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- ISBN 9781036932008
- Weight: 505g
- Dimensions: 127 x 203mm
- Publication Date: 01 Nov 2025
- Publisher: Leadership and Sport
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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A must-have guide for coaches of all levels, sport students, and parents keen to better understand their child’s sporting journey.
Do you want to know what makes a sports coach successful?
This straightforward guide for sports coaches answers exactly that.
Tom Lally - founder of Leadershipandsport.com, PE teacher, and sports coach - has created this comprehensive pocketbook, packed with powerful theories and practical tips on what makes a coach successful and how you can apply these principles yourself.
Whether you are studying for a coaching qualification and want to be a grassroots coach, or are already an experienced coach, this book is designed for you. It combines research, proven techniques, and practical experience to help you put theory into practice.
- Discover what makes a successful coach
- Learn how to develop and motivate your athletes
- Understand how to build a winning team
The Pocketbook Guide to Sports Coaching also includes a range of free sports coaching resources, including session plans and checklists, all designed to help you apply the ideas from the book in real coaching environments.
With over 90,000 readers accessing Leadershipandsport.com for coaching advice in 2024, this guide is a trusted companion to use before, during, and after your coaching sessions - helping you master the key theories behind success.
"The perfect primer for aspiring coaches and parents who wish to make a positive contribution to their child's sporting development." Michael Calvin - Bestselling Author
Tom Lally is a qualified PE teacher, senior leader and experienced sports coach with a passion for helping others develop their skills and knowledge in sport. He holds an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Sciences and a Master's degree in Teaching and Learning.
In 2019, he founded the website Leadershipandsport, which has grown steadily and welcomed over 90,000 readers worldwide in 2024 alone. Through his writing and coaching, Tom aims to support coaches at every level to improve their practice and inspire their athletes.
