Abusive language, shouting, screaming and shoving are prohibited in schools and in most cases in the home of young people, yet in some youth sporting programs it is accepted with excitement and enthusiasm. Schools preach against these attitudes; parents warn their kids against these behaviours, yet when it happens during their youth sport experience they turn […]
You can coach your kid(s) on a team and feel good doing it. However, sometimes it’s a tricky road separating yourself from parenthood and dealing with other parents. Here are 5 tips that can help you find a good balance 1 – Your child should be aware of your intentions before you think of doing […]
Fellow coaches, We are proud to announce a partnership with the Harvard Business School! This will be a fantastic opportunity for coaches to get involved in a research study. Play Better – a local program designed to impact coaches, players and parents – has been chosen by Harvard to be studied. The objective of this research […]
Generally, one common reasons why children participate in sport is to maintain old relationships and create new ones among their peers. Spending time with friends, sharing experiences of hard work, and competing healthily against each other are some of the greatest feelings that come with playing sports. Sports have the capability to develop strong relationships […]
Guest Blog written by Adrienne Cook – Owner and Head Instructor of KeeperTec Goalkeeper Training Being a goalkeeper is a special skill, and because of such it requires special training. Unfortunately it’s often a forgotten position or an afterthought. We steer our athletes to “glory” positions such as striker or central midfield, we teach our […]
Most of us are familiar with the concept of burnout in our own lives and while we can do everything in our power to avoid it, our young athletes are not always as fortunate. Once a child reaches physical and/or emotional exhaustion, they are likely to want to quit a sport they once loved. When […]
Parents who wish to help young athletes reach their full potential can ask their children about the emotions they are feeling before a game or match and teach them how to set them off to the side until after the game has concluded. Helping an athlete to understand their own emotions also helps them to […]
The importance of communication in sports cannot be underestimated. Generally, poor communication is one of the major factors responsible for reduced performance in the world of sports. There is no doubt about it; clear communication is key to success among young athletes. It is a critical aspect of coaching that cannot be overlooked. When you […]
The relationship between a parent and coach is critical to the success of young athletes. Kids gain more confidence and perform better when they know that you support their coach and training. On the other hand, when you always criticize the coach, your kid will begin to doubt them as well and will find it […]
While there are a lot of great parents out there who fully understand the role they have to play in their child’s life from a sporting standpoint, there are many parents who overstep their boundaries and embarrassing their offspring in the process. The same goes for parents who decide to coach their children’s teams, as […]
