Shane Smith Profile Banner
Shane Smith Profile
Shane Smith

@ShaneSmith197

Followers
20,238
Following
2,614
Media
174
Statuses
2,525

BSc Sports Science. M.A Primary Ed. School teacher. Coach.

Dublin City, Ireland
Joined March 2012
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Pinned Tweet
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
The longer I coach, the more I realise that coaching isn't about making children technically brilliant from a young age. It's more about retaining them playing until a later age.
108
414
5K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Two non negotiables for children in sport. 1. No child should be a sub every week. 2. Every child should be afforded equal game time.
195
388
6K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
To all the coaches who made training possible in 2020 Who pumped balls Who arrived early Who set out cones Who arranged covid forms Who brought hand sanitiser Who managed pods Who brought joy to kids at an uncertain time Who brought friends together again 👏👏👏
47
638
5K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
Saw an u9 girls coach incorporating handstands in the warm up. Was fascinated so asked him was he trying to develop balance/ coordination. No he said, I was fed up telling them to STOP doing them so I just added them in to training😂😂 That's coaching. #commonsense #fun #ABC
63
474
4K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
12 ways to retain more children in sport 1 Know names 2 Say hello 3 Include all 4 Play fun warm ups 5 Smile 6 Allow some free play 7 Reduce overly structured sessions 8 Play small sided games 9 Praise effort 10 Accept mistakes 11 Encourage creativity 12 Remove pressure
60
732
4K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
When the Open was on we dug holes in the field When Wimbledon was on we made a net with a rope When the World cup was on we played 3 & in When the gaa was on we scored points When Tour de France was on we rode bikes Try it all kids, live the Summer dream. Sport is beautiful
42
452
4K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
The longer I coach, the more I realise that successful coaching isn't defined by winning. Its defined by whether the children come back week after week, month after month, year after year.
39
262
3K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
70% of children walk away from sport by age 13 because it's no longer fun. There are parents & coaches who need a good, long, hard chat with themselves.
65
881
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Dennis Bergkamp. The Ajax academy philosophy.
Tweet media one
17
354
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Never forget the late developers Who may take a little longer to flourish Who may be a little smaller & quieter at certain ages Who has to try a bit harder than others But is a great listener And never misses training And loves being there Never forget the late developers
26
236
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
That 5/10 minutes at 6pm when the children arrive for training. When they chat to friends, discuss the schoolday & catch up. When they play chasing or kick a ball. Coaching is also knowing when not to coach. There's a lot of learning going on in that few minutes, let it flow.
26
104
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Coaching kids. 1. Say hello by name 2. Catch them doing well 3. Reinforce positives 4. Keep training simple 5. Be slow to correct 6. Be quick to praise 7. Develop movement 8. Play games 9. Challenge them 10. Afford freedom 11. Encourage imagination 12. Reward effort
22
299
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
The longer I coach, the more I realise that the long-term development of every child is far more important than the short-term success of a few.
26
175
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
Dennis Bergkamp on the Ajax academy philosophy.
Tweet media one
20
329
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Aged 5-9, instead of trying to develop a Rugby player Gaa player Soccer player Runner Basketball player Tennis player Could we develop the Run Jump Hop Throw Catch Skip Kick At this age we're not developing little sports people, we're develop little athletes.
37
294
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Children do not need long warm ups. They do not need long stretching. They do not need slow & controlled movements. They need a few minutes to run around. To have fun. A game of chasing. Multidirectional movement. Some ball contact. They need play to warm up, not drills.
30
201
2K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Coaching the younger ages. 1. Coach the child, not the sport. 2. Coach the movement, not the skill. 3. Coach for play, not the result. 4. Coach for long-term development, not short-term success 5. Coach for all abilities, not a select few 6. Coach with a smile, not a frown
11
265
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Saw an u9 girls coach incorporating handstands in the warm up. Was fascinated so asked was he trying to develop balance/coordination. No he said "I was fed up telling them to STOP doing them so I just added them into training". That's coaching! Tweeted⬆️ 2 years ago,timeless😀
13
99
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
When training kids: We never know what goes on at home We never know the family situation We never know how the day in school was But for 1 hour a wk we could be A father figure A mother figure A role model A listener A confidant Our role often runs deeper than sport
16
268
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
What some parents want 1 Under 6/7 competitions 2 A skill based approach 3 Winning at all costs 4 Elitism 5 A pro career What most children want 1 Meet friends 2 Have fun 3 To play 4 To be included 5 Lifelong participation We've had our turn, let the children have theirs.
13
327
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
12 ways to retain more children in sport 1. Say hello by name 2. Allow free play 3. Smile 4. Small sided games 5. Make it fun 6. Include everyone 7. Give equal opportunity 8. Praise effort 9. Accept mistakes 10. Encourage imagination 11. Applaud creativity 12. Remove pressure
20
218
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
10 things that require zero coaching or playing experience. 1. Saying hello 2. Welcoming them in 3. Chatting to their parents 4. Being easy going 5. Including all 6. Creating a positive environment 7. Playing fun games 8. Knowing their names 9. Smiling 10. Saying goodbye
22
157
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Winning a match for a coach should not take precedence over equal game time for a child.
64
73
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
10 ways to help retain children in sport 1. Smile as they arrive 2. Say hello by name 3. Communicate well with parents 4. Foster a positive environment 5. Compliment effort 6. Use positive talk 7. Catch them doing well 8. Remove pressure 9. Build confidence 10. Include everyone
16
277
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
12 tips when coaching teenagers. A thread. 1. Resist the temptation too get serious too soon. There's no need to drastically transform the coaching philosophy. Some reasons for sports drop out include: A. Change of coach B. Change of coaching philosophy C. Too competitive
57
248
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Weekly hours dedicated to PE & Physical activity in European school curricula. (Spring conference of Sports Science, 2019). Hungary 5 Bulgaria 3 France 3 Germany 3 Greece 3 Portugal 3 Romania 3 Slovakia 3 Spain 2 Latvia 2 Netherlands 2 Malta 2 Ireland 1 Thought provoking data.
48
134
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
First week back training, to all the coaches who. Sent texts Answered queries Pumped balls Organised pods Brought equipment Assisted in form filling Set up training Planned stations Arranged sanitiser Kept everyone safe Brought smiles again You did some job👏👏👏
21
121
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
Senior football team training since mid Jan, haven't touched a ball yet. Have done laps, 400m & 200m runs. Played challenge recently, beaten well. Cue more running, "they weren't fit". Footballs expected to make a return some time in late Feb. Players deserve better than this.
51
98
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
I hope the Sinead Diver story inspires a generation of kids in sport. 10th at the Olympic marathon age 44, having began running age 33. For those who don't make dev squads u15 or don't get a trial u16. Hang in there, you'll seldom regret playing sport, wherever it may take you.
7
142
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
Weeks ago I highlighted -U10 girls doing s&c -U12 boys spinning -U16 boys on a running track for Jan Add to that list -U6s parents requesting a match -U15 boys game finished 0-2 to 0-1 -U14 girls coach looking for GPS We're dealing with children. We have to stop this #GAA
30
196
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
1 year
If we're serious about retaining more teenagers within sports, we could explore the "5 aside culture". No pressure to train or prepare for matches. Just turn up to the club once or twice a week, pick teams & play a small sided match. Pressure free, just play. It's a thought.
58
57
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
More nonsense via DM U12 girls made train against boys by manager to "toughen" them up U8 boy vomiting with nerves prior to a game as manager said it's a "must win" U6 Dad looking for "advanced" coaching for his child For God sake. Just let them smile & play. They're kids
28
123
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
This week I've heard: -An u16 team on a running track for all of Jan -An u10 girls team doing s&c -An under 12 boys team doing spinning. Ludicrous activities for children, can be dangerous & may lead to dehydration. Children are not mini adults, they like to play & have fun
41
129
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Not every child we coach has ambitions to play at the top. Some just enjoy seeing friends, playing & having fun. Our role as coaches is to try our best to facilitate the majority & not just develop the minority. To look at coaching through the lens of the child, it's powerful
17
180
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 months
Team Ireland having a great Olympics. Investing in sport is a sound one. But we need more facilities. More floodlight pitches. More municipal arenas. More tracks & pools. More domes & halls. More public amenities And we need them to be open, accessible & available to all
31
79
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
The 99% or the 1%?. Out of every 100 children in the club, stats indicate that just 1 will play sport at a high adult level. So maybe a new years resolution. Spend less time trying to make the good children great & more time trying to make the average children good.
28
210
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Parents. You know those coaches who train your child Who juggle work/family Who set up training Who mark pitches Who txt you Who wash jerseys Theyd like your help They'd like if u put the phone down If you skipped your walk They dont care if you never played They'd love help
13
330
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
DM I received. "I'm struggling to coach boys/girls aged 4-6, Any tips?" Remove the idea of coaching Add in the idea of playing Remove the structure Add in the chaos Remove the sport specifics Add in multiball challenges Remove the skills Add in fun games 4-6 is PLAY😀
34
148
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
1 year
The longer I coach, the more I realise that 10 children winning regularly is not more important than 20 children playing regularly.
22
105
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Our role as coaches to children in sport. To create a positive environment where we keep as many as possible for as long as possible. Thats success.
14
165
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
If you coach kids, 7 tips ⬇️ 1 Less telling more doing 2 Less linear more multi directional 3 Less drills more play 4 Less lecturing more discovering 5 Less standing around more moving around 6 Less large sided games more small sided games 7 Less structure more freedom
28
200
1K
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
10 coaching tips to take into 2022.... 1. Be patient 2. Reinforce the positives 3. Be slow to correct 4. Be quick to praise 5. Value effort 6. Encourage creativity 7. Play is integral 8. Children are not mini adults 9. Success has many forms 10. Catch them doing good
3
194
971
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Coaching children: Movement before skills Chaos before structure Multi directional before linear Games before drills Problem solving before instructions Participation before results Development before winning Creativity before conforming
12
155
947
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
10 coaching tips to take into 2023 1. Be patient 2. Reinforce the positives 3. Be slow to correct 4. Be quick to praise 5. Value effort 6. Encourage creativity 7. Play is integral 8. Children are not mini adults 9. Success has many forms 10. Catch them doing good
7
183
944
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
Children should not be giving up sport because of -Insufficient game time -They're always a sub -Coach is too intense -Results matter -Its overly competitive -Training isn't fun Give opportunity, give confidence, empower them & be patient. They're children, not mini adults.
18
209
943
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
The sooner the better we move away from the model of sports organisations who neglect the 99% in order to pursue the success of less than 1%. Our philosophy for children in sport should include keeping as many as possible for as long as possible. That's success.
23
115
945
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Parents & coaches at childrens matches. 1 The ref will make mistakes 2 Everyone does 3 Accept decisions 4 Show respect 5 Set a good example 6 See the bigger picture 7 The players are children 8 Have a sense of perspective 9 Relax on the sidelines 10 Let the referee referee
17
166
924
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
1 year
10 non-negotiables on game day for children in sport. 1. Fun warm ups 2. Shorter team talks 3. Respecting the ref 4. Equal game time 5. Quieter sidelines 6. Rotating positions 7. Remove pressure to win 8. Encourage imagination 9. Catch them doing well 10. Applaud effort
39
128
918
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
12 ways to retain more children in sport 1. Say hello by name 2. Allow free play 3. Smile 4. Small sided games 5. Make it fun 6. Include everyone 7. Give equal opportunity 8. Praise effort 9. Accept mistakes 10. Encourage imagination 11. Applaud creativity 12. Remove pressure
14
179
917
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
With a return to sport on the horizon, its worth considering that not all the children we coach have ambitions to play at the top. Some simply enjoy the social aspect, playing fun games & meeting friends. Our role is to facilitate the majority, not to only develop the minority
18
127
910
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
We need to move away from drills based coaching where children are standing in a line behind a cone waiting for a turn. And move towards a game based coaching environment where children are moving around, making decisions and are continously involved.
28
82
914
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
1 year
Early 2000s Belgium FA analysed 1500 games 2 of their findings 1. Some children at u8 & u9 touched the ball twice in 30 mins 2. Too much emphasis was placed on winning & not enough on development A restructure began that included smaller sided games There's learning here..
25
127
909
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
The sudden fascination with 5km runs! Running in 20 mins, 30 mins, 40 mins, 50 mins, 60 mins or even more. No matter how slow you think you run, you're up, you're out & you're moving. Running is often nicer when you run for the pure joy & not for the time.
12
42
906
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
10 ways to develop children in sport. 1. Equal game time 2. No pressure 3. Limit overcoaching technically 4. Encourage risk taking 5. Play problem solving games 6. Facilitate free play 7. Make it fun 8. Applaud creativity 9. Include all 10. Accept mistakes
13
162
889
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
Some stats from GAA reports over the last few years. -25% finished playing by age 12 -29% finished playing by age14 -Almost 1/3 finished playing by u16/18 -75% drop out between ages of 21-26 in Gaelic football & 60% hurling/camogie Thought provoking. Can we do better?
79
186
883
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
5 reasons why children shouldn't be leaving sport: 1 Insufficient gametime 2 Always a sub 3 Its too serious 4 Not fun 5 Too competitive 5 reasons that can help children remain in sport: 1 Equal gametime 2 Equal opportunity 3 A relaxed environment 4 Positive coaching 5 Fun
29
120
881
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Sport for children is so much more than what happens on the pitch. It can teach values like sharing, empathy & resilience. It teaches coping skills through winning & losing. Its seeing other peoples perspective. There's a great depth to sport that goes way beyond results.
9
128
845
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
The best way to develop players is to develop coaches.
14
97
817
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Age 5-10, instead of developing a Rugby player Footballer Basketball player Tennis player Etc.. Can we develop the Run Jump Hop Throw Catch Skip At this age, we're not developing sport specific athletes. We're developing an array of movement patterns through play.
18
103
809
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
There's a normalised acceptance in coaching that we should play a match at the end of training. When in fact, its ok to play a match at the beginning of training.
36
20
808
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Coaches, keep it simple. We dont need: 100 cones Strategically placed grids Complicated drills Confusing games Over coaching technically We do need: Simple games Self directed learning Repetition of skills Fun related coaching No pressure Some chaos Lots of mistakes
16
158
793
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
The "best" player now may not be the best player in a few yrs. The "weaker" player now may be the best player in a few yrs. Predicting future success remains difficult. Simply, we don't know. So we must continue to equally develop the majority & not just the small minority.
19
122
790
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
When the children we coach now, look back & reflect on how they were coached. They may or may not remember the training, the matches, the wins & the losses. But they will always remember how you made them feel & the confidence you gave them. We should never lose sight of this.
16
136
768
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
10 things that require zero coaching or playing experience. 1. Welcoming with a smile 2. Knowing their names 3. Chatting to their parents 4. Including all 5. Positive talk 6. Giving confidence 7. Playing fun games 8. Rotating subs 9. Giving equal gametime 10. Saying well done
7
121
767
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Things to avoid when coaching children: 🤜Long runs 🤜Large sided games 🤜Aggressive instructions 🤜Long lines 🤜Demanding silence 🤜Long warm ups 🤜Long stretching 🤜Emphasising only winning 🤜Being too serious 🤜Over coaching technically 🤜Thinking it's about you
13
187
756
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Most children DONT like at training: Too much competition Long warm ups Team captains Said captains picking teams Coach talking too much Said coach shouting Confusing drills Too few footballs Team talks Queing Large sided games 1 dominant player Insufficient play Favouritism
24
118
749
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
The longer I coach, the more I realise that not all children come training with ambitions to play at the top.
34
44
753
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
In your club for every 1 child that progresses to play at a high level of sport there'll probably be 99 more who in future could be club Chairman Treasurer Grounds person Coaching officer Secretary Coach Liaison officer Club delegate Everyone has a role to play.
7
166
733
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Had a refreshing chat with an u12 coach "We had 13 players in a big league game, 11 aside. The 2 subs never miss training & always try hard, great lads. Halftime & game level. I brought them on, took my own son off. We lost, everyone played, its important" What a message👌
31
70
732
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
2019 tweet rewind⬇️ Things to avoid when coaching children: 🤜Long runs 🤜Large sided games 🤜Aggressive instructions 🤜Long lines 🤜Demanding silence 🤜Long warm ups 🤜Long stretching 🤜Only winning 🤜Being too serious 🤜Over coaching technically 🤜Thinking it's about you
9
205
716
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Coaching children. Strive for effort, not results Strive for their best, not the win Strive for creativity, not conforming Strive for chaotic movement, not linear Strive for retention, not trophies Strive for inclusion, not exclusion Strive for progression, not perfection
4
146
701
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
When we were kids Long evenings Freshly cut grass Jumpers for goalposts A foul is a foul, freekick given Near the goal, a peno Arguments settled quickly, play on No tactics No instructions No ref, rules are rules Play by them or its spoiled for everyone Glorious days
23
46
703
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Things you love to see at childrens matches. ✅Quieter sidelines ✅Respect for refs/opponents ✅Positive parents ✅Equal game time ✅Relaxed coaches ✅Encouragement ✅Equal opportunity ✅Smaller sided games ✅Roll on roll/off subs ✅An irrelevance to winning or losing
28
131
700
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
Age 5-10, instead of developing a Rugby player Gaa player Soccer player Basketball player Tennis player Can we develop the Run Jump Hop Throw Catch Skip At this age we're not developing sport specific athletes, we're developing an array of movement patterns through play
20
117
697
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
If we are serious about retaining more children in sport we could consider the following. 1. Smaller sided games at training 2. Smaller sided games on match day 3. Modifications of pitch size 4. Equal game time for all 5. Less emphasis on results 6. More emphasis on effort
30
99
694
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
There is a deep rooted, cultural & often unhealthy obsession within the #GAA on 1. Fitness 2. Running 3. Training There needs to be more of a modern, healthy obsession with 1. Skills 2. Small sided games 3. Practice Nobody wants to run without a ball, that's athletics.
15
84
682
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
As we slowly return to sport its worth remembering that not all the kids we coach are driven with ambitions to play at the top. Some just simply want to meet their friends, play, run around & have a laugh. Our role is to facilitate them all. Not just the best.
12
102
682
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Some pet hates at training 1 Unnecessary running 2 Wet bibs 3 Long warm ups 4 Too few ball contacts 5 Laps 6 Talking ban while stretching 7 Confusing drills 8 Starting late 9 Too few footballs 10 Standing around 11 Coach talking too much 12 A ban on laughter
29
85
678
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Popular tweet in 2019⬇️ Age 5-9, instead of developing a Rugby player Gaa player Soccer player Runner Basketball player Tennis player Can we develop the Run Jump Hop Throw Catch Skip At this age we're not developing little sports people, we're develop little athletes
11
136
674
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
That sideline parent at under 10 who Is abusive to the referee Gives their child €5 per goal Argues with other coaches Is abusive to other parents Only cares for winning Wants to relive their career Can only see their child You're helping no-one & embarrassing yourself.
25
99
667
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
With matches this weekend, a few things worth considering. Children should not be giving up sport because: -They're always a sub -The coach is too serious -They're afraid to make a mistake -Winning matters -It's not fun Remember, it's sport, they're children & it's just play.
14
119
668
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Training 6-8 year old girls recently, I use the word training loosely. It's often like trying to control a swarm of runaway wasps😂 Handstands, cartwheels, chaos, running, chats. Occasionally skills break out😀 But they were happy. And really, that's all that matters.
25
43
663
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
✅What most kids want at training -Fun games -To see friends -Skill development -Positive language -Ball contact -Opportunity to score -To be included ❌What most kids DONT want at training -Lack of fun -Too serious -Fitness runs -Long lines -Large sided games -To be excluded
9
134
650
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
6 years
What children want when they go training A positive coach A hello & a smile To see their friends To meet new ones To have fun To play games To kick lots of ball To feel wanted To feel valued What adults want when they go training. See list above #peopleskills #coaching
2
118
650
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
11 months
The longer I coach, the more I realise that the retention of children on your team is a pretty good barometer of success.
18
56
637
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Sport is littered with late developers. Who had a great person coach them. Who encouraged them. Who coached the child & not the sport. Who thought longterm development as opposed to short term success. Good people make good coaches. We should never lose sight of this.
3
72
619
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
15 months ago with 50 followers I sheepishly tweeted about coaching kids & the importance of meeting their needs in sport. Today I hit 8k followers! Thank you all kindly for tweets/comments. We'll continue to strive for play, fun & friendship as they're at the core of coaching.
14
7
605
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
Back training soon. Some Do's & Dont's Do -Take it slow -Make it fun -Maximise ball contact -Make it enjoyable -Let them chat -Positively challenge them -Include all Dont -Rush into it -Overtrain -Aim for fitness -Be intense -Talk too much -Overcoach -Catch up on lost time
6
89
603
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
We need to stop imposing adult style warm ups on children in sport. For most children, warm ups are simply an opportunity for more play. And we should afford them that opportunity.
18
34
598
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
That time of the year. To the coaches who made sport possible in 2021. Who were there first every week Who smiled Who reassured parents Who set out cones Who brought hand sanitiser Who brought joy to children at an uncertain time Who brought friends together again 👏👏
5
95
598
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
1 year
10 reasons why smaller sided games work for children in sport. 1. More ball contact 2. More decision making 3. More goals 4. More inclusion 5. More involvement 6. More skill development 7. More game sense 8. More creativity 9. More enjoyment 10. More playing
11
96
589
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
38% of girls & 39% of boys suggest that a lack of fun is the biggest reason for dropping out of sports (Keeley & Carchia, 2016) As coaches, there are many things beyond our control. But incorporating fun at training is mostly within our control, should we wish to do so.
17
132
585
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
3 years
When you arrive home from work at 5.30pm, you've got 20 u9s or u10s to coach at 6pm & you've nothing planned. We've all been there! ✅6:00-6.10pm:Free play ✅6.10-6.20pm:Chasing games ✅6.20-7:00pm: 5 aside 4 teams 2 pitches 10/12 min matches 3 matches each Simple is good.
6
33
585
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
Scenario 1: U10 coach chooses elite group of 20 players Scenario 2: U10 coach facilitates development of 40 players Dropoff is approx 30% by u14. Coach 1 has 14 players & coach 2 still has 28 players If we involve more we retain more, it's a choice.
28
92
575
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
When childrens sport becomes overly competitive, it becomes exclusive When it becomes exclusive, it becomes less inclusive When it becomes less inclusive, we see less children playing And that's the dropout Our role, keep as many as possible involved for as long as possible
14
158
561
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
1 year
10 ways to help retain children in sport 1. Smile as they arrive 2. Say hello by name 3. Communicate well with parents 4. Foster a positive environment 5. Compliment effort 6. Use positive talk 7. Catch them doing well 8. Remove pressure 9. Build confidence 10. Include everyone
9
104
570
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Summer time kids Are ye climbing trees? Staying out til dusk? Playing under street lamps? Hiding behind walls? Making goals from fresh cut grass? Swimming? Taking bus trips? Getting chased? Knocking on doors & hiding? Asking for 5 more mins? Summer as a kid, magical
12
73
560
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
5 years
Concerning: U15s in a room for over an hour doing video analysis 12v12 training game at u9, 1 ball U14s doing a 4 wk "fitness block" of running U16, 52 cones used in warm up, lasting 50 mins I often think we need to simply get back to basics. Kick, move, shoot, play, smile
25
60
549
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
2 years
Childrens sport returns after Summer. 1. Catch them doing well 2. Encourage their strengths 3. Be slow to correct 4. Be quick to praise 5. Instruct less 6. Praise effort 7. Encourage imagination 8. Applaud mistakes 9. Accept different levels 10. Accommodate everyone
18
110
551
@ShaneSmith197
Shane Smith
4 years
👉Never seen as many parents kicking ball with their kids 👉Never seen as many kids cycling/scooting 👉Never seen as many people do kind gestures 👉Never seen as many families out walking 👉Never seen as many people jogging Lifes important things are everywhere we look.
7
56
543