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Post by fsoler on Feb 25, 2023 16:40:57 GMT -6
Hi,
I am currently facing a problem with regards the mentioned age group.
Despite repeating to them that they need to enjoy playing and they do not need to feel pressured, they are still not enjoying the football mainly also because they are losing a lot during festivals.
I am trying to add more fun games in warm ups, however the main issue is not them enjoying sessions but rather they are putting themselves down thinking they are not good. Level is medium and we still face same issue when playing our levels.
Someone in the past demoralized them as well so that is an issue too.
My question is, How would you work it out to increase their motivation and confidence in themselves?
I want them to smile again when playing football.
Any help appreciated
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Post by CS on Feb 26, 2023 5:52:01 GMT -6
Hate to hear that honestly. You have to focus on little victories not just on the big ones.
That’s why you see losing teams rally on about how many yards they put up blah blah. Keep stats and show improvement to them.
Winning is the only true way to increase their confidence and if you’re not good enough to win the game you have to find other ways for them to “win”
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Post by spreadattack on Feb 27, 2023 12:49:36 GMT -6
Winning helps and makes things easier, but at this level it really should be about improving, opportunities, doing something athletic and, yes, being around their friends. Look for the small victories, the improvement, praise constantly (especially things like effort), etc. Frankly, at that age I wouldn't be above some good ol' fashion candy or gatorade types of rewards at the end of practice, etc.
The other thing is trying to get buy in from parents on process and improvement over wins/losses. All your hardwork on confidence, etc., can be undone in the car ride home. (And seriously, wins/losses at that age don't actually matter - it really is improvement and enthusiasm that does. And the best way to get them better at football is to have them like playing football.)
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Post by bulldogsdc on Feb 27, 2023 14:08:05 GMT -6
WTF is a festival?
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Post by rsmith627 on Feb 28, 2023 10:51:21 GMT -6
I'm guessing English is his second language or he ran what he's trying to say through Google Translate. Knowing what I know about linguistics, that's probably the closest approximation of "game" that he could come up with. |
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Post by joris85 on Mar 21, 2023 2:41:07 GMT -6
I'm guessing English is his second language or he ran what he's trying to say through Google Translate. Knowing what I know about linguistics, that's probably the closest approximation of "game" that he could come up with. English is my second language as well. I know it's a pain to having to think "what's that word again?" and then say screw it, I'll just insert "this" word, so I can somewhat relate  My guess is "festival" is his closest approximation of "jamboree", "tournament" or something comparable where the kids play multiple games in a day. Also consider that depending on geography, games may be organized differently, particularly in places where the game is not played as much as in the US, making it harder to find games or opponents. |
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