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AYSO EXPO Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations. Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations. “Changing the standard because it wasn’t achieved”!. Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations. Changing the standard? 70% is passing Make your bed Play nicely Don't drink and drive
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Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations “Changing the standard because it wasn’t achieved”!
Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations Changing the standard? • 70% is passing • Make your bed • Play nicely • Don't drink and drive • Be home by midnight • Good enough for government work • My kid plays on a Competition Team • Good game • You would have won • My role as a coach…
Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations Consider the C-B-A Focus Model* for: How Children learn best… * Source: Dr. G. Russell
The C-B-A Focus Model C is the concept, do the children have: A Clear Picture Clear Thinking You must Define and Clarify…
The C-B-A Focus Model Bis Belief What are my Feelings? Empathizing Realizations…
The C-B-A Focus Model A is the Achievement of Synergy What is synergy?...
Synergy “The action of two or more people to achieve an effect of which each is individually incapable”…
By UNDERSTANDING KIDS Determination Psychological Capacities Learning Styles Language Interaction…
By understanding outcomes that should be derived from learning: • Useful • Social and Emotional Balance • Integration into games and training…
Skills a coach needs when teaching children: Must know the game (age appropriate) Must exhibit positive modeling behaviors at all times Be able to change to fit the players being coached…
Evolution of a Coaching Style Children as receivers Coaches as senders Coaches and children must be interactive Age-appropriate training is critical The best teacher of the game is the game All children require worth and recognition Only one suggestion for improvement at a time Encourage players to practice at home Listen to your players Explain to Mom and Dad what you are doing…
Age-Appropriate Training and Expectations Summary: There is an evolution of coaching styles taking place in youth sports . If you want to be a coach on the cutting edge you must not lower your standards– you must learn how to get your players to be all they can be. Not for you, but for them…
Everyone Plays! “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” - Unknown
Great Coaching = Great Customer Service • Player Development Matters! • Why We Play the Game the Way We Do • Nurturing New Coaches
Great Soccer Starts with Great Communication • You’re the Source! • Setting the Tone • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! • Use Your Tools • Shutterfly Team Site • Team Parent • Division Coordinator, Coach Administrator, Board • Region Website
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