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Resources Life skill development and positive youth development (PYD) is often tied to youth sport. In this post, I will share the research on PYD in sport and provide some strategies for promoting PYD in your context. By Dr. Jennifer Roth We often hear about how sport develops life skills, that sport is a great place for kids… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2019/how-can-you-coach-gen-z-athletes/
Every generation of student-athletes brings changes that coaches must consider and adapt to in stride. Sport-specific factors, like new regulations, come into play, but so too do external and social dynamics such as communication skills and preferences. In one of the first studies of its kind regarding Generation Z athletes, Michigan State University scholars considered… Read More »
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/uncategorized/building-trust-within-your-team/
During this time of year, many teams are just starting their spring season. To make sure the team starts off in the best direction, it is essential that the coach develops a high level with the players and amongst team members. By Jenny Nalepa The Importance of Trust One factor that contributes to team success… Read More »
Written by Dr. Jennifer Nalepa Today’s Generation of Sport Parents Today’s generation of parents are different from sport parents in the past. Now, it is more common for parents to have a large role in their child’s sport than in past generations. Today, parents are often referred to as being over-involved and over-protective, having high… Read More »
Written by Jennifer Nalepa As coaches, we try to help our athletes develop new skills and feel success in sport while still making sure each player is having fun. So how can we make it easier for athletes to learn new skills and feel success? Modify the equipment and rules of the sport to match… Read More »
Sport involves a considerable amount of competition which provides challenges and opportunities for players to grow both as an athlete and an individual. However, when too much focus is put on the outcome of competition, an athlete’s skills and abilities may suffer resulting in poor performances. When winning becomes the most important aspect of playing… Read More »
Millions of teenagers participate in sport each year in the United States. Last year, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) reported that almost 8 million high school students participated in a sport at their school. This is good news as sport participation has the potential to benefit youth both psychologically and physically.… Read More »
