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Coaches Corner
Coaching
Guidelines
1. COMMUNICATION: Ensure the terminology you use is clear and
precise. Let players know you are in charge.
2. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: Whenever possible give individuals and/or
groups positive reinforcement. Refrain from using negative comments.
Use praise as an incentive.
3. BE CREATIVE AND USE INITIATIVE: If the drill or game is too
advanced, modify to increase the chances of success.
4. MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Be motivational and inspirational. Enthusiasm
and being energetic are contagious.
5. KEEP PLAYERS ACTIVE: If the drill is static, create need of
helpers or assistants to keep everyone involved.
6. EACH PLAYER IS AN INDIVIDUAL: Be aware of player differences.
Aggressive or quiet, recognition of player personalities will allow
you to respond to all players, and they will respond to you
positively.
7. STRIVE FOR QUALITY: In all demonstrations make the desired
objectives clear. If a player shows mastery of a skill, use him/her
to demonstrate.
8. REINFORCE CORRECT TECHNIQUE: In all drills and games continually
emphasis the use of correct techniques.
9. ENCOURAGE PLAYER MOVEMENT: At all times make players aware of
importance of readiness. Emphasize weight forward on toes and
bouncing instead of flat footed-ness.
10. ROTATE POSITIONS: All players should be active as servers,
assistants. In game situations change positions each quarter.
11. DEVELOP PLAYER RESPECT: Continually get players to support one
another. To show good sportsmanship towards all players including
opponents, and respect for others attempts and effort.
12. EQUALITY AMONGST PLAYERS: Give equal attention to all players in
group or games. Do not leave the less competent players behind nor
slow the advanced players.
13. FUN AND ENJOYMENT: Players will respond and want to continue if
things are fun. Create their enjoyment.
REMEMBER AS A COACH YOU SHOULD BE DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ALL PLAYERS WHETHER TECHNICALLY ABLED OR NEW TO THE GAME.
YOUR POSITION IS VERY IMPORTANT. YOU ARE A ROLE MODEL TO THESE
CHILDREN. SET EXEMPLARY STANDARDS. DEVELOPING GOOD TOUCH AND
TECHNIQUE, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND A GOOD ATMOSPHERE IS THE GOAL.
KEEP AWAY FROM CREATING A PRESSURE TO WIN. MAINTAIN EQUALITY
THROUGHOUT YOUR SESSIONS AND EMPHASIZE FUN AND DEVELOPMENT.
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