Coaching girls and women

the long version

This book examines the psychological make-up of the female athlete and the changing role of the female in athletics. It explores the traditional myths that society has used in the past to discourage the female from participating in athletics and details a step-by-step progression for developing individual and team motivation. Included are discussions on participatory as well as competitive sport, controversial issues in women's athletics, and cultural and social pressures on the female in athletics.