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 *Blowouts - Use to Develop Skills*

Blowout games are a good time to work on skills that your players are just learning.
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 *Tip for Hyper Coaches*

If you get too hyper during competitions, let a calmer assistant coach deal with your athletes.
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 *Cohesion: T-Shirt Codes*

Place a formula or acronym on t-shirts as a secret, members-only reminder of your team motto.
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 *Come-From_Behind Simulations*

Give athletes confidence in their ability to come-from-behind by simulating such situations in practice.
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 *Commitment Contract*

A signed agreement in which athletes commit to four ways in which they can improve themselves and their team.

 *Anticipation Tips*

Tips for anticipating your opponent?s next move and for disguising your own tendencies.

 *Athlete Survey for Useful Ideas*

A post-season survey in which you ask for your athletes? suggestions for improving the team.

 *Officials Can Make Better Coaches*

Becoming an official in your sport will make you a better coach.

 *Bench & Team Captains*

Improve team spirit and unity by appointing new team and bench captains for each game.

 *Baseball, Boys & Summer*

An example of a youth sports program that develops character..but also wins games!

 *Injuries- Check Outside Activities*

The true cause of performance problems and injuries often lies in an athlete?s private life.

 *Comment Tracking Sheet*

A form that allows you to determine which players on your team are receiving the most feedback, and the quality of that feedback.

 *Computer-Generated Motivation Aids*

Computer- generated graphs and charts can be used to illustrate team statistics for improved motivation.

 *Criticism - Make It Sport-Specific*

Criticism and praise phrased in personal rather than sports-specific terms can damage an athlete?s sense of worth and may cause poor performance in pressure situations.
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 *Develop Empathy in Your Players*

Your athletes will be more effective if they learn to experience a play or move from their opponent's perspective.
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