Coaching Youth Sports - How To Motivate Your Players

Coaching Youth Sports - How To Motivate Your Players
By guest author: Adrian F Alexa

As a basketball coach, your coaching philosophy should concentrate, first of all, on motivating your players, creating a stress free environment and making practice sessions fun and stimulating. A coaching philosophy is not about setting the highest standards possible and then exhaust the children towards meeting your expectations. It is a bout setting reasonable standards and expectations for you and your team.

Especially when you are working with children, it is very important to motivate them. Your expectations should always be according to the age group you are coaching, and you must constantly encourage each and every player on your team. I'm not saying that you shouldn't have any expectations, but just don't overdo it. Some kids may be motivated by tough challenges, such as sinking 10 free throws in a row, but for others this kind of challenge may put too much pressure on them. If they feel they can't face the challenge and live up to your expectations, they may lose their motivation to participate.

As a coach, you must take the time to get to know each player, because each of them will react differently to certain stimuli. By getting to know your players, you will be able to determine which motivational tactics work best for each player. However, there are some general cues to motivate your team:

Let them see your enthusiasm and your passion for basketball, as well as your satisfaction as a teacher. Remember that when you are working with children, you are not just their coach, but you will be a role model to them. Your excitement and enthusiasm will inspire them and they will see the beauty of the game, and learn to enjoy it. Read more.

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