YOUTH SPORTS: And character development
There are 6.5 million youth sports coaches in the U.S. Many of these coaches will have lifelong positive influence on the young people they teach. It is important that along with teaching the fundamental skills of their sport that coaches include player character development as part of their program. One of the things that is unique about coaching youth sports is that it offers numerous instances in practices and games when positive character can be recognized, reinforced and praised.
Listed below are some character traits that are important for success in both sports competition and every day living. Remember, these traits will help make children better players and become more valuable members of society. Many coaches will have useful character traits that they can add to this list.
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