1) Set clear expectations 2) Set a structured routine 3) Set simple rules and consequences 4) Positive reinforcement -- catch them doing good. 5) Redirect and engage 6) Communication Good stuff, coach. 👌🏽💯
Big thumbs up for this advice. And the thing is, it could just as easily have been about classroom management (I'm a teacher), or any time you need to get the best performance out of a group of humans! Keep it focused, keep it moving, keep it positive. Also, I loved the moment when he said that we want to help form likable people, not just good players. Yes! And if we could only make their parents likable as well😂
Just a feedback Coach, can you also demonstrate how you do this from maybe small clips from your own sessions? We can learn about body language, engagement
What are some good ideas for consequences for not paying attention and goofing off during explanation of drills? When I was a little kid, decades ago, it was push-ups. I am thinking of 1. warning them I will tell their parents, 2. letting them know I won't have time to do their favorite drills/scrimmages if they waste time goofing around. I probably won't make them sit out because I need everyone training as much as possible. More effective ideas?
I've been coaching U6-U10 for 10 years now. When I started I used consequences like pushups, running, burpies, etc. But that was not effective because usually the entire team wanted to show me how many pushups they could do. What I've found to be most effective is taking away the one thing they love-playing. You break the rule, you sit out. Now, I don't have them sit out for long. Maybe 2 minutes. I go over and have a quick convo, "Hey, Mike. Do you know why you're sitting? You do? Great. Listen. I like you, dude. You're a strong player. We can make you a stronger player if you work at it. But if you keep disrupting/distracting/goofing/etc. you won't get better and you'll just sit out more. I would love you to play more and not sit more. Does that make sense? Great. Go have fun." Then it's done and we don't revisit it unless they do the behavior again. Then its, "Mike. You know the rule. Have a seat." Repeat the talk. Make sure to effusively praise Mike when he does the behavior you want, "Mike! Great job on paying attention to the instructions." "Mike, I saw you really wanting to start doing the Floss. Way to keep that inside. I know that's hard to do. Good job." I never talk to the parents about behavior unless it really gets out of hand and none of my techniques work. I've found that involving the parents undercuts my role as the leader for the kids and makes them feel like I don't have their back. When it's just me and the team doing our thing and handling our problems I get much stronger buy in from them. Make sure you are 100% consistent with your rules and consequences and never make your punishments punitive or personal (ie because you're frustrated). The punishment is not because of you, it's because the rules are the rules and they broke the rules the the consequences happen. I'd love to hear how others handle consequences/behavior.
Kid your practices simple, and engaging. Give them responsibilities to occupy them and be imaginative with how you explain your session. Whether you make it a story or a video game style adventure, come up with some themes for your sessions that capture their imagination. Ninjago, Mario, sonic, paw patrol, whatever the kids like, try and theme your session around them and create a narrative that they can be part of.
This is amongst the most valuable advice I've seen given on TH-cam. Keep it up Ben.
Thank you! Hope it helps!
1) Set clear expectations
2) Set a structured routine
3) Set simple rules and consequences
4) Positive reinforcement -- catch them doing good.
5) Redirect and engage
6) Communication
Good stuff, coach. 👌🏽💯
Big thumbs up for this advice. And the thing is, it could just as easily have been about classroom management (I'm a teacher), or any time you need to get the best performance out of a group of humans! Keep it focused, keep it moving, keep it positive. Also, I loved the moment when he said that we want to help form likable people, not just good players. Yes! And if we could only make their parents likable as well😂
More great advice Ben 👍
Thanks Ben and the team for video 😊
This sounds like great advice and I'm going to give it a try with my 6U boys! Thanks
Ahh, I'm watching this before practice 😂⚽️
Just a feedback Coach, can you also demonstrate how you do this from maybe small clips from your own sessions? We can learn about body language, engagement
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What are some good ideas for consequences for not paying attention and goofing off during explanation of drills? When I was a little kid, decades ago, it was push-ups. I am thinking of 1. warning them I will tell their parents, 2. letting them know I won't have time to do their favorite drills/scrimmages if they waste time goofing around. I probably won't make them sit out because I need everyone training as much as possible. More effective ideas?
I've been coaching U6-U10 for 10 years now. When I started I used consequences like pushups, running, burpies, etc. But that was not effective because usually the entire team wanted to show me how many pushups they could do. What I've found to be most effective is taking away the one thing they love-playing. You break the rule, you sit out. Now, I don't have them sit out for long. Maybe 2 minutes. I go over and have a quick convo, "Hey, Mike. Do you know why you're sitting? You do? Great. Listen. I like you, dude. You're a strong player. We can make you a stronger player if you work at it. But if you keep disrupting/distracting/goofing/etc. you won't get better and you'll just sit out more. I would love you to play more and not sit more. Does that make sense? Great. Go have fun." Then it's done and we don't revisit it unless they do the behavior again. Then its, "Mike. You know the rule. Have a seat." Repeat the talk. Make sure to effusively praise Mike when he does the behavior you want, "Mike! Great job on paying attention to the instructions." "Mike, I saw you really wanting to start doing the Floss. Way to keep that inside. I know that's hard to do. Good job."
I never talk to the parents about behavior unless it really gets out of hand and none of my techniques work. I've found that involving the parents undercuts my role as the leader for the kids and makes them feel like I don't have their back. When it's just me and the team doing our thing and handling our problems I get much stronger buy in from them.
Make sure you are 100% consistent with your rules and consequences and never make your punishments punitive or personal (ie because you're frustrated). The punishment is not because of you, it's because the rules are the rules and they broke the rules the the consequences happen.
I'd love to hear how others handle consequences/behavior.
Any tips for u6s with adhd?
Kid your practices simple, and engaging. Give them responsibilities to occupy them and be imaginative with how you explain your session. Whether you make it a story or a video game style adventure, come up with some themes for your sessions that capture their imagination. Ninjago, Mario, sonic, paw patrol, whatever the kids like, try and theme your session around them and create a narrative that they can be part of.