Children learn what it is to be a member of a team. Allow the children to help evaluate their position on the team and their performance level. It gives them a sense of responsibility and ownership over their development and goals. Recognize when a child is struggling and then offer support. Let the child suggest what changes could be made.
Sincerity is crucial.
Children know when you care or when you believe that the final score is not more important than each child. Winning is not the primary reason for playing sports, but how often that is forgotten. Make the game fun. Be a coach by being a teacher and a parent figure. Dawn Dee Lee Hedge is active in several community programs and implementing training programs.