Middle School Coaches Shall Understand

• Students have varying levels of ability, and coaches need to present a developmentally appropriate program for students.
• Positive encouragement is the strongest tool for learning.
• Coaches should provide a safe environment for kids to “risk” and grow.
• Activities should be meaningful and fun.
• Fundamentals and practice are the building blocks for a successful athlete.
• Coaches are a key role model.
• Every team member’s responsibility is to encourage one another.
• Today’s superstar could be tomorrow’s bench warmer and vice versa.
• The importance of commitment and responsibility.