Too many adults on sidelines are creating too much noise for kids, and not just in volume. The cognitive overload that comes from all the inputs the kids get in all directions limits the space they have to actual experience the game. Using my simple system you can reduce noise for kids and get better results. If you want more info comment “FOUNDATIONS” and I will send you the 30 minute crash course to help you reduce the noise you are making for kids and improve their experience fast!

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Car rides can be tense before and after competitive events. Having a HAPPY SONG that you and your kid belt out together can be a massive tool for regulation. You all know that song that no matter where or when it just takes you to a good place. I’m curious, what is yours…? High five if you know the gif reference 🏌️

Kids thrive on structure when it comes to learning environments. The field is a learning environment. If you are coaching kids and you are not following some form of routine you could be setting yourself up for failure. Learning of any kind is very uncomfortable. We need to remember this when we are coaching. Establishing a simple routine, like juggling for the first 5 minutes of every session, creates a structure that sets the tone for the remaining time and allows the kids to mentally get into the space to challenge themselves. It doesn’t end there though. If you start every practice with juggling but your commentary puts kids on the defensive you will shut down their desire to take risk and that will stunt growth. Instead, you need to make sure that you are encouraging the core athlete values you want to see in the team. In my foundations course I teach parent-coaches to give their athletes a very clear identity for being part of the team. Determination, Resilience, and Tenacity. These are taken from Angela Duckworth’s book “GRIT” and here is how you use them in a 5 minute juggling session. Encourage all kids to juggle for the first 5 minutes regardless of how good they are. Determination is not about being good, it is about continuing regardless of the current status. Shout out players who are struggling but keep going without any delay or sulking. Resilience is not about being good, it is about not allowing setbacks and failures to deter you from achieving your goal. Make grand gestures to call out any athlete who goes the extra mile to get even one more touch on the ball before it hits the ground. Tenacity is not about success, it is about the intensity with which you go after your target. If you coach juggling this way, the players will eventually get better at the skill. But…the real magic will happen when they start to believe that they are capable of doing difficult things. Let me know what you think about this approach…