As a soccer coach, your players count on you during the season for guidance and support. The following are some ways to help your kids through the soccer season:
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Be specific with your praise
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Stop practices to point out when a player does something well rather than when they make a mistake
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While providing feedback, use the “sandwich” method by placing a critical remark between two encouraging comments
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Pile on the praise for kids giving their best and displaying good sportsmanship
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Provide constant positive reinforcement — it’s the key to improvement
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Focus on fun and safety instead of wins and losses
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Be passionate and enthusiastic and it carries over to your players
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Have reasonable expectations and set attainable goals for the kids
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Remember that kids making mistakes is all part of the learning process
Reference
Coaching Soccer For Dummies
From Coaching Soccer For Dummies by National Alliance for Youth Sports [with Greg Bach]
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/coaching-soccer-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html