Youth Coaching, 4 Keys to a Successful Season

Written for youth and volunteer coaches.

1: Planning the Season
Eight critical points in the season – Master season checklist – Daily practices – Parent meeting – Coaching your own child

2: Teaching the Game
Maximizing the possibilities – How to teach a physical skill – Define, Model, Shape and Reinforce

3: Motivating Your Athletes
Keys for motivated teams – Motivation in action – Keys to positive motivation – Using punishment sparingly – Game day motivation

4: Intentionally Building a Positive Team Culture
Signs of a good team culture – Team standards and values – Example of team standards and responsibilities for athletes, parents and coaches – Season assessment model