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SEVERAL STUDIES HAVE IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING "TRUTHS" ABOUT CHILDREN
AND SPORTS:
Reproduced from: Ewing, M. E. & Seefeldt, V. (1990)
- Fun is pivotal; If it isn't "fun", young people won't play
a sport
- Skill development is a crucial aspect of fun; it is more
important than winning even among the best athletes.
- The most rewarding challenges of sports are those that lead
to self-knowledge.
- Intrinsic rewards (self-knowledge that grows out of self-competition)
are more important in creating lifetime athletes than are extrinsic
rewards (victory or attention from others)
Parent's Code of Conduct:
Help make your child's soccer experience a pleasant and enjoyable
one by following these simple guidelines. After all, we want
to teach them how to play the game, have fun, and "Love the Game".
Simplified Laws of Soccer:
Soccer does not have "rules" - instead there are "laws". There
are only 17 of them. Check these out so you have a good understanding
of the game.
Small-Sided Soccer Games:
Maybe you have heard about this before....What are they, why does
US Youth Soccer recommend them, and how will it work? (Must be using
Internet Explorer 6.0 to view this file).
Children's Poem: Something
to help us all keep things in perspective...remember, it's all about
having fun!
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