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Youth Coaching Responsibilities

Posted by admin On July - 9 - 2009ADD COMMENTS





First and foremost sports are about emotions. A lesser team on paper can beat a better team-emotions. N.Y. Giants vs. New England Patriots, as they say any given Sunday. Coaching isn’t always about x’s and o’s. Your emotions and your attitude should be absorbed by your players. They will feed off of not only your knowledge but your enthusiasm as well. It is your responsibility to get your players to believe in themselves. This takes some time but when it happens you will see a big difference in a player and a team.

One of the main things to remember is you are their coach. A teacher of the sport. Your players look up to you, depend on you. They need leadership, guidance, discipline, someone who honestly cares. Don’t be a coach to satisfy your ego. You won’t last long. Why? Because you can’t fool kids. If you find the right way, your team will absorb much more than you think possible. When you reach this level, they will crave more knowledge and gain confidence in themselves and you.

Remember you are responsible for setting the tone, so try to keep it positive, upbeat, and show some enthusiasm. Don’t be a dictator, it is your responsibility to teach the sport. You can’t have a do as I say not as I do attitude. Some of your players will not respond, making it harder to gain their respect and get the most out of them. You have to remember to admit your mistakes, nobody is perfect.