Download or read book Coaching Style Preferences of Division I College and Professional Softball Players written by Megan Diane Langenfeld and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to describe the coaching style and leader behavior preferences of softball players. The Leadership Scale for Sports (LSS; Chelladurai & Saleh, 1980) was administered to Division I college softball players and professional softball players from the National Professional Fastpitch league (NPF). Sixty-four softball players completed the Leadership Scale for Sport questionnaire (preference version), 52 Division I college softball players and 12 professional softball players from the NPF. Descriptive statistics revealed that softball players prefer Training and Instruction, Democratic Behavior, and Positive Feedback; players did not prefer Autocratic Behavior or Social Support. Follow-up univariate ANOVAs indicated that Autocratic Behavior was significantly different for Division I college softball players and professional softball players. Pairwise comparisons showed professional softball players significantly preferred Autocratic Behavior to Division I softball players; however, no statistical significance was found when examining coaching style preferences with relation to age and years of experience. Two one-way ANOVAs followed the trend that professional softball players preferred autocratic coaching behavior while Division I college softball players preferred democratic coaching behavior. Thus, female softball players, overall, prefer a democratic coaching style, training and instruction, and positive feedback; however, professional softball athletes significantly prefer autocratic coaching behaviors while Division I college players do not prefer autocratic coaching styles. Age and years of experience were not statistically significant when determining coaching preference, however, a power analysis is needed to reveal the optimal sample size to establish significance.

Download or read book Coaching Women s Softball written by Steve Meyer and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do women softball players look for in a coach? Drawing on interviews with 50 college players and a survey of players from all NCAA divisions, this book explores what players want and need: someone who connects with them on and off the field, a competent leader who knows and loves the game and mentors them with a vision beyond softball. Coaches from major Division One conferences, as well as Divisions Two and Three and Junior College ranks, share their experiences and coaching strategies--among them four-time Olympian Laura Berg, Baylor University Coach Glenn Moore, University of South Carolina Coach Bev Smith, and four coaches with national championships to their credit. Taking cues from the coaches and players themselves, softball coaches will have the tools they need to revolutionize their approaches.

Download or read book Relationship Between Coaching Leadership Styles and Athlete Intrinsic Motivation written by Benjamin Kistner and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study was designed to determine whether there is a relationship between specific coaching leadership styles and athlete intrinsic motivation within Division III college baseball and softball players. In addition, the study also aimed to see what male and female student-athletes prefer in their coaching leadership behaviors. The study consisted of 21 (N=21) people, 19 student-athletes between 18-21 and two coaches. The Leadership Scale for Sport (LSS) and Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II) were both utilized in order to determine the relationships. Results showed there is no significant relationship between leadership styles of coaches and athlete intrinsic motivation. In addition, results show that male student-athletes prefer training & instruction and female student-athletes prefer positive feedback in their coaches’ leadership behaviors. Future studies could look into the relationship of leadership styles and athlete intrinsic motivation in DI and DII athletes. A larger sample size of both coaches and many different team sports are two areas to be also further examined.

Download or read book Practice Perfect Softball written by National Fastpitch Coaches Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-06-24 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The road to a championship season begins long before the first pitch of the opening game. It begins before a player even steps onto the field. In Practice Perfect Softball, the game’s premier coaches share their approaches, experiences, and philosophies of every aspect of practice. This authoritative guide goes beyond the stretches and drills, straight to the heart of winning—effort and attitude. From structuring sessions to evaluating practice performance, you’ll find proven and practical recommendations from the all-star lineup of contributors: • Julie Lenhart • Rachel Hanson • Beverly Smith • Rachel Lawson • Lisa (Sweeney) Van Ackeren • Dot Richardson • Ken Eriksen • Connie Clark • Celeste Knierim • Bill Gray and Melissa Chmielewski • Lonni Alameda • Jo Evans • Jen McIntyre • Donna Papa • JoAnne Graf (editor) Inside, you’ll identify and establish practice ethics; assess team strengths; and develop players’ skills in the field, on the mound, and at the plate. Developed by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, Practice Perfect Softball is your guide to developing champions on and off the field.

Download or read book The Softball Coaching Bible Volume I written by National Fastpitch Coaches Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002-02-07 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now, for the first time in the sport of fastpitch softball, you can learn from successful coaches and apply their approaches to your own program. In The Softball Coaching Bible, 28 of the top U.S. coaches share their principles, insights, strategies, methods, and experiences to help you enhance the experience and development of your own athletes. Developed in cooperation with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), The Softball Coaching Bible was written by the greatest assembly of college and high school softball coaches ever. The text provides the finer points of coaching softball, presented in an engaging manner that makes the contents easy to apply to your own ball club. The topics range from teaching the best skills and drills to subjects rarely written about, such as developing responsible athletes and building character and loyalty in players. Find out how Mike Candrea develops productive hitters at the University of Arizona, and follow the advice of Fresno State University’s Margie Wright for competing in tournaments and playoffs. This landmark work covers all the bases, from recruiting players to attracting fans. The Softball Coaching Bible also contains information on professional development: moving through the coaching ranks, making use of other coaches and professional organizations, avoiding coaching burnout, and attending and running camps and clinics. Chapter after chapter, this book provides the game plan for building a winning program. The Softball Coaching Bible is filled with insights and expert advice to help you learn and grow. Soak it up, enjoy the stories, and discover the wisdom of the sport’s finest mentors. ContentsIntroduction: Learning From the Best by Jacquie JosephPart I Coaching Priorities and Principles Chapter 1 Sharing a Love for the Game Dianne Baker Chapter 2 Making Softball Fun Margo Jonker Chapter 3 Competing With Class Carol Bruggeman Chapter 4 Out-Hustling Your Opponent Teresa Wilson Chapter 5 Coaching With Integrity Marge Willadsen Part II Program Building and Management Chapter 6 Organizing and Orchestrating a Winning Program Joanne Graf Chapter 7 Mentoring Within Your Staff Gayle Blevins Chapter 8 Building a Recruiting Network Brian Kolze Chapter 9 Marketing and Promoting Your Program Yvette Girouard Chapter 10 Establishing a Successful High School Program Denny Throneburg Part III Creative and Effective Practice Sessions Chapter 11 Organizing Indoor and Outdoor Practices Bill Edwards Chapter 12 Conducting Innovative Practices Deb Pallozzi Chapter 13 Using Practice Drills Effectively Betty Hoff and Jacki Wright Part IV Individual Skills and Team Strategies Chapter 14 Developing Productive Hitters Mike Candrea Chapter 15 Manufacturing Runs Jay Miller Chapter 16 Producing Elite Pitchers Cheri K. Kempf Chapter 17 Charging Up the Battery Lori Sippel Chapter 18 Playing Situational Defense Linda Wells Chapter 19 Competing in Tournaments and Playoffs Margie Wright Part V Player Motivation and Leadership Chapter 20 Winning the Mental Game Jeff Janssen Chapter 21 Building Team Chemistry Rhonda Revelle Chapter 22 Developing Responsible Athletes Elaine Sortino Chapter 23 Building Loyalty and Tradition in Players Carol Hutchins Chapter 24 Inspiring Today’s Players Mona Stevens Part VI Off-the-Field Opportunities, Challenges, and Pressures Chapter 25 Learning and Developing As a Professional Rayla J. Allison Chapter 26 Conducting Camps and Clinics Judi Garman Chapter 27 Beating the Burnout Factor Sharon J. Drysdale and Karren J. Drysdale

Download or read book The Softball Coaching Bible Volume II written by National Fastpitch Coaches Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Softball Coaching Bible, Volume II, the NFCA has assembled a stellar lineup of coaches who share the insights that have helped them establish successful programs. This book presents the most comprehensive information on fielding, hitting, training, forming a coaching staff, and helping develop well-rounded student-athletes.

Download or read book The Softball Drill Book written by Kirk Walker and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with 175 drills straight from the practice sessions of the game's most successful programs, The Softball Drill Book will add variety to your practices and precision to your game-day performances. The comprehensive collection covers every aspect of the game. From warm-up to conditioning, throwing to hitting, bunting to base-running, you'll find drills to improve position skill and team execution—all from college coaches and programs that have won 13 NCAA Women's College World Series titles and dozens of NCAA regional tournament titles. Contributors include: Louie Berndt, Florida State Carol Bruggeman, Louisville Yvette Girouard, Louisiana State Michelle Gromacki, Cal State Fullerton Deanna Gumpf, Notre Dame Carol Hutchins, Michigan Kelly Inouye-Perez, UCLA Jay Miller, Mississippi State Jennifer Ogee, Nebraska Kim Sowder, Long Beach State Heather Tarr, Washington Michelle Venturella, Iowa Kirk Walker, Oregon State Margie Wright, Fresno State One look at the names above and it is clear, The Softball Drill Book is your blueprint for championship practices.

Download or read book Coaching Style Preference and Motivational Factors of Male Female Division I Athletes written by Patrick Lauderdale and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Softball Coaching Bible Volume II written by National Fastpitch Coaches Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a decade, coaches have relied on one classic resource for their every coaching need. Featuring the advice, wisdom, and insights from the sport’s legendary coaches, The Softball Coaching Bible, Volume I, has become the essential guide for coaches at every level worldwide. The Softball Coaching Bible, Volume II, picks up where the first volume left off, providing more instruction, guidance, recommendations, and expertise for every aspect of the sport. The NFCA has put together another stellar lineup of coaches who share the guidance that helped them establish such well-respected softball programs: Patty Gasso Jeanne Tostenson-Scarpello Chris Bellotto George Wares Kris Herman Bob Ligouri Karen Weekly Elaine Sortino Frank Griffin Bonnie Tholl Michelle Venturella Beth Torina Jenny Allard Ehren Earleywine Erica Beach Stacey Nuveman John Tschida Teena Murray Donna Papa Carol Bruggeman Kyla Holas Kelly Inouye-Perez Sandy Montgomery Rachel Lawson Kristi Bredbenner Deanna Gumpf It’s all here—developing players, building a winning program, assessing and refining essential skills and techniques, and incorporating the most effective strategies for any opponent or in-game situation. If you coach the sport and want a competitive edge in today’s game, The Softball Coaches Bible, Volume II, is the must-have resource for every season.

Download or read book Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully written by Kathy Veroni and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2005-12-08 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field a winning fastpitch softball team year after year with the knowledge and insights of a coaching legend! CoachingFastpitch Softball Successfully provides the guidance and technical expertise you need in order to build and maintain a competitive team, covering every facet of leading a squad on the field and developing a program off of it. Hall of Fame coach Kathy Veroni, who has won more than 1,250 fastpitch games in her career, and pitching expert Roanna Brazier share their insights and experiences in this authoritative, comprehensive guide to coaching fastpitch softball. From developing a coaching philosophy and planning for the season to teaching the skills and tactics of the game, you will find proven formulas for success within these pages. With practice and conditioning plans, administrative forms, sample scouting charts, tactics for dozens of game situations, and more than 130 drills, Coaching Fastpitch Softball Successfully is the most complete resource available for aspiring and experienced coaches alike. Take advantage of the authors’ expertise to gain a winning edge over your competition.

Download or read book Coaching Girls Softball written by Kathy Strahan and published by Crown. This book was released on 2001-08-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coach Girls for Success on and off the Field Coaching girls' softball can be a wonderful experience. Witness the intensity of a batter connecting with a ball, a runner digging for home, or a fielder making a great catch, and you can't help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on players' faces are great rewards for parents and the sign of a good coach—the type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there? Perfect for coaches of girls up to age 13, Coaching Girls' Softball includes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your team. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie looking to take the field running, you'll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including: ·Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching softball ·Tips on what girls want and need from their softball experience ·Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way ·Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies ·And much more! Now you can be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the field and in the game of life.

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Download or read book Coaching Youth Softball written by Coach Education and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re new to coaching or an experienced youth softball coach, the fourth edition of Coaching Youth Softball is your handbook for a successful season. Field-tested, age-specific coaching information helps you • communicate with players, officials, parents, and other coaches; • teach softball fundamentals using gamelike drills; • provide basic first aid; • plan and conduct practices; • manage your team during games; and • keep it all fun. Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of softball. But Coaching Youth Softball teaches you how to convey these skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Endorsed by Babe Ruth Softball, the book is focused on teaching offensive and defensive skills through gamelike drills, which sets it apart from the current lineup of softball coaching books. Ideal for coaches of players ages 14 and under, Coaching Youth Softball helps you focus on the fundamentals, and the 12 new skill-teaching drills and 37 age-appropriate coaching tips are sure to jump-start your practices. Experience the excitement as your players improve their skills, fall in love with the game, and come out for the team year after year.

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Download or read book The Art Of Coaching Softball A Must Read Book For Coaches At All Levels written by Latoyia Buchetto and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you want to get into coaching softball, but you need a good place to start. We are here to help you get squared away and have your squad ready to rock and roll. This manual covers mostly softball related topics, but much of what's inside can be used for baseball too. Consider this book as a complete guide to everything you need to know to teach the game of softball (and most of baseball too!). It's a list compiled of what's been proven to work based on my 16 years of coaching competitive youth softball (up to High School varsity) and competitive youth baseball. I have also taken many tips and tools from World Champion College Softball Coaches and Major League Baseball Players/Coaches. If your heart is in the right place, you can't go wrong coaching. This guide will help you let the players reach their fullest potential.

Download or read book Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level 2021 Edition written by Catharine Aradi and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-17 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called the "Bible of Fastpitch Recruiting" by youth coaches everywhere, this book (updated annually) has been a trusted resource for softball families and coaches for over 20 years! Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level provides readers with a step-by-step guide to the college search. It discusses what's expected of college players and how to decide if playing in college is right for you; what it takes to be academically eligible; when and how to start contacting college coaches; how to identify your "wow factor" schools; why putting yourself in front of coaches is the key to a successful college search; how to showcase your softball skills in a video; what to expect during the recruiting process; and the realities of softball scholarships and financial aid. It also includes a list of over 1200 colleges with softball teams and much, much more! Who should use this book? Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level is essential for softball players who dream of playing in college, for parents who need to fully understand the ins and outs of recruiting, for youth coaches who want to help their players conduct a comprehensive and successful college search, and for High School Athletic Directors and counselors who need a helpful recruiting guide for their student athletes. About the Author Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level was written by noted recruiting consultant Catharine Aradi. Over the past 25 years, Ms. Aradi has helped thousands of would-be college softball players find the colleges--and the teams--that were right for them! (You can visit her website at www.fastpitchrecruiting.com) Here's what readers say about her book "Solve the mysteries of the recruiting process with this step-by-step, easy-to-understand book that will give your athlete the best chance of being recruited to play softball in college. I am so glad to have found this resource!"-- Parents of a high school player "This book helped guide our family through the complicated maze of collegiate recruiting and finding the right school for our daughter."-- Parents of a Division I college player "Recruiting can make parents and players confused, frantic and anxious. This book kept us on track, reminded us of our goals, and provided many good insights. It was money well spent."-- Parents of an Ivy League student-athlete "Ms. Aradi seems to know literally everything about how the college search works, and she has no agenda other than helping young women find the right place to play softball in college if that is their dream!"-- Parent of a Div. III college player "I tell everyone who will listen that you have to buy this book. It's really the best softball recruiting investment you can make!"-- Parent of a Div. II college player "Cathi's process as it's laid out in this book is spot on for the softball recruiting world these days. We are fortunate--as a well-established organization--to get into the best tournaments. But following Cathi's guidelines gets the coaches out there to specifically see our athletes!"-- Recruiting Coordinator for a top California travel program

Download or read book Taking on the Title of COACH written by Duke Baxter and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who has, or plans to take on the title of ¿Coach.¿ It was designed to assist coaches looking to better themselves as leaders and role models to young athletes all while equipping them with the tools necessary to leave a lasting impression on their players.