Hugh’s talk will exhibit both his love for coaching and that of sport. He will share his growth from a “”win-at-all-costs”” coach that …
source
45 thoughts on “Youth in Sport – Keeping Kids in The Game | Hugh McDonald | TEDxLangleyED”
Comments are closed.
I coach kids, I want them to learn a love for sports! The champions will get what they need, but 90% of the kids I coach will never win a race. I want them all to go on with a love of the adventure and challenges sports bring. I spend a lot more time teaching fun bike skills, than genuine race strategy.
I dont know why people hate sports, sports is not about kicking ball but the nerd people will say its just a game but for me as a fan its more than a game
This pine rider is now doing Ted talks.
Something that can complicate a kid's experience with a sport is starting a sport late.
Starting a sport late can make that sport more complicated. I'm talking about starting a sport where they're 3 or 4 years behind most other kids their age. By the 3rd or 4th year of a sport it's no longer geared for beginners. The coaches won't be handling that sport as though they're dealing with beginners. If a kid does want to get involved in a sport and they're 3 years behind they need to try to get a few months of preparation from an experienced person before actually starting that sport.
So try to get a kid involved in a particular sport when other kids their age tend to start. This will help them to develop in that sport in a more normal way with the other kids.
Please establish credibility in the description or in the video before arguing. I am looking to understand what is the environment I can push to get high school student get to their full potential.
Kid's don't play sports because the computer games and cellphones, tablets find that more entertaining…So coaches won't be necessary anymore because Kid's find computer games have captivated this new generation of kids….and then those that do at the games the Parents take it more personal and start arguing with other parents in the Kid's games and then fear to see their parents getting into an altercation because they lost the game or a slower kid that made them lose the game..so Kid's woukd rather not play sports because of the parents and the pressure…sports is not fun anymore for them.
This is soft.
Of course, kids can get injured. They can get injured just running around in the house, or…..praying around outside. When you put a child in a sport (sports are expensive these days), and after tje child says 'I love bball or soccer' for example, but they admit they'd rather play video games than train for 30 minutes at home? I have a problem with it. For me ita not about winning, it's about personal progress. Why do you want to play? How good do you want to be. Why are you mad after a loss? Do you think you gave it your all? If you don't practice and study that sport, this is the result, so what are you going to do now? After all that you see frowns and poopy pants look. Who is it on then?
Bro Really made a meme "WhEn Is YeLlInG nEsCaRy"
There's no long term correlation between youth sports and success in life.
I feel like there was a lot of good info here but for some reason I found it hard to retain all that knowledge. Also why does he look like he is about to cry.
I love this
U wont reach elite level
Unless its year round , or unless ur really talented
Love this message and follow it. My only question… concern is when the kids play against other players or teams and loss, terribly. I coach 3rd grade and in our league, some teams loss 40-5, 35-1 etc.. it’s very hard to have fun and enjoy the game when you’re on the other end of something like that.
elementary school approach that creates mediocre sportman. A dozen of Gold Medallist in Olympic Tokyo 2020 are below 14 years old. Michael Phelps train everyday since child.
"Magic is believing in yourself. If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen." — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
My Take – Coaches have the power to create that magic in every kid. You can also destroy that magic. It all depends on your reason for coaching kids.
Nice Video clip! Forgive me for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard about – Ponubraat Phrenic Prevalence (do a search on google)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for parenting children with Asperger's or high-functioning Autism without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got astronomical success with it.
Excellent Video! Apologies for butting in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you thought about – Ponubraat Phrenic Prevalence (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a great one off product for parenting children with Asperger's or high-functioning Autism minus the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical success with it.
Some key points- placing a child in a specialization or one sport at a young age/ all year round practice, can lead to overuse injuries because kids will be using specific skills/movements for specific sports. Rather multisports at a young age is more beneficial when there is a focus on having fun and encouraging kids to sample sports and develop different skills. A multisports approach at a young age will more likely have greater advantages and benefits for kids in the long run.
where are this guys nuts
Much needed and spot on!!!!!!!!
This guy sounds like he wants to cry! Needs to speak with more confidence when you're trying to get your point across.
not that useful
I love Tedx talks. It is a place where people with no credentials and accomplishments can find a forum and speak about any topic as if they have credibility.
Thanks for explaining why I despise my Sun's approach to athletic activity.
Let your kids decide what they want to play and win, and give them the fair resources to compete on a level field.
He doesn't specify age of youth. Ten year olds are different than high schoolers.
This guy rode the pine
I hate sports
ted audience came a long way from not laughing at any joke to laughing at any minor idiotic gesture
I never "understood" sport, neither of my parents (nor any close relatives really) were sporty. If schools are to take sport seriously they need to inspire unsporty kids by taking them to some events and establishing an enjoyment in achieving basic skills.
Bench this guy.
bless dis man hes nervous asf
If you want kids to stay in sports, kill video games and social media. That simple. The quick endorphin rush from screens will surely beat out the hard-earned satisfaction gained from athletics. In any sport, there is down time. There is waiting. There is moving off the ball. All BORING compared to video games and screens. This is why U.S. surfing has fallen away from top tier dominance. Kids don't want to sit around in a lineup and wait for waves that may get snaked by other bigger surfers. Why do that when Grand Theft Auto can simply be turned on and rocked effortlessly. It is why the USMT can't qualify for the WC. If you want your kids to play sports, do them a favor, ban the screens, folks. BAN THEM. Tell them, go outside and play.
Yeah and what about us the people that we have dedicated our lives to become Olympian’s or to create olympians to represent their countries ?i understand your point that’s for sure but I also grew up in an competitive and serious sports environment.
I’m healthy ,I believe successful and very loving and caring.
I stayed in sports as an athlete for 25 years and as a coach so far 13 years and even when I was overwhelmed I was trying to find by my self the solutions and that made me a strong and independent person since the age of 12 that I moved alone in the Olympic training center without my parents .
I had 500 team mates from different sports in there all of us feeling the same way about it one sport was our thing and it was making us happy it was giving us joy and meaning to live and try to become the best athletes in the world .the joy was coming from the company ,the everyday eating together ,the once in a week movie night with the National team or even playing guitar and sing all together after 7 hours of practice in the same sport all year round for 8 years non stop all preparing for the next worlds or Olympics or international meets.
We became stronger people ,we became self motivated ,we learned how to earn what we want and get what we deserve to have …..I see my athletes now and they have everything in the plate ,things that for us to have we had to earn them ….I’m sorry brother but I do care about kids loving sports and live their life healthy through it but I am also somebody who lived a healthy and tough but happy life through one sport and I still love it big time .
Yes not everybody is made for the Olympics or to be in the top of the world …..but let me tell you that ,not everybody is not made for that too….
Love your elementary school approach but there are people out there,kids like me,and we are many …..that we were or are 4 or 5 years old and she. We watch the great athletes our dna says I can beat them one day,I can be one of them the way that your dna says I want to be an elementary school teacher ,and that makes me really happy for you but also what I was born to do as well as the kids like me were born to do is not what u describe .with all the respect ,u should touch that subject too cause I really wanna hear your thoughts
God bless
WTF??????
IT IS JUST A DAMN SPORT!COME ONE!!IT IS NOT GOING TO SAVE THE WORLD!
this white boy doesn't know what it takes to be great in something; he just wanna take it easy with the rest of the suburb middle class.
Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "child life specialist jobs chicago" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried – Elilan Coachify Domination – (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.
There is no blanket answer for everyone. There are elite kids that can, want to and should spend there time on one sport. There are kids that love multiple sports. There are some that want to try many sports. There are some who could care less and are just there to play. And then there are some that really care about getting better and learning how to be the best. You're only speaking on one portion of the sports. Obviously you weren't the best player growing up which is okay. But because of that you shouldn't generalize that ALL kids should look at sports a certain way.
This message was brought to you from the bench. Holy smokes….
excellent message
How many of your kids were/are elite level athletes?There are no elite level gymnast who do multisports, none.
we need to teach our kids in a new way, they dont need to be specialist at early ages, they need to learn a lot of sport skills, as many as possible, and that only can be reached in the practice of multiple disciplines
Well said