O's, it requires a coach to be aware of the intangibles that help young athletes mature and grow, creating solid programs in the process. With chapters that include accountability, trust, communication, heading a program, and structuring practice time, "Beyond the Clipboard" is a manual for both the new coach and the veteran. Packed full of information touching on all the areas that go into creating competitive teams, it is a handbook that will guide coaches from the first day of tryouts right through the last game of the season. Included are worksheets after each chapter to help coaches design a system that fits into their own philosophy. This is a must-have manual for anyone serious about the coaching profession, whether it is a recreation team or a high school program.