No matter what age or skill level – we are teaching children to play a game!
Children come in all sizes, shapes, athletic, mental and emotional abilities.
Children love to be active; action is one of the main attractions to soccer.
Children develop at different rates physically, mentally and emotionally.
Every child should be treated equally and with respect.
Expect simple good manners from all children.
Soccer is fast, fun and physically demanding.
Let the children enjoy the game.
The game will be the teacher!
Your players need you to:
Look for aspects to praise.
Be helpful, encouraging and supportive.
Give them examples of excellent behavior.
Emphasize players first and winning second.
Give them a clear idea of the behavior expected.
Praise good behavior quickly and show that adults value it
Remember:
This will be their only childhood.
Children are easily led and anxious to please.
Children do not mean to make mistakes.
Making mistakes is a necessary part of Teaching!
Final Notes: Thank you for taking the time to read this article and Sharing with your soccer community. Please send your thoughts and ‘words-of-wisdom’ on this subject to me at: koachkarl@fundamentalsoccer.com Thank You..!
Your FUNdamental,
Koach Karl (Karl Dewazien)
Emeritus Director of Coaching – California Youth Soccer Assoc. 1979-2012
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