Summary The coach of children must have a child-centered philosophy. Plan your first parents' meeting with care and cover your philosophy, basic aspects of coach care for the children, and the goals for the team . Have a file on each child and make this available to the parents. Treat training seriously and give the youngsters the opportunity to participate in various roles, with an emphasis upon enjoyment. Know the abilities and skills of your athletes. Make sure that your athletes have a clear understanding of your ethical expectations and communicate these to the parents. Make all children feel valued in their positive experience of sport.
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