{"id":54,"date":"2008-06-10T00:42:32","date_gmt":"2008-06-10T00:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2025-08-08T05:33:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:33:50","slug":"the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding A Youth Coach With A Coaching Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/youth-sports-an-athletes-emotional-tank.jpg\" alt=\"Youth Sports Psychology\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/youth-sports-an-athletes-emotional-tank.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/youth-sports-an-athletes-emotional-tank-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embracing_a_Coaching_Philosophy\"><\/span>Embracing a Coaching Philosophy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#Embracing_a_Coaching_Philosophy\" >Embracing a Coaching Philosophy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#But_first_an_importance_announcement%E2%80%A6\" >But first an importance announcement&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#%E2%80%9CThe_key_is_to_create_passion_and_love_while_teaching_the_right_techniques_and_fundamentals%E2%80%9D_he_says\" >&#8220;The key is to create passion and love while teaching the right techniques and fundamentals,&#8221; he says.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#Its_a_good_idea_to_interview_coaches_before_placing_your_child_on_their_teams\" >It&#8217;s a good idea to interview coaches before placing your child on their teams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#If_your_young_athlete_displays_the_following_kind_of_behavior_consider_removing_him_or_her_from_the_team_and_finding_a_new_coach\" >If your young athlete displays the following kind of behavior, consider removing him or her from the team and finding a new coach:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#Related_Articles_on_Youth_Sports\" >Related Articles on Youth Sports:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-importance-of-finding-a-youth-coach-with-a-coaching-philosophy\/#Help_Young_Athletes_Boost_Confidence_in_Sports\" >Help Young Athletes Boost Confidence in Sports!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent survey by Youth Football USA, 69 percent of respondents said that their main concern was the <strong>quality of youth coaches<\/strong>, says Joe Bouffard, active director of Youth Football USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey respondents had good reason to be concerned, he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_first_an_importance_announcement%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>But first an importance announcement&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We put the final touches on our newest <strong>mental game program for sports parents, youth coaches, and young athletes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a project we&#8217;ve been developing over the past six months based on our survey of over 700 sports parents and youth coaches. We&#8217;re in the final stages of testing right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Kids&#8217; Sports Psychology for more information&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back to the importance of finding a <strong>coach with a philosophy<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;The big frustration with youth sports coaches is getting volunteers who can teach the technical sport-blocking for offensive linemen or tackling, for example,&#8221;<\/em> Bouffard says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, it&#8217;s critical that youth coaches aim to instill in their young athletes a love and passion for sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_key_is_to_create_passion_and_love_while_teaching_the_right_techniques_and_fundamentals%E2%80%9D_he_says\"><\/span>&#8220;The key is to create passion and love while teaching the right techniques and fundamentals,&#8221; he says.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a parent, it&#8217;s your job to understand a coach&#8217;s philosophy and style before choosing him or her to coach your child. You want to learn as much as possible about your children&#8217;s teachers; you should feel the same way about coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s critical for a coach to<strong> embrace a philosophy<\/strong>, says Bouffard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;You may have the greatest playbook in the world. But you need to know how you are going to teach it and organize your practices,&#8221;<\/em> says Bouffard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_a_good_idea_to_interview_coaches_before_placing_your_child_on_their_teams\"><\/span>It&#8217;s a good idea to interview coaches before placing your child on their teams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask about their philosophy. How do they handle playing time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is their child on the team, and if so, what&#8217;s their philosophy about coaching their own kids?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out if the league has checked out the coach&#8217;s background to ensure he or she has no police record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also a good idea to attend one or two of the coach&#8217;s practices and see him or her or in action-especially if your child is young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you place your child on a team, watch out for signs that your child is not enjoying the team (probably due to the coaching).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_young_athlete_displays_the_following_kind_of_behavior_consider_removing_him_or_her_from_the_team_and_finding_a_new_coach\"><\/span>If your young athlete displays the following kind of behavior, consider removing him or her from the team and finding a new coach:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your young athlete becomes withdrawn and quiet around the coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your child is fearful and scared of going to practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The child or teen plays tentatively and won&#8217;t take risks around the coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The young athlete says the coach berates him or her for making mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles-on-hockey-mental-game\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_on_Youth_Sports\"><\/span>Related Articles on Youth Sports:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/help-athletes-trust-the-training\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/sports-parents-why-sports-kids-needs-great-coaching\/\"><strong>Sports Parents: Why Sports Kids Need Great Coaching<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-interview-and-choose-the-right-coach\/\"><strong>How To Interview And Choose The Right Coach<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/tips-for-finding-the-best-coaches\/\"><strong>Tips For Finding The Best Coaches: They Should Instill Love Of Playing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-f49818fa-7c7a-4ee3-b5ee-66581aad2c71\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Young_Athletes_Boost_Confidence_in_Sports\"><\/span>Help Young Athletes Boost Confidence in Sports!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ultimate-sports-parent-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ultimate-sports-parent-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Sports Parent\" class=\"wp-image-11157\" style=\"width:167px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every day, we receive letters from parents like you who want their children and teens to excel in sports. 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The survey respondents had good reason to be concerned, he says. 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