Coaching young people is undoubtedly a very rewarding experience; indeed, contributing to a young person’s social, emotional and physical development and growth is one of life’s privileges.
However, it would be naive to believe this is a straightforward process!
There are times when the behaviour of young people can be trying, wearing and even threatening to both you as the coach and other performers. This guide will help identify the range of unwanted behaviours coaches commonly face and why these behaviours arise. It will also look at ways to create a positive coaching climate for everyone involved in sessions, before considering the strategies for dealing with unacceptable behaviours.
UK Coaching Participation Team
About the Author:
The UK Coaching Participation Team is relentlessly passionate about getting more people active. Brimming with energy and abundant of ideas, we’re sharing over 50 years of combined experience in coaching, teaching, leading, activating, educating, engaging and keeping people active. We strive to create the habit in children, sustain the habit in young people and adults and change the habit for people to reconnect positively with sport and physical activity.