Rob Maaye

Emphasise that every game/session is a chance to have fun & learn something new! After a disappointment, encourage them to keep the smile on, ask what they learned and what they would do differently next time, and give it another go 😁 Focus on the effort, not the outcome

#WorldChildrensDay soon! (Mon 20 Nov) I’m making the #PlayTheirWayPromise early to: 1️⃣ask children what they would like to do in their session #Voice 2️⃣support them to direct their own activity #Choice 3️⃣encourage their effort rather than their outcomes #Journey @playtheirway

🎙@playtheirway Episode 5: ‘One of the kids asked for more crocodiles in the session’ – @KitSion reminds us to embrace children’s creativity in sport. Listen or watch here playtheirway.org/resources/p…

🎙@playtheirway Episode 4: ‘For 99% of kids, it's not about helping them become an athlete, but a better person’ - Wisdom from @NLevett on leaving a lasting impact. Tune in 👉 playtheirway.org/resources/p…

🎙@playtheirway Episode 3: ‘Children will always surprise you' – @ProfLauraLundy shares the unparalleled insights of young voices. A must-listen for all 👉 playtheirway.org/resources/p…

🎙@playtheirway Episode 2: ‘Do not put what you think sport should look like on young people’ - Danielle 'Nolli' Waterman (@Nolli15) emphasises the importance of preserving child-driven play. Listen or watch 👉 playtheirway.org/resources/p…

🎙@playtheirway Episode 1: ‘We play sport, we don't sport sports' - @EugeneMinogue talks about the danger of 'sportising' children. Dive into the conversation 👉 playtheirway.org/resources/p…

ICYMI there’s a new podcast in town… the @playtheirway podcast! 🎧 Hosted by the incredible @MissLJJ. Dive deep with the first 5 guests: @EugeneMinogue, @ProfLauraLundy, @KitSion, @Nolli15 & @NLevett. Video soundbites to give you a taste with links to all episodes below! 👇

Coaches, it's time to turn up the FUN dial! Step into the world of child-first coaching with @playtheirway’s practical coaching resources👉 bit.ly/3OJdaRS

Flashing back to the 2022 #UKCoachingAwards. Could this be your coach's year?  Nominations close at 10am on 4 Sep - it'll creep up on you! Your coach will need to validate it by the next day, so send in your nomination quickly!  Info 👉 ukcoaching.org/events/our-aw… @_UKCoaching