Coaching youth football
Joe Galat, American Sport Education Program
Coaching youth football
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joe Galat, American Sport Education Program
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The whistle blows and the players rush onto the field, hearts pounding and helmets shining under the sun. Every play counts, and the coach’s voice cuts through the noise with clear instructions. But what happens when a sudden injury changes the game?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This guide offers practical coaching advice for youth football coaches working with children aged 8 to 14. It covers essential skills in offense, defense, and special teams, along with effective communication, practice planning, and player safety, including updated concussion information from the CDC. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in sports and coaching, with a focus on safety and skill development.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780736085663
- Pages
- 233
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics Publishers
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction