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Setting expectations in youth sports - Would you expect a 7 year-old to sit for an A-level exam?
In youth sports, success is often narrowly defined by wins, scores, and trophies. However, applying adult standards to children's...


Youth Work and Coaching - A match made in heaven
Today I am sharing a topic greatly close to my heart. Perhaps, some of you reading may not be familiar with the youth work profession. I...


The Human behind the Coach
Last week, a good friend shared something with me that kept me thinking. He pointed out that while we often emphasise positive coaching...


The Dark Side of Youth Sports: Entitlement and the Death of Hard Work
Talent alone isn't enough. Overcoming entitlement with resilience and hard work is key to true success in sports and life.


Could Montessori Principles Be the Key to Transforming Coaching?
At first glance, Montessori education and positive coaching might seem worlds apart—one rooted in early childhood education and the other in


Building the 'best' youth football team
During my years in coaching, I have faced several situations in which kids I coach get offered the chance to join other clubs. Most of...


"If you play that bad again, I will not come to see you again" - Parent
A young kid is playing football. Following the match, his father goes to his son and tells him: "If I see you playing this bad again, I...


There is no 'I' in Coach
Most of the time, the term "there is no 'I in team' is used. The importance of putting the communal benefit ahead of personal glory is...


The Power of Words
Words mean power. In sports, I believe that we underestimate the effect that may have on the athlete.


Welcome
Hello there! Welcome to The Positive Coaching Project. This project has been on our minds for quite a long time. There were many...
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