The Quality Coaching Collective is happy to Present… Second Captain, First Pick: A soccer conference on developing players through play. When: Monday, December 4, 2017. Time: 3pm PST Format: 3 presentations of 40mins. 20mins plus 20mins of Q&A. REGISTER HERE TODAY! I trained 3-4 hours per week at Ajax when I was little but played […]
The question may seem easy to answer but it’s more complex than many think. The readiness of the child is not determined by a certain age or because there is an enrollment for children who are in the age bracket of your child. Your child’s readiness is not dependent on the fact that neighbour’s children […]
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 […]
The Importance of Mental Preparation For Young Athletes As a coach, it can be difficult to resist the temptation of providing our children with the tips that you believe they need to remain on top of their game. It is only natural to want your children to play to the best of their abilities, remain […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve been around the beautiful game my whole life. From kicking a tennis ball against my bedroom door as a kid, to having the pleasure of putting on our red Canada jersey, to a national title with UVIC. It’s been a real ride – ups & inevitable downs – it’s shaped me as a human. […]
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 […]
