How to Coach Girls

Are you having a tough time coaching a group of giggly, unruly girls? Here are a few tips on how to handle them.

Coaching girls differs from coaching boys. Motivating youngsters in sport has its techniques especially hen it comes to gender.

As a coach you must tap into not only what motivates the individual, but what motivates the group as a unit, especially if it's a team sport.

Sports psychology is worth exploring if you are a full time sports coach proffessional. It will make it much easier to handle people from different backgrounds.

Knowing trends and patterns in sports psychology can prepare you for those moments when everything rests on your motivational speech. If you highlight the right motivators, tell the right stories and speak with the right tone, it could make the difference beteen a losing and a winning team.


Step by Step


If it’s your first day, introduce yourself confidently and be firm, don’t try to be too strict or too lenient. Reward them with some humor for good behavior.


Compliment them and their performance in the sport but don’t do it too much.


Be friendly and personable but don’t let them forget you are the leader and are the coach.


Make them work hard and reward well behaved girls with helping you out.


Create interest for them in the game and encourage them when they feel down.




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