This year I was asked to coach 5th and 6th grade summer softball. It was a great learning experience and I gain a lot from this summer.
- Have a parent meeting and set clear guidelines and expectations.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help during practice. Parents can hit, catch or toss so that more kids can be participating at one time.
- Don't assume anything.
- Be clear and kind.
- Ask your players to explain their thinking.
- Ask questions.
- Listen
- Spend 1:1 time talking with each player.
- Spend 1:1 time on player development.
- Some kids will go home and be told everything they did wrong, some kids will go home and be told everything was great. Know which kid is which and be intentional with your words to each.
- Be organized.
- Be early.
- Set the tone.
- Set clear routines and expectations.
- Practice and model everything you want them to do.
- Say more positives than negatives.
- Players often do not see their progress the same as you.
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