Any coaches out there?
By ladyljs
@ladyljs (1303)
United States
July 29, 2007 7:47pm CST
We are getting ready to start our new season tomorrow! As always, I have great expectations from our girls, but I often feel as though I am tough on them.
I don't allow ridicule or making anyone feel less than the others...and I expect everyone to pull their own weight. I push them if I know that they can perform and expect them to give their all at each practice.
I know that the girls respect me, and even come and give me hugs....but it is so out of character for me to be rough and tough, and I have even gone home feeling like a real bully at times. But, as a competition team, we have to push our girls and let them experience the satisfaction of knowing that they did their very best.
Do you coach any type of team and how do you approach it?
2 responses
@cowgirl03051979 (918)
• United States
25 Oct 11
i am not yet a cheerleading coach but i would like to become one i just am not sure about how to go about becoming a coach and i think i may still be too young (i am nineteen years old) but i was a cheerleader for eight years so i have alot of expierence in the sport i always get excited when a new season starts i think with the reputation cheerleaders have and since i was one i know how they act i think all cheerleaders need a tough coach...someone that is going to get them into shape and make them behave right
@Britt17 (46)
• United States
1 Feb 10
I completely understand what you are saying! I coach an young team (age range 6-11) and there are some days when I feel like I have yelled the entire practice. I try to be aware of when things are getting too negative and the girls are getting discouraged and make it a point to pull them back up by noting something positive that they did or giving encouragement. But also remember that you are being tough on them because you want them to be the best they can be. I have their best interests in mind, want them to be confident and want them to accomplish things. Winning isn't everything but they aren't going to feel very good about themselves if they take last place at every competition. I push them to be the best they can be and try to recognize when they are giving me their best (even if it isn't quite what I'm looking for).
P.S. I know this response is late, but I am new to mylot and thought I'd take a chance that you are still coaching. Am looking for more cheerleading discussions because that is what I spend most of my time doing.
