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How to Easily Build Confidence in Your Players

Rather than greeting players with a simple nod or a standard “Hello”, go the extra mile by greeting them by name and letting them know you’re glad to see them. Remember, kids (and adolescents in particular) frequently feel like they don’t belong.

If your players sense that you are sincerely glad to see them, they will notice – and it will make their day. These positive player emotions will give them encouragement to be there and try their best. Sometimes the most effective coaching techniques are also the simplest.

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