Coaches

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We’d like to help flip the script on what can sometimes feel like a thankless role to an attitude of gratitude. Knowledge on how to give and get the best from athletes is paramount to success.

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Our philosophy; Make it fun!

5 Things your players need from you:

1. Caring

2. Consistency

3. Clean Communication

4. Fun

5. Listening

5 Tips for Commuicating with Kids:

1.  Eye Contact

2.  Common Language

3.  Avoid Distractions

4.  Voice modulation

5 Tips for Effective Practice Design (verbal visual alignment): 

1.  Themed

2.  Progressive

3.  Clear Objectives (and only a few)

4.  Space to explore/experiment

5.  From abstract to concrete (connect it to the game)

How to Coach Kids:

Resources, courses, and information on how to coach different kids by sport and topic from developing physical literacy to coaching kids with autism.  

5 Things Parents want from you:

1.  A coach who displays a caring  personality towards your child.

2.  A coach who is consistent and reliable.

3.  A coach who engages with you and your child

4.  A coach who is approachable and willing to answer questions

5.  A coach who is a great role model and inspires

5 Things Parents will ask of you:

1.  Coaching Philosophy

2.  Playing Time Philosophy

3.  Views on Multi Sport participation

4.  Season and practice plans

5.  Style of play

Making Parents Allies on Game Day:

1. Be positive and encourage.

2. Support all the players on your team and the opposition if they do something well.

3. Do not yell tactical instructions, it only leads to confusion.

4. Have a set plan pre match routine agreed upon with your child.

5. Have a set plan about how you deal with the aftermath of a game?

6. Be consistent and positive with your messages and body language, win, lose or draw.

Find a training workshop, online course, and tools to learn more about:

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1.  Conflict Resolution 

2.  Emotional Management

3.  Solving Issues

4.  Fostering collaboration

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Together we can create the best possible environment for youth development on and off the field!

5 Reasons to get a Mentor

1.  Honest feedback

2.  Unbiased advice

3.  Tips and Tricks

4.  Encouragement and Confidence

5.  Networking

Strength & Conditioning Certification 

If you want to continue to build your knowledge and expertise, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) offers courseincludign:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist®, Certified Special Population Specialist®, NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer®, and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator® 

USOC Guide to Quality Coaching & Framework 

• Chapter One: Quality Coaching

• Chapter Two: Essential Coaching Knowledge

• Chapter Three: Athlete-Centered Outcomes

• Chapter Four: Contextual Fit

• Chapter Five: Evaluation and Recognition

• Chapter Six: Coach Well-being

Safe Sports

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