Great Advice for Young Athletes: “Let’s keep this short!”
Dear Club Team, Jr. High or High School Athlete,
I know your generation likes things fast…
Not using too many words. Getting the least amount of advice… Got it!
I am thankful you are reading this Great Advice for Young Athletes though…
And I promise this will be the shortest post here on Reppin Hoopers!
Whatever sport you play…
Great Advice for Young Athletes
HAVE FUN!
Have fun at practice…
Have fun at games and tournaments…
Have fun while hanging out with teammates and build friendships for life.
Whatever sport you play…
Great Advice for Young Athletes
PRACTICE GOALS
Goals your Coach shares with you, can be used in so many more ways.
Besides in your sport, start using them at home.
Apply them to your schoolwork and in your daily life.
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Whatever sport you play…
Great Advice for Young Athletes
WE > ME!
WE is bigger than ME really means making yourself less important.
The team and teammates you play with make the Team.
Not just you and all the shots you try to make…
It is the beauty of playing a Team Sport!
Having the WE > ME attitude can help you in becoming a great leader.
This means on and off the sports court, field or wherever else you play.
Being less selfish and helping others.
As well as being a great role model gets you much further in life.
Just celebrating and highlighting your own accomplishments will fade quickly.
Whatever sport you play…
Great Advice for Young Athletes
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
To perfect a skill, you need to repeat the skill over and over again.
The best place to do this is by yourself.
So no audience or someone distracting you.
Try this on non-practice days, then build it into a daily routine.
It will help you down the stretch.
Create good work ethics without a Coach.
This is very valuable for later in your Sports Career.
Athletes (or Parents), if you are hitting a roadblock in the recruiting process, you don’t know if you should play for a travel team, or you are dealing with an injury and don’t know what to do, please reach out! This 30 minutes Mini Session for Athletes and Sports Parents will be a great starting point to get your questions answered and find your motivation back!
Whatever sport you play…
Great Advice for Young Athletes
PLAY FOR THE RIGHT TEAM AND COACH
Choosing the right environment is key for your development and well being.
Always come back and ask yourself if you ENJOY what you are doing.
A lot of that comes down to the team you are part of.
Does the style of play and practice help with building your confidence?
Are you making progress?
Are you being coached in an uplifting and encouraging way?
If not, reach out to your parents and share what does not feel right.
It is also learning about boundaries and which ones should not be crossed.
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Whatever sport you play…
Great Advice for Young Athletes
BOTTOMLINE
Keep having fun while playing sports.
If things don’t go as planned or you feel like quitting, ask yourself:
“Why did I choose to play sports in the first place?”
Know you are not alone with your doubts.
There are many athletes like you struggling sometimes.
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Reppin Hoopers is a platform that brings athletes together.
From all levels and all ages.
Reppin Hoopers is also here for your Parents.
I am rooting for your athletic and academic success.
I also hope you will be involved in & excited about Sports for the rest of your life!
That’s it.
Here for you!
