Key Points to establish a positive and effective coaching environment for your teams. Follow these guidleines and watch the improvment...
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Give your athletes a voice – show them that you are ready to listen and act upon it.
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Kids respond to responsibility.
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The first 5 minutes of a session are so important.
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Learn how to make practice into play. Disguise repetition as play.
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Find out what “fun” means to your athletes.
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The ability to switch to Plan B, C or D while remaining composed it a vital skill when coaching.
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Sporting success at an early age must be kept in perspective.
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You don’t have to be talking to be coaching.
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How the coach reacts to mistakes will influence how the athletes react to mistakes.
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Teach kids to treat failure like a speed hump, not a road block.
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Simplicity & clarity are so important when coaching kids.
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One of the keys to coaching kids is to not take yourself too seriously. Make time to laugh & have some fun.
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Ask kids what they most enjoyed about your coaching session. It is invaluable and may surprise you.
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Ask the athletes what they learned and where they improved during a session. Remind them of this a the beginning of the next session.
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Be clear about your purpose as a coach.
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Document your coaching standards and beliefs in a way that can be clearly articulated.
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You need to develop a strong coaching philosophy.
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Communicate your philosophy and ensure your coaching reflects this philosophy.
