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Strategies
A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators
Volume 31, 2018 - Issue 4
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Coaches' Corner

Kids Are Leaving the Game They Once Loved: What Can Coaches Do?

Pages 50-53 | Published online: 06 Jul 2018
 

Abstract

The “win at all cost” attitude shown by many youth sport coaches has caused many kids to drop out of sports. This article presents tips on how coaches can contribute toward their players' development of life skills, leading to increased enjoyment of the game, team unity and ultimately team success.

Notes

Readers are encouraged to send “Coach's Corner” submissions to Strategies Managing Editor Thomas Lawson at [email protected].

The purpose to the Coach's Corner column is to feature short articles about one specific, coaching lesson that readers can immediately implement with their team. Articles should contain a brief introduction, followed by quick-hitting information such as bullet points or lists. Submissions should not exceed 1,000–1,500 words (or roughly four typed, double-spaced pages).

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Notes on contributors

Missy West

Missy West ([email protected]) is a motivational speaker on The Benefit of Sports Participation, a National High School Hall of Fame inductee, a Duke University Women's Basketball Alumna 2001 and a former collegiate basketball coach achieving numerous conference coach of the year honors including one of eight nominees up for National Coach of the Year in 2013.

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