What is the most rewarding thing about coaching youth sports?
I think it is the look on a kid’s face when he executes a play like he was taught & it works. Another rewarding thing is when I actually get them to listen to what they are told… instead of stepping on the foot of a team mate or staring into space.
I laugh about a lot of the things they do, but get a big lift when I find some kid actually listened to something I said. Getting a kid to think of helping his team instead of himself always gives one a sense of accomplishment. Every child wants to be the center of attention & directing them to do something that allows someone else to get the attention is counter to their instincts. That is why one must always look for a good block or defensive action to praise a kid for. Sometimes a kid will learn to praise the actions of a team mate helping to make a play & that is very up lifting.
Perhaps the most rewarding thing is to see the change in attitude playing a sport can induce in a kid.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
I think it is the look on a kid’s face when he executes a play like he was taught & it works. Another rewarding thing is when I actually get them to listen to what they are told… instead of stepping on the foot of a team mate or staring into space.
I laugh about a lot of the things they do, but get a big lift when I find some kid actually listened to something I said. Getting a kid to think of helping his team instead of himself always gives one a sense of accomplishment. Every child wants to be the center of attention & directing them to do something that allows someone else to get the attention is counter to their instincts. That is why one must always look for a good block or defensive action to praise a kid for. Sometimes a kid will learn to praise the actions of a team mate helping to make a play & that is very up lifting.
Perhaps the most rewarding thing is to see the change in attitude playing a sport can induce in a kid.
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February 28th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Seeing the kids learn have fun a being happy.
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