Trust
Laatst gewijzigd 3 november 2017
Omschrijving
What is confidence?
The belief in one’s own abilities.
Young athletes must have confidence in their abilities on and off the court. Help them build their confidence by structuring practices appropriately so they have ample time to practice a skill. The more they practice, the greater the chance they will succeed, and the higher their confidence will climb. Create a culture where athletes not only have confidence in their own abilities, but with each other. Remember to comment regularly on all the positive things that your athlete is doing and offer encouragement and advice on what they can improve on.
Get everyone involved! Ensure that all the kids get equal playing time. This will allow them to all develop their skills and to realize that even if they are making mistakes, they are still going to play. Intentionally make at least one positive comment to each athlete during practice and games – this will boost their confidence further. Don’t forget: Positivity is contagious!
| Confidence | No confidence |
| positive feedback | Harsh criticism |
| Equal playing time | ‘Benchwarmer’ |
| Complimenting others on a job well done | Making fun of other people’s mistakes |
| Keeping things simple | Tackling too many complex tasks |
| Concentrating on the positives | Dwelling on the negatives |
Leerpunten
- Structure your practice
- Give players equal playing time
- Give positive feedback, especially when things go wrong