The following is taken from Balance is Better's most recent eNewsletter.

Youth sport is a time when children can learn new skills, make friends and have fun. For many young athletes, their coaches are their first introduction to working with someone outside of their family. It is important that these coaches are able to create a positive and transformative experience for the young athletes they work with. Below we’ve outlined five signs of a transformative youth sports coach. 

5 signs that your coach is a transformative youth sport coach: 

Sign 1 – They are a continuous learners Read: What can coaches learn from Steve Kerr? 

Sign 2 – They are interested in developing the person (not just the sportsperson) Read: Creating an environment for youth to flourish as a coach 

Sign 3 – They know how to work with and develop all athletes (not just the best) Read: Shaping the game 

Sign 4 - They coach so that they aren't their athletes' last coach Get the e-guide: How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy 

Sign 5 - They purposefully develop their athletes' character Watch: How can coaches transform their athletes' character strengths into productive results?

Article added: Tuesday 14 June 2022