'Why' is an essential part of the coaching equation

Coaching tip: teaching children ‘why’ is an essential part of the equation: 

• Engage minds 

• Build IP: strategic and tactical comprehension – on-field decision making!

• Underpins technical development

Children are very curious and respond well to meaning.  Experience tells me that there is a 'sweet spot' between talk and activity, but the time spent building understanding is generally underdone.  Children, just like adults, don't love to be lectured so formulate information in the form of questions.