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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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