No matter how well-intended coaches may be, they still can fall into the behavior that was common when they grew up, namely the “tough love” coaching style. While it was once common for coaches to be viewed as …
What To Do When a Coach Plays Favorites
Sports parents can easily become upset with coaches who play favorites. When this happens, parents face a dilemma: Should they approach coaches about their athletes' lack of playing time and risk making matters …
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What Can Parents Do When Coaches Bully Their Sports Kids?
Parents should never under-estimate the importance of coaches in their children's lives. Coaches can boost or undermine kids' confidence and self-esteem. If you see any signs that a coach is hurting your young athlete's …
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How Youth Sports Coaches Can Build Teamwork for Greater Team Success
Individual talent alone won't make a team successful. Team members must be able to understand and take advantage of each other's strengths to be successful. That's teamwork. Coaches play an important role in enhancing …
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How to Develop Your Youth Coaching Philosophy
Coaches often begin their youth coaching career without a coaching philosophy. But it's a good idea to have one in place. Generally, coaches' philosophies are based on their knowledge, experiences and beliefs. These …
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How Critical Coaches Hurt Young Athletes’ Confidence
Coaches who over-correct or pick apart kids' technique and criticize their players can undermine kids' confidence and cause them to perform poorly and lose their enjoyment for the game. Coaches often get in the habit …
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