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tireman665
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Posted: 12/11/2005 8:27pm
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losing 4 games in a row parents critizing your coaching
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my team played for games this weekend we lost all 4 2 thatwere real close and two that were blow outs i believe our coaching is good but everthing we teach goes out the door at our games no one listens its like the kids come down the court and just do what they want instead of passing the ball or exacuting the plays and offense they shoot the ball with 3 peaple sticking them fast breaking they take there time or stop and want to shoot a 3 pointer instead of driving down low for lay up how do we get it threw these kids heads that we are the coaches not there parents and do what we say stop cryin and whinin when its time to run or do conditioning drillswe no respect and im about to give up but i know deep down these kids are winners what can i do to get respect and gain confidencein what im teaching when we yell and start pullin them out they do start playin better looking for some good advice please the coach whos team wont trust and listen
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Methuselah
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Posted: 12/13/2005 10:11pm
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Re: losing 4 games in a row parents critizing your coaching
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If these are 4th graders, I think yelling will only get you so far. Team chemistry is hugely important and it is something that will come a lot from your lead as coach.
For kids this age I think you need to do a couple of things:
First, early on you need to decide what your goals are and to communiicate those clearly and simply to the team. I tell my players I want them to do three things: 1) have fun; 2) play hard; and 3) play smart. If you can get the kids doing these three things, you should have your share of success.
Second: find ways to get them doing the things you want them to do. Most kids hate running. But if you make it a game you'd be surprised how much running they'll do and love it. Try cutting out strips of cloth (like flag football flags) and give one to each kid to put in his waist-band. Put all the kids on the court at the same time and tell them the rules are: stay within the court, protect your flag and get as many other flags as you can. The last person with a flag and the person with the most flags win (maybe they get to be team captains next game or something). Kids love this and will ask to do it over and over.
Another way to motivate the behavior you want: Get some of those iron on stars or basketball patches for the kids' moms to iron on to their uniform. After each game give a couple out: one for the smartest game play (ie: the one who does what you've been telling them to do); one for the most hustle and, depending on the number of players on the team, maybe one for best defense (offene/scoring is pretty much self motivating). I've found kids love these and will consciously try to do what it takes to win one.
Good luck.
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Lamcon
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:39am
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Re: losing 4 games in a row parents critizing your coaching
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Coaching isn't an easy job. The saying goes, "You're hired to be fired." So many of us do what we think is best...it's the only way we'll succeed. You can't be something you are not. I would also add, that the first games of the season are often the worst. You use those to identify where you have to get better as a team.
Getting kids respect can be pretty easy. Make practice fun and celebrate the behaviors you like. Celebrate good technique, even if statistically it wasn't good.
You'll find each team is very different. Some respond to a a little verbal enthusiasm. Others require a softer approach. It takes time to read them. Even on teams, some players respond very differently to different stimuli. I have some players now who like the intense approach. Others look for encouragement. Others just want instruction. It's part of coaching is learning who your team is. You may look like you have multiple personalities dealing with players, but it will pay dividends later on.
Kids will become you if they believe you appreciate them too. Once you have that, skill teaching is much easier. Just keep it FUN and FUNDAMENTAL. Good luck!
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