Coaching Beyond The Lines

<p><strong>In <em>Coaching Beyond The Lines</em> Hall of Fame soccer coach and two-time author DeAngelo Wiser explores how a coach's role is about much more than on-field sporting performances</strong>; indeed coaches are central to developing the person as much as the player. A good coach will help bring out the key skills needed to navigate life's many challenges including personal responsibility resilience and personal discipline.</p><p></p><p>So how do coaches bring out the best in their players? By utilizing the four leadership pillars of Influence Impact Inspiration and Integrity this book explores a wide range of development topics including attitude divisiveness player hunger consistent decision-making dealing with conflict honesty player leadership and much more. Using many real-world examples DeAngelo explores what a coach should (and should not) do to progress their players fully. The book concludes with 24 team-building exercises that have been used over the years by DeAngelo and his teams to develop relationships cooperation and togetherness.</p><p></p><p>The foreword is by Molly Grisham former college soccer coach and one of the world's leading experts on team development.</p><p></p><p>DeAngelo Wiser is a Kentucky High School Girl's Coaches Hall of Fame inductee and Jessamine High Schools Hall of Famer. He is the author of <em>Winning Your Players through Trust Loyalty and Respect: A Soccer Coach's Guide</em> and <em>Building a Successful High School Sports Program</em>. A USMC Officer Candidate School Graduate holder of United Soccer Coaches Diplomas and an impressive winning record DeAngelo has been coaching soccer for more than 30 years.</p>