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Sunday, 22 February 2009
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It is very likely you will be asked to volunteer to coach your kids basketball, soccer, or t-ball team. But what if you love the sport, but don't know a thing about coaching? What if you were the last kid picked for a team and your son is a jock? And most importantly, what do you do in the middle of a big play when a 5y.o tugs your shirt because he has to go to the bathroo?Don't worry, you are not alone. For any question or concern, I know there is answer out there. Here, everyone plays.
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i've actually managed my youngest daughter's tee ball team when she was 7. about a yr and half a go my husband and i both coached my oldest daughter's minor league baseball team. i know about baseball and softball, but really nothing about coaching. it was fun and i learned a lot. i currently help out with my daughters' cheer squads.
977 days ago
I coach girls and boys soccer and baseball b/c my kids asked me, too. And yes, they don't pay any more attention to me on the field as they do at home.
1045 days ago
I coached my 7-year-old's basketball team this past winter and it was a blast. It was my first coaching gig and I can't wait to do it again. Hoping to get some good advice here!!!
1049 days ago
We did it! We won every game! Well, at least in their 6-7 year old minds, we did. It didn't matter how badly we were getting blown away-if we scored 1 basket, we won. If they shot the ball and it landed near the net, it meant, "You scored." Its a fun league. I especially like the lower rims, I can finally jam the ball.....damn, I should of taken a picture of me doing an Air Jordan on the kiddie rims. Maybe next year.
1176 days ago
Like you, Joeprah, I started out volunteering to be an assistant, actually an assistant to the assistant, and ended up being the head coach. I think your advice is right on. It is very cool to see the kids progress from "which end of the court do I shoot in?" to actually having their hands up for a defensive play in basketball.
1184 days ago
I am coaching the same sports, and it is tough, like you said to keep kids focused during losing patches in the seasons. It is important to show the kids that you, their coach, aren't effected by winning or losing and that no matter what, the focus is on getting better both individually and as a team.
Also, you generally stay around the same kids year in and out and through that journey you can begin to affect the kids in a good way. From every game kids can take something to work on and something to be proud of. As coaches, it is our job to recognize those things and point them out to our kids. We need to make sure we are teaching sportsmanship as well as sports fundamentals or the kids will lose that balance that is needed to keep them grounded. I could go, but I want to hear what others have to say on the topic.
Also, you generally stay around the same kids year in and out and through that journey you can begin to affect the kids in a good way. From every game kids can take something to work on and something to be proud of. As coaches, it is our job to recognize those things and point them out to our kids. We need to make sure we are teaching sportsmanship as well as sports fundamentals or the kids will lose that balance that is needed to keep them grounded. I could go, but I want to hear what others have to say on the topic.
1184 days ago
Very cool group description. I coach two sports and I am on the board of two rec programs because I checked the box "Wants to be Assistant Coach." I am really interested to see what other members are having as far as coaching experiences and what we could learn from each other.
1184 days ago
In my limited venture into coaching 6-7 yr.old soccer and basketball, one thing stands out. Kids are very aware of winning and losing. Despite the message from the lead organizations to not focus on it, the kids appear to keep a running tab. I'd be curious how other coach Dad's keep the kids inspired when they are on the losing side of the ball.
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