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She Can Coach!

Reynaud, Cecile
Copyright 2005 ISBN: 0736052321
280pp
Paperback

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Sport needs more female coaches. What better way to develop women who are enthusiastic, prepared, and professional in filling those important roles than to learn from female coaching legends?

She Can Coach! is both an invaluable guide for current female coaches and a recruiting tool for the next generation of female mentors. Unlike any book before it, this collection speaks directly on the topics that determine success in coaching by using the words and experiences of 20 of the most successful female coaches in 13 different sports:

Beth Anders, Old Dominion University, field hockey

Terry Crawford, Cal Poly University, track and field/cross country

Diane Davey, Plano (Texas) High School, soccer

Lele Forood, Stanford University, tennis

Nell Fortner, Indiana Fever (former coach), WNBA

Dorothy Gaters, Marshall High School (Chicago), basketball and cross country

JoAnne Graf, Florida State University, softball

Jan Harville, University of Washington (former coach), rowing

Kim Kincer, Methodist College (former coach), golf

Marcia McDermott, Carolina Courage (former coach), WUSA

Sarah Patterson, University of Alabama, gymnastics

Mary Jo Peppler, Coast Volleyball Club, volleyball

Sharon Pfluger, College of New Jersey, lacrosse and field hockey

Joan Powell, Coronado (Colorado) High School, volleyball

Lorene Ramsey, Illinois Central College (former coach), basketball

Amy Ruley, North Dakota State University, basketball

Jill Sterkel, University of Texas, swimming

Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee, basketball

Mary Wise, University of Florida, volleyball

Margie Wright, Fresno State University, softball

Each chapter addresses a key factor in guiding athletes and teams to the top and keeping a program at the championship level. From establishing a professional and personal foundation to developing team management and organizational skills, She Can Coach! covers every essential component necessary for success as a coach.

Leading an athlete or team in any sport at any level can be a rewarding role. Apply the wisdom and lessons from these accomplished women to be a better coach, today and tomorrow.

About the Editor
With more than 630 wins in 26 years of coaching collegiate volleyball, including 7 conference championships and 14 postseason appearances, Cecile Reynaud ranked in the top 9 in career victories among active Division I coaches when she retired from Florida State University after the 2001 season. Reynaud received the prestigious George J. Fischer Volleyball Leader Award from USA Volleyball in 1996 in recognition of her contributions to the sport. She is a former president of the American Volleyball Coaches Association and currently is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame selection committee. Reynaud served 12 years on the USA Volleyball board of directors and 3 years on its executive committee. A faculty member in the sport management program at Florida State University, she lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

Table of Contents
Part I Professional Foundation and Conduct
Chapter 1 Coaching Philosophy
Chapter 2 Ethics
Chapter 3 Professionalism
Chapter 4 Leadership
Chapter 5 Competitiveness

Part II Personal Investment and Self-Direction
Chapter 6 Motivation
Chapter 7 Decision-Making
Chapter 8 Self-Discipline
Chapter 9 Focus
Chapter 10 Stress Management

Part III Program Implementation and Management
Chapter 11 Organizational Skills
Chapter 12 Staff Management and Mentoring
Chapter 13 The Assistant Coach Role
Chapter 14 Team Management
Chapter 15 Athlete Recruitment

Part IV Relationship Building and Promotional Activities
Chapter 16 Coach-Athlete Relations
Chapter 17 Team Cohesion
Chapter 18 Parent Relations
Chapter 19 Marketing and Media
Chapter 20 Networking