How to Coach Girls Book Review

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It is no secret that keeping kids in sports boosts their brain power, builds confidence, and teaches key lessons. However, girls quit organized sports 6x as often as boys. How to Coach Girls cracks the code on how to keep girls in sports, from ballet class to the Olympics.

I am so proud to be able to support my friend Mia Wenjen, Co-Founder of Multicultural Children’s Book Day and parenting education blogger at Pragmatic Mom. Mia and co-author Alison Foley, Boston College’s Women’s Head Soccer Coach, offer a well-written guide that helps parents and coaches understand the needs and tactics to make sports fun while cultivating WINNERS.

Because throwing like a girl shouldn't be an insult. #howtocoachgirls @pragmaticmom @audreypressbook Share on X

How to Coach Girls Book Review

This invaluable guide is the brainchild of a world class coach and a world class educator Alison Foley and Mia Wenjen. Mia is also the mother of two daughters and provides personal accounts to illustrate issues discussed throughout the book.

The combination of Mia’s voice of parental experience coupled with Alison’s professional expertise provides an innovative and highly accessible approach to considering potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.

How To Keep Girls in Sports

How to Coach Girls provides the most comprehensive guide available to the many issues associated with coaching girls teams across the spectrum of sports, from soccer to lacrosse, field hockey to softball.

Volunteer parents and experienced coaches alike will find invaluable advice on the process of making a successful team, encouraging girls to stay in sports beyond the middle school years.

Give girls the first 10 minutes of practice to talk. Then you will have their full attention for the rest. #howtocoachgirls @pragmaticmom @audreypressbook Share on X

Ballet Class to Olympic Gold: Coaching Advice at All Levels

In addition, fifteen professional coaches from a range of sports, including former Olympian athletes, give their advice on what girls need from a coach to allow them to flourish in sports, and most importantly, have fun.

Focus on the culture of the team, not just cultivating their skills. #howtocoachgirls @pragmaticmom @audreypressbook Share on X

Coaching a Growth Mindset

So, what can be done to retain girls in sports? The answers and so much more can be found in this powerful new book, How To Coach Girls.

Twenty-two chapters cover all the major issues, including how to pick captains, the importance of growth mindset, issues around body image and puberty, as well as the intricacies of coaching your own daughter.

Teach young girls the value of a strong work ethic. #howtocoachgirls @pragmaticmom @audreypressbook Share on X