These coaches spend much of their time teaching skills the young athletes need to be successful. Having fun is much more important to your athletes than winning. Sure, winning is part of the sport experience, but not the primary focus. Look at the list of concerns expressed by the athletes. Encourage your athletes to help each other, not criticize a teammate's performance.
Sportsmanship is taught by example.
If you can, you should be proud of yourself. If you can't, you must try harder the next time. Copyright 2000 Richard Stratton Coaching Youth Sports, Used by permission. This information and other information on this site is intended for general reference purposes only and is not intended to address specific medical conditions. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam.