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The Football Pregame Talk
The Football Pregame Talk
What you say and how you say it when delivering the pre-game speech is a big motivator for your soccer players. Try these coaching tips when talking to the kids before the football game to prepare them for competition:
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Speak in a calm and relaxed manner.
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Be brief.
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Conduct the talk away from any distractions.
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Stress the importance of having fun and displaying good sportsmanship at all times during the game.
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Stay away from overused clichés; speak from the heart to get your point across.
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Avoid pressure phrases like “Let’s score five goals today.” Kids can give you their best effort, but they can’t control the outcome of games.
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Be enthusiastic with your tone of voice and body language. The kids will be more responsive.
