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n i Building ^4l>% t % MiL I•'flk.' i ■> :<>• A healthy sclf-eoncepi is nccessan in order to achieve success in both sports and life and it’s based on having self-esteem and confidence. Self-esteem a*fers to a person liking himself or herself and confidence is believing in one s abilit> to do things The frjllowing are some methods for coaches to develijp selfesteem in their players: # greet the childaai individually by name upon their arrival at practice or a game. Tell them that yt)u are glad to see thein.’lliis will make the child feel both welctimed and special. •children must know that they will be accepted as people with no conditions attached. 'Hie coach must separate childrens’ athletic success from their value as people, and mu.st be patient with the children. I’lie coach should talk to the children and Ih* a good listener Show the chikiren warmth, laugh with them, and play with them. # emphasi/e to the children that they should expect only their (relaxed) best - not what others expect of themselves. It is important for children to learn to expect of tl'.emselves only the best they can give. •teach the children to use statements that make them feel giKKl about themsches and lo think positiveh. Set ;iside some practice time during which the childaii say things to themselves like "I feel good’’, 'I like myseir, or rm a g(KKl person." # for many reasons, some children feel awkwari! or self- conscious. lack body coordination, or are shy. livery child is different and needs that extra liitle bit of consideration Ihe suj^portive attitudes of the coach, other children, and parents will help such children feel significant, (iive partici|xmts with lesser talent leadership roles. •never chastise a c hild either privately or publicly. If discipline is necessary, he firm yet positive.Also, be aware of your b<Kly language, (lestures aiul/or facial expressions comey messages. 3 Youth Sporlft Joum,il i Initial Issut teem confidence IhefoUotrin}* are some tips for developittf^ conpdence: % create successful experiences for child»-<*n because not all children perform at the same level, \ou must set reali.stic staiularils for each child. A child may say "I can t do this" or the\ ma> he afraiil to tr\ particular skills or acti\ ities. In such cases, it may be necessary to devise some drills that the child succeeds at and. therefore.gi\e the child the confidence to take new risks for example, an ovenveight child ma\ not be able to run as quickly as others in track and field. Shorter d»*Aances and personal performance times may have to be established first. #our children do not need a sport system based the "all- or-nothing" principle.'fhey require a progressive system that gives them the opportunity to participate and to learn and grow through sport.'fhere is a great deal of variety that can be used in designing such a system It require s only the will of our sport leaders to design it and the patience of our coaches to implement it •teach in progressive steps l or instance, when teaching children to pass in soccer, make sure that they can pass succe.ssfulb before making it more difficult with a defender When the defeiuler is in position, he or she should offer only passive resistance before progressing to active resistance or tr> ing to steal the ball. if necessary, cite examples successful athletes who had roblems in sports when they ere children. If there is a successful athlete in the area, have him or ner come and talk to the children For example, if a child is awkward because of iH ing too tall, you might try to locate (or at least mention) a uccessful atlilcte who had the ame experiences as a child, i have children remember successful experiences. Fhey w ill have both successful and , unsucceNsful experiences. Instead of dwelling on the negative, get them to think about the positive. y 1 t./II I