Jun 19, 12
As a high school basketball coach, you will face many challenges. It becomes about more than just playing the game or the “experience”. While it’s important to keep youth sports fun, many players are there to try to earn scholarships, get noticed by scouts or at least to showcase their talents and hone their skills more…
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It is the coach’s job to make sure the team‘s practice goes smoothly and that the children are learning the foundations for the sport that they are playing. For this reason, it is important that a coach has the ability to control every situation and to be able to deal with the different children’s personalities on the…
read more Apr 09, 12
It is never easy losing a game and it is especially heartbreaking for the younger players because they may not understand how to handle it. Even more mature team members may have a hard time with losses so how does a coach motivate a team after losing? The following are some tips on how to motivate your team after a loss: Play…
read more Apr 06, 12
Soccer is a great way to get kids away from their electronics and to get them outdoors and exercising instead. This is an easy game to get started with and it does not cost a lot for the parents to get their children involved. It can be difficult once the kids are all together to get them start learning the fundamentals. …
read more Mar 23, 12
When it comes to shooting free throws, most anybody can become a superstar. If you are limited in your skill set, then free throws are a wonderful way to even the playing field a bit. The reason for this is because anybody can become a good free throw shooter with the right training and practice. (Despite appearances where Shaquille…
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What do you do when you lose a game? If you’re a youth coach, how you respond to a losing game is very important to the players and their morale. It will also help shape who they become as players in the future. It’s understandable that you might be disappointed with winning a game. However, it’s important that you…
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