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Improve your teams training with the Buddy System concept!
10/6/2009

By David Jacobson
Positive Coaching Alliance


Keep your players’ “Emotional Tanks” full to help them Improve their conditioning, “gel” as a team, and perform better together on the field.

One obstacle most coaches have to face is that the majority of youth athletes love to play in the games, but don’t necessary enjoy the training and practices that go along with that. The problem we as coaches consistently must overcome is how to continually keep mundane practices up-tempo, fulfilling, and challenging.

The tough part is that the training and practices are essential to success on the field, and young athletes may not always understand that fact. In this month’s feature, Responsible Sports and youth sports expert, Positive Coaching Alliance, share training and conditioning tips and advice including:

  • How the “Buddy System” can improve team camaraderie and challenge players
  • The concept of “Just Right Challenges”
  • Additional trainings ideas such as Positive Charting and Winners circle
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