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Resources The lack of positive results following instruction can frustrate a coach, but the problem does not lie in the player or their ability to listen and comprehend. The problem lies with instruction. Telling players how to move is not the most effective means of teaching or refining a movement skill.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/sport-coaching-leadership/food4thought/five-principles-of-reinforcement/
Most coaches know positive reinforcement is important. But it's more than just having a positive attitude or complimenting a job well done. These five principles are what make reinforcement work.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/sport-coaching-leadership/food4thought/talking-with-kids-about-sports/
Thanksgiving food for thought Written by Andy Driska As the Thanksgiving holiday approached this year, I recounted some memories talking to my niece and nephews about their sport experiences. Here I was, a so-called expert in sport psychology and coaching, but I didn’t have the first idea of what kinds of questions I might ask… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/sport-coaching-leadership/food4thought/skills-or-enjoyment-part2/
Written by Andy Driska with contributions from Karl Erickson In our part 1 of our discussion, we took sides. Karl defended prioritizing fun in soccer practices for 7-10 year-olds, and I defended the idea of incorporating challenges to build skills. What we’re trying to explore in Part 2 is how we could meet both aims. … Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/sport-coaching-leadership/food4thought/skills-or-enjoyment-part1/
Part 1 of a 2-part series Written and edited by Andy Driska Major contributions from Karl Erickson A big challenge for youth sport coaches is balancing enjoyment with developing skills. Throughout my coaching career (mostly swimming and some water polo too), and now into my academic career, I was (and still am) a big advocate… Read More »
