Anyone coached lil kids before?

[True Thugz]

Thought I would ask and see if anyone has coached kids before because I'm coaching an under 12 team and it will be for the first time.
Training doesn't start for a couple of weeks from now.
I've got a lot training skills and drills as well as some games to play. I'll also get some pool sessions going and looking towards getting some training gear for the boys. I'll prolly leave that to the management side of things.

Even though the planning for this is underway it's how I'm gonna handle these boys. Some have attitudes, some are shy and some are very confident. Got any tips on how to see out this season?

 

[Butt Rubber]

I've coached them not to tell their parents on me, does that count?

 

[Rahim]

I havn't coached but I currently teach kids and read to them in my spare time at my mosque

 

[True Thugz]

Sweet as, thought I would see for any pointers...

Bank Robber - dickhead!

 

[radkin]

I coached 7 year olds for a while, what I found is they'll behave if the sessions are interesting, everything runs smoothly so that there is no waiting around, and right from the go make sure the naughty ones know you mean bussiness so that they respect you and u'll be fine

 

[True Thugz]

I coached 7 year olds for a while, what I found is they'll behave if the sessions are interesting, everything runs smoothly so that there is no waiting around, and right from the go make sure the naughty ones know you mean bussiness so that they respect you and u'll be fine

Thanks man :thumb:
I'll take that advice on board.

Appreciated.

 

[Prodigy]

MJ styles, .

 

[Butt Rubber]

Bank Robber - dickhead!

eat it bitch

 

[bigmack]

ask GET IN THE VAN I HAVE CANDY i'm sure he has alot of experience

 

[Butt Rubber]

ask GET IN THE VAN I HAVE CANDY i'm sure he has alot of experience

he named his SN based on MY life

 

[Franchise2003]

Ive coached 7-10 year olds at cricket for two years now, teaching kids any sport is hard work but trust me its really rewarding, a few things i would say is:

keep it fun and light hearted, most kids take their sport far less seriously than we do
always make sure every kid warms up and stretches out properly, don't let them start until they have done
do drills or techincal training straight away while there interest is high, keep them interested by promising a game/race at the end
don't favour kids you can see have talent to those who haven't at their age they should just concentrate on enjoying the sport, by pressurisinbg them you can ruin it for them quickly
some kids won't enjoy it no matter how good you are, its quite likely there parents are forcing them into it so after a session have a word with their mum/dad that this sport might not be right for their child
watch out for bullying and stop it straight away
don't let kids pick their own teams as this puts too much pressure on ability and isolates the less able children
in a end of session competition make sure teams are fair or handicap races so every kid has a chance to win
pair kids up yourself so different kids mix and no one is left on their own.
always make kids warm down and encourage them to have a team drink (non-alcholic obviously) after a session.

I know you'll enjoy it good luck and remeber kids at that age don'r need to ne technically good or dedicated just have fun. Hope ive helped, peace.

 

[pinG]

Thought I would ask and see if anyone has coached kids before because I'm coaching an under 12 team and it will be for the first time.
Training doesn't start for a couple of weeks from now.
I've got a lot training skills and drills as well as some games to play. I'll also get some pool sessions going and looking towards getting some training gear for the boys. I'll prolly leave that to the management side of things.

Even though the planning for this is underway it's how I'm gonna handle these boys. Some have attitudes, some are shy and some are very confident. Got any tips on how to see out this season?

i havnt coached kids but i teach kids

the ONE thing u need to gain from these kids is their respect.. once u have that its a breeze.

start off strict and if anyone fucks about and is giving u the shits tell them to go run a lap

as the trainings continue loosen up a bit more and dont be as strict, remember kids will push your boundaries so be sure to set these out in your head before u begin and dont let anyone cross them.

the key is to be friendly, but dont be their friend or else theyll walk all over you

make the trainings fun, creative and interesting

 

[True Thugz]

Ive coached 7-10 year olds at cricket for two years now, teaching kids any sport is hard work but trust me its really rewarding, a few things i would say is:

keep it fun and light hearted, most kids take their sport far less seriously than we do
always make sure every kid warms up and stretches out properly, don't let them start until they have done
do drills or techincal training straight away while there interest is high, keep them interested by promising a game/race at the end
don't favour kids you can see have talent to those who haven't at their age they should just concentrate on enjoying the sport, by pressurisinbg them you can ruin it for them quickly
some kids won't enjoy it no matter how good you are, its quite likely there parents are forcing them into it so after a session have a word with their mum/dad that this sport might not be right for their child
watch out for bullying and stop it straight away
don't let kids pick their own teams as this puts too much pressure on ability and isolates the less able children
in a end of session competition make sure teams are fair or handicap races so every kid has a chance to win
pair kids up yourself so different kids mix and no one is left on their own.
always make kids warm down and encourage them to have a team drink (non-alcholic obviously) after a session.

I know you'll enjoy it good luck and remeber kids at that age don'r need to ne technically good or dedicated just have fun. Hope ive helped, peace.

Thanks a lot man for taking the time to help. It all pretty much makes sense what you said I just gotta put it into practice.
Much appreciated :thumb::thumb:

 

[True Thugz]

i havnt coached kids but i teach kids

the ONE thing u need to gain from these kids is their respect.. once u have that its a breeze.

start off strict and if anyone fucks about and is giving u the shits tell them to go run a lap

as the trainings continue loosen up a bit more and dont be as strict, remember kids will push your boundaries so be sure to set these out in your head before u begin and dont let anyone cross them.

the key is to be friendly, but dont be their friend or else theyll walk all over you

make the trainings fun, creative and interesting

Thanks dude for the help. It's much appretiated :thumb:

 

[Malkz]

I work at the swimming baths so i got plenty of courses to do with encouraging youngsters to get active. Just started at end of December, & i'm only 17 so in a few years i can see me doing quite alot with developing youngsters.

I have to assist three more swimming lessons, then i'll officially be able to teach children/adults to swim by myself. I also plan on gainin the teaching youngsters to play football qualification, we'll see..