The main objectives of this course is to make coaches aware of the the development milestones that athletes or player go through growing from 6 to 12 year old. It aims to ensure that coach understands the physical, cognitive (mental), social and emotional development pathways of the child and how these issues can affect each child’s love for and participation in sport.
This course is a course presenting more critical information to an aspiring expert in juvenile coaching as it presents all the background information on the physical, cognitive, social and emotion development of the children needed by the coach who wishes to be successful as a coach of juvenile sports participants or performers.
Course Topics
Introduction to the course
The Athletic Ability Gene Lottery
Fundamentals of Coaching Children
Understanding the Development Milestones
Understanding of and Coaching Approach to 6 and 7 Year Olds
Understanding of and Coaching Approach to 8 Year Olds
Understanding of and Coaching Approach to 9 Year Olds
Understanding of and Coaching Approach to 10 Year Olds
Understanding of and Coaching Approach to 11 Year Olds
Understanding of and Coaching Approach to 12 Year Olds
Conclusion for the Coach