Kid's sports - The Sequel

[LabRat]

Originally Posted by lookout123

. . . even if the 20 something fill in coach doesn't get it, my 6 and 7 year old players understand the concept of sportsmanship. They understand that the game can be played with respect for the other team.

And that sir, is why you are an outstanding couch, regardless of your record.

[lookout123]

I think we are in a much different league than you . . .

They all start the same. Enjoy it. When LL started playing U6 (just before his 4th birthday) most of the kids couldn't even look at the ball without crying or falling over. Just make sure you are always in a league that is consistent with her desire and focus. If your coach looks like they don't have a clue, move teams next season. Or better yet, go help. You don't have to know anything about the game to help wrangle the kids. As a coach, I will say that was the biggest difference between me and the others - I always enlisted 1 or 2 parents to help keep the kids in line so I could keep ALL the kids busy ALL the time. Bored kids don't like the game much.

When LL started he played defense ONLY because he just didn't get what was supposed to happen next. He could run fast and kick hard, and loved being out there, but the moving it towards the goal part... not so much. 3 years later and pound for pound the kid is far more skilled than I could ever be.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by lookout123

snip~ If your coach looks like they don't have a clue, move teams next season. Or better yet, go help. ~snip

Even better, print this thread for them.