March 17, 2003

Baltimore, MD - Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse head coach Janine Tucker has written a book on coaching girls' lacrosse. "The Baffled Parent's Guide To Coaching Girls' Lacrosse," is available now at local bookstores as well as at www.amazon.com.

The 186-page book, which was published by Ragged Mountain Press/McGraw-Hill, was written by Tucker with Maryalice Yakutchik, a freelance journalist who teaches journalism and creative writing at Loyola College. The book sells for $14.95 in the United States.

This book was specifically written for beginner, intermediate and advanced level coaches in youth and recreation level programs. It features comprehensive drills and practice suggestions along with detailed instruction on how to teach the more progressive style of women's lacrosse that is being played today.

"What a resource! Every girls' lacrosse coach in the country needs to have this book in their hands," said Diane Geppi Aikens, head women's lacrosse coach at Loyola College.

"This book is what the women's lacrosse community has been waiting for! A definitive guide to all aspects of the game, it lays the foundation for success," added Cindy Timchal, head women's lacrosse at the University of Maryland.

"A great resource for youth coaches at all levels. I am especially impressed with the attention given to the rules of the game," said Pat Dillon, Rules Chair at US Lacrosse.

Anyone with questions regarding the ordering of the book should call The McGraw-Hill Companies customer service department at 1-800-262-4749.

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