‘Why don’t you get the cones out and show us?’
Coaching kids means learning to communicate simply—and celebrate the moments when they teach you something. This story’s about formations, cones… and a captain with a great idea.
So You Want to Coach Kids’ Football?
When I took over coaching my son’s U11 football team, I thought it would just be cones and a whistle. Turns out there’s a whole checklist of courses, responsibilities and lessons I didn’t expect.
Am I shouting too much?
How much shouting is too much when coaching kids? A few thoughts on learning, letting go, and using your voice to build the game.
Setting a Challenge: 3 Passes, One Game, and a Lot to Learn
A simple challenge, three passes in a row, helped me rethink how I coach during games. It wasn’t just for the kids. It helped me learn too.