How to prepare your child for a successful sports session?

Let's talk about making sports sessions with your child not just okay, but good.

And by ‘Good Session’, I mean – If the child progresses from A to B in the session we can call it a good session.

Here is your Guidelines for a Good Sports Session with your child:

Pre-session Preparation:

• Inform the child about the upcoming sports session and activities.

• Lack of preparation may lead to meltdowns at the start of the session.

Syncing with the Coach:

• Once the child is comfortable with the coach, less preparation is required.

Handling Meltdowns:

• If a session starts with a meltdown, parents should initially step back and let the coach handle the situation.

• Often, the child begins responding positively after a few minutes.

Parental Participation During Session:

• I recommend to Limit parents' participation during the session, as children might be less focused when parents are around.

Balance in Session Content:

• A good session should consist of 50% theory and practical knowledge and 50% positive energy, vibes, and intentions for teaching and progress.

Addressing Child's Misbehaviour:

• Correcting a child for minor misbehaviour during the session might hinder progress.

Understanding Child Behavior during the session:

• Recognize that a child's behaviour is normal for the coach, and he/she knows how to handle it.

Look our for Red Flags:

• If a coach/professional working with the child complains about their behaviour, it could be a red flag, indicating a lack of understanding in working with the child.

Handling Fear of Falling:

• Many children fear falling, and acknowledging that it's okay and encouraging them to try again can lead to significant progress.

Positive Reinforcement After Falls:

• When a child falls during activities like cycling or skating, repeatedly reassuring them that it's okay can lead to improved behaviour and willingness to try again.

Now, reply to this email and let me know your doubts/questions/feedback.

Your doubts and questions will be covered in upcoming newsletters and your feedback will help me to improve.

Until next Wednesday!

Cheers,

Rujetah Dedgay

Head Coach & Founder

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