Your neighbor has just accepted a coaching position for a children's soccer team
This is his first time as a coach, and he is not sure whether to be really tough on the children to make them better, like some of his former coaches, or whether to be a "nice guy" like some of his other coaches, who didn't seem to care about winning at all costs. What guidelines could you give him about what he can do to encourage the children to enjoy being on the team and to want to continue to play soccer?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points:
+ The American Youth Soccer Organization recommends that coaches follow these principles:
- Coach positively: Praise children, don't criticize them.
- Be sure that children have fun!
- Have realistic expectations for children and use these to form reasonable demands.
- Develop children's respect for their opponents, opposing coaches, referees, and the game itself.
- Be a good role model for children.
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