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 […]
Guest article written by our friends at www.fix.com Youth sports programs often can only run with the help of parent volunteers. Whether your role on the team is crucial (team parent) or mostly on the sidelines, it’s vital to keep sportsmanship and a helpful attitude front and center. Here’s how you can help! Taking Charge […]
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 […]
Want Jay DeMerit and Russell Teibert, two of Vancouver’s most famous soccer players, at your team practice? Jay DeMerit & Russell Teibert The Play Better Charity Champions League Challenge infuse values into tournaments. The long-term impact is better players who understand positive impact beyond the scoreboard: citizenship, community investment, and personal growth. What’s the Challenge? […]
Sport is best enjoyed by an athlete when he or she has a passion for the sport they are playing. All over the world there are young kids being forced into deliberate practice before they’ve had the opportunity to play and find out if they love the game or not. We advise that young athletes […]
Change the Reward. Change the Game. Will Cromack: Talking Culture: Leaving your People in action… Talk is Cheap. We look forward to what you do after! Let’s put a plan today. Contact Will today. I dare ya! playbetter@chimp.net @WillCromack www.goplaybetter.com
As I am sure most of you know today is Giving Tuesday, traditionally the most generous day of the year! Just for your knowledge, Giving Tuesday is a movement to create an international day of giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season. It was started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y […]
Over the last six months I’ve been focusing my coaching strictly on the female side of the game. Coaches as you know the differences between the male and female side are striking. Often girls need to be taught the polar opposite from what boys need to learn at various stages in their development. […]
Play Better: theory vs. reality Note: This blog entry is applicable to all talent and age levels through Under 12. However, the context is the lowest rung of grassroots soccer in British Columbia, Canada. Take-aways: 1) There can be a huge discrepancy in the performance bandwidth of players on any team. 2) Under […]
Team Play Better member Jay DeMerit has a special message challenging you to Practice your soccer skills! (Watch 1 min video below) PlayBetter4 SX Cup Challenge from PlayBetter4 on Vimeo. Want to sign up and take the Challenge? Get Started by filling in your Name and Email address here! And win $25 for your favorite charity. SX […]
