| For | Volunteer coaches and team organizers |
|---|---|
| Use it | Before your next practice or match |
| Approach | Adapt to your team and league policies |
Start here
Ask pairs to share one helpful decision and one difficult moment. Invite a few examples rather than requiring every child to speak to the entire group.
Make it work for your team
Keep the question tied to the session theme. Ask where they found space, not simply whether practice was good.
A common trap
Avoid turning the reflection into a second lecture. Listen for information that changes your next practice plan.
Try this example
Several players say passing felt rushed. Start the next session with a slower receiving activity and build pressure gradually.
Before your next session
- Choose one action from this guide and write it into your plan.
- Tell your assistant what you are trying so players hear a consistent message.
- Afterward, note what helped and what needs a different approach.
KEEP IT SIMPLEKeep the next action clear, achievable, and connected to the players.
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