While football is fun to play, when it gets to matchday there is often a winner and a loser, and that can be difficult for younger players to handle.
To help, we've compiled a list of ten top tips to help you and your team deal with the outcome of a match.
- Look for opportunities to show how to deal with adversity and frustration
- Understand that results aren’t a reflection of your ability as a coach
- Know your own values and beliefs
- Recognise that the result does matter
- Remember that kids imitate adults
- Define what ‘winning’ means to you
- Consider how far you've taken the team
- Understand the importance of winning with dignity and respect
- Recognise that you’re not Mourinho!
- Remember that the kids will take their lead from you
If you want more detail on each of these points, click here.
We'd love to find out how you help your players deal with match results, so let us know what your top tips are by replying to this post.
