1st Time Sports Coaching Tips
New to coaching? Browse our articles about first time sports coaching tips around topics such as handling player cuts, team motivation, working with assistant coaches, etc.
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Over-coaching during games can hinder athletic performance and development of players' decision-making skills.
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PCA Trainer Kelly Kratz explains that different moments and players need different energy levels from a coach.
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PCA Trainer Kelly Kratz explains that coaches can reduce frustratration by giving outlining clear expectations
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The unique vocabulary of his childhood coach inspired Marion Jones, winner of a PCA Double-Goal Coach Award.
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An introduction to the basics of diving from the national governing body of the sport, USA Diving.
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A large collection of free, downloadable resources from USA Volleyball for 1st-time coaches.
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Beginner or first-time basketball coaches get everything from a glossary to printable drill demonstrations.
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Share this letter with players' parents/guardians to establish expectations. También en español.
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Your players can mentor each other in ways that reinforce team culture and strengthen your program.
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A "scoreboard" winner and loser is part of what makes youth sports such a great life-lessons laboratory.