Training Kids The Art of Coaching
Being a parent myself I understand the importance of trying to give your kids the best coaches and mentors available. The following is a guideline I use to teach kids at different age ranges to help them develop success on the court as well as successful life skills to take with them as happy and successful adults
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6-9 years guided discovery
Communication: discovery versus mirroring
Exercise stimulus: Open versus Closed Habits
Goal Confusion: Outcome versus Form
10-13 years learning exploration
Communication: Discovery AND Mirroring
Exercise Stimulus: Open and Closed Habits
Goal Confusion: Outcome AND Form
14 train with application
Communication: Primarily Mirroring
Exercise Stimulus: Open AND Closed Habits
Goal Confusion: Primary Form
Temperament Variances: Coaching and learning styles
1. Delegate: High Motivation/High Skill
2. Inspire: Low Motivation/High Skill
3. Guide: High Motivation/Low Skill
4. Direct: Direct Low Motivation/Low Skill
Guided Discovery
Coordination development is primary focus Biomotor abilities are secondarily gleaned Coordination- not a singular entity
Balance, spatial awareness, kinesthetic differentiation, rhythm, reactivity (acoustical, visual, kinesthetic)
