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Discover how to infuse fun into youth sports with our comprehensive guide from the Coach's Clinic. Understand Webster's definition of fun as a source of amusement and enjoyment and learn how this applies to sports within the MYSL community. We emphasize the importance of creating an enjoyable experience for players and parents alike, fostering friendships and competition among young Muslims. Coaches play a pivotal role in ensuring fun through effective warm-ups, equal playing time, and positive encouragement, making sports a joyful journey for all.
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What is Fun? • Webster’s Definition: • Something that provides amusement, enjoyment or playfulness • How does this apply to sports and the MYSL? • We want player and parents to enjoy the experience • We want the players to play with other Muslims, form new and lasting friendships • Show our young that Muslims can compete and have FUN too • Coach’s role • You Are the FUN • You Are the Enjoyment Factor • You Are the Key
Before the game Be on time, be prepared Inject fun in the warm-up Jumping Jacks Follow the leader Alternate between kids leading stretches During the Game Equal playing times Attendance sheet Parent to assist to ensure Encouragement High fives Tell them when they do good Use positive language Remember its NOT about you* After the Game Cheers Rewards Stamps Candy/ Ideas and Resources (Under 10)
Before the game Be on time, be prepared Inject fun in the warm-up Alternate between kids leading stretches Leapfrog Monkey in the middle During the Game Equal playing times Encouragement (while maintaining competitive spirit) Tell them when they do good Use positive language Remember its NOT about you* After the Game Shake hands with the team 5 - 10 team huddle Listen to the team, make sure they have a forum to express themselves. Ask them (each player should have a min) What did we do good? Where we need to improve Ask the team to give ideas for the next practice Ideas and Resources (Over 10)
Additional Resources • Resources • Coach’s Handout • MYSL coaches, your convener • Online • http://www.soccerxpert.com/u6-u8-soccer-drills.aspx