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Netball Parents,
My daughters (Grace 9 and Lilly 7) are now playing AMAZING netball. But their first season was a disaster.
Playing netball was supposed to be healthy and fun. Unfortunately the experience was exactly the opposite.
Like many other parents, I saw my girls struggle with learning netball. Game day was an unhappy day. My girls were not enjoying the game because they lacked the basic skills and confidence to play well.
On the netball court my girls were lost. The reality was much worse; they were unconfident, nervous and unsure of what was going on or what they were meant to do.
As a parent it was painful and heart breaking to watch.
My wife and I didnt want to flip from one sport to another, because its not the way to develop a young girls skills or passion. Netball was the right choice for our daughters because:
- Netball is the number one sport played by girls.
- Netball is a team sport.
- Netball is so healthy for a girls body, fitness and health.
- Other sports like dancing, gymnastics and soccer tend to be abandoned by girls as soon as they become teenagers.
- Netball on the other hand is popular with young girls, teenagers and ladies of all ages.
I knew that if my girls could learn netball basics, that they would play well, have fun, enjoy the game and their confidence would rise.
I started researching netball drills and training exercises for young girls. And for about 10 minutes every day I have been practicing with both of my daughters. Its fun and a great opportunity to spend quality time together.
It was amazing how quickly their skills developed. Their confidence grew and their passion and motivation to play netball is now sky high.
To give you an example:
- Grace (only 9 years old) scored 21 goals in one quarter.
- Lilly (7 years) just won the trophy for most improved netballer.
Many other parents noticed the transformation in my daughters netball skills. Several people wanted to know How did I do it?
When I would explain the fun training drills that we did for 10 minutes each morning before school, and the simple incentives that made my daughters love to do the exercise, other parents insisted I should write it in a book.
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Netball Coaches,
If you are coaching a team of girls between the ages of 6 to 10 years, then this system can help you improve each individual players skill level.
The greatest gift that a coach can provide is to build on each players basic abilities and talents, to provide them with a quality team experience, and ultimately to help the girls enjoy and develop a love of the game.
Here are 5 CRITICAL TIPS for netball coaches that never get discussed:
Tip 1. At training you have to focus on your team!
But each girl on your netball team needs individual attention and support. Each girl will need to work on different skills. If you dont create customised training programs for each individual then the basic skills can take years instead of months to develop. The Netball Star system is designed to improve each players individual skills. The stronger each of your players are, the stronger your team will be.
Tip 2. New players need to practice the basics!
But you only get them for an hour at training once a week. This is definitely not enough time to develop the basics. This netball coaching system not only provides you with hundreds of fun coaching tips and drills, it also gives you a system for getting your girls to practice the basics during the week at home. Continuous practice makes perfect.
Tip 3. Yes its true that winning isnt everything!
But the bottom line is, its no fun to lose all the time. Your girls will enjoy their netball a lot more if they are winning some or all of their games. The feeling of success is extremely positive for little girls pride and self esteem.
Tip 4. Every team gets beat some times!
But when you lose a game or have a tuff match you gain valuable insights. You will get to see the weaknesses of your individual players. Even your best players under pressure will show you their weaknesses. Some may need work on their passes, or catching, or foot work, or fitness, or confidence, or shooting, or re-bounding. The great news is that once you have identified a problem, you are half way to solving it.
Tip 5. We know you are coaching for love!
But the kids still deserve to get great coaching. The first few years that a young girl plays netball will either turn her onto the game or it will turn her off netball. The Netball Star system will help each of your players improve quickly, plus the motivational strategies will help you inspire your young players, and collectively your team will be happier and more successful.
Coach, your little netball team is only as strong as the weakest link. Every one of your players has weaknesses that can be improved. Every time you transform one of your players weaknesses into strength, you are optimising your teams chances of winning. Winning is fun. We all like to win and have fun. Invest in your players and help them to be successful.
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