Coaching youth sports

As with most things in life, the more you can set expectations and maintain consistency the better the outcomes. Here are some of the lessons I learned from years of coaching multiple sports when our kids were younger.

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Info on how to excel being a volunteer coach for your child's youth sports team.

The youth sports coach who focuses too much on short term competitive results may resort to coaching methods and make decisions that are contrary to a sound long term athlete development model.

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It takes a courageous youth sports coach to maintain a development focus with an "important" competition pending. Resist the lure of a fixture focus. It will delay, and may even derail a young athlete's development. Follow the link to the full post.

Tips for firs time coaches.

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Tips for coaching children.

When it comes to youth sport, what does expert parenting look like? We know that parents can have a big impact on how children think and feel before, during and after they compete; so what does the research say are the most useful things parents can say and do?

My first year coaching youth basketball I had the privilege of coaching an under 12 boys basketball team that was made up of nine wonderful kids between the ages of 9 and 10. These are the mistakes I made.

10 ways to help kids learn better and have more fun. Whether you're new to coaching youth baseball or just want to improve your practices, these 10 tips a great for Little League to high school ball.

Discover 8 MORE Warning Signs of Really Bad Youth Sports Coaching. Don't ignore these warning bells! As a coach or parent, learn what to avoid and how to spot the signs of poor coaching. Follow the link to the article.

Does your sports kid have trouble focusing during competition? Help your athlete stay in the moment in competition, avoid focusing on other players or their own mistakes and keep a positive mindset for their performance. #psychologytips #growthmindsetcoach #greatmindset #sportpsychologist #mindseteverything #winnermindset #sportspsychology #mentalcoaching #fullpotential #psychologyfact #overcomingfear #mentalgame #sports #selfdiscipline #mentalcoach #athletelife #positivepsychology

Looking for a youth sports coach? Read this first! Learn about the 8 warning signs of really bad youth sports coaching. Discover how to spot poor coaching. Don't let a bad coach ruin your child's love of the game. Follow the link to the article.

A youth coach is a teacher, a mentor, and a role model who has the power to shape lives — for good or bad — and to leave a mark in the memories of young athletes.

Whether you always wanted to coach or you’ve had to step in due to a coaching shortage, you no doubt want to succeed. As a coach, your leadership will touch many kids and families with lessons that can last a lifetime. These youth coaching tips span different ages and sports — soccer, baseball, softball, basketball,…

What can sports teach your kids about life? Here are 25 valuable lessons to win in the game of life. Download this and hand it out to your team.