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WHY DO CHILDREN PLAY
SPORT _ Children play sport for FUN. As coaches, we have
to keep them interested in their chosen sport. Besides fun, children want to play with
friends, and learn some new skills.
COACHING TIPS
Modified sports recognise that children differ from adults.
Ensure your training is also modified and consider training areas, size of the equipment,
and the length of the training.
Make the sport fun for children – this means no pressure
from adults.
Use game-orientated training – kids love to play.
Some drills can be camouflaged by using games.
Add variety to your sessions.
Children love competing with each other, but the outcome
is not the focus.
Avoid exercises such as full squats, throwing curved or drop
balls in baseball, bouncing stretches and activities which over use one side of the body.
(Children are still growing and may injure the ends of their bones, or growth plates.)
Have all injuries treated immediately and checked by trained
professionals.
Always use positive reinforcement – compliment the kids on
their efforts.
For more information on this topic see:
- Coaching Children articles
- Topics in Sports page on Children in Sport
- Play
by the Rules website has information for clubs and sporting
organisations relevant to harassment, ethics, and discrimination and free online training in a number of these
concept areas specifically designed for Coaches, Officials,
Administrators, Players and Parents.
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