As a youth sports volunteer, you should get used to wearing many hats, for you’ll be not just a coach, but also a teacher, friend, and confidant. Coaching can be rewarding, but if you venture into the season unprepared, the role can be a frustrating one. Enter <i>Your First Coaching Book. </i>Created by The National Alliance For Youth Sports, it provides valuable tips on how to encourage fun and good sportsmanship,</p> <p>maximize basic skill development, deal with inappropriate behavior from players and parents, and prevent injuries by maintaining high safety standards.<br><br></p> <p>Whether you’re a first-year coach or a seasoned veteran, the children on your team will remember you and their sports experience for the rest of their lives. <i>Your First Coaching Book </i>will help ensure that these memories are happy ones.