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Following on from the RYA Optimist Handbook, this title is an ideal reference guide for all coaches of youth sailors. Good coaching often leads to a young sailor's lifetime enjoyment, and many go on to Olympic and professional sailing careers - including becoming a coach. 

Written by experienced and admired Optimist coach Alan Williams, this eBook is sure to offer useful tips and advice for great coaching no coach or aspiring coach can afford to be without!

Chapters include:

• Basic psychology and mental toughness
• Coaching techniques
• The coaching plan
• Advanced boat handling and speed
• The finish
• Team racing
• Working with parents

All the principles and content of RYA Optimist Coach Handbook apply to youth coaching. Adapted for its eBook format, content has been enhanced with useful videos from the author that contain great tips to improve coaching skills.