{"product_id":"called-to-coach-nick-salm-9798281932059","title":"Called to Coach: A Guide for Coaching Youth Football","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALLED TO COACH: A Guide for Coaching Youth Football\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you a parent stepping up to the sidelines for the first time? A former player ready to give back to the game? \u003ci\u003eCALLED TO COACH\u003c\/i\u003e is your trusted game plan for becoming the kind of youth football coach kids remember forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a seasoned coach with over 25 years of experience at the youth and high school levels, this practical guide is packed with clear advice, proven strategies, and real-life insights to help you lead with confidence, build a strong team culture, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're coaching 2nd graders or middle school athletes, this book walks you through everything from creating your coaching identity and assembling your staff, to planning practices, running game day, and building offense, defense, and special teams the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to create a safe, fun, and structured learning environment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three core principles of youth coaching that every coach must follow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to evaluate talent and give every player a chance to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical ways to build trust with kids, parents, and fellow coaches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeekly practice plans, communication tips, and tools that actually work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a conversational tone and hard-earned wisdom, \u003ci\u003eCALLED TO COACH\u003c\/i\u003e doesn't just teach football-it teaches how to lead young people through one of life's most powerful classrooms: the game itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nick Salm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798281932059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d","brand":"Nick Salm","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427688071423,"sku":"9798281932059","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_759d1b79-141a-44de-ac85-2f9c742bddab.jpg?v=1761580961","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/called-to-coach-nick-salm-9798281932059","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}