Whether they are two and a half feet high or stand seven foot two, players of all sports need a coach with a strong philosophy, a good relationship with colleagues and players, high ethics, and the ability to motivate. Designed for coaches for all age levels and sports, this text gives practical advice on developing a philosophy, balancing coaching with other activities, and determining possibilities for advancement. It describes developing a relationship with other coaches, working with parents and other stakeholders, building a team, and applying psychology and physiology to reality. Particularly helpful are chapters on the law, hazing, racism, religion, academics, sex and gender, and the effects of the summer off. With the exercises and examples, this is a text intended for training purposes, but experienced coaches would also benefit from its reminders. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)