Kamran Malek - How to Be a Better Youth Soccer Coach

Kamran Malek is not just a professional fire protection engineer and president of his own company, he has also coached youth soccer for the past twenty years. Coaching is a challenge in itself, one that is only multiplied when coaching children. That is because youth soccer coaching requires a specific set of skills and traits in order to be successful. Below is a list of a few useful traits a coach should adopt:

• Positive Communication. Communication is key on and off the field. Don’t just bark your criticisms however. Make sure you communicate in a positive and productive way, to the players, as well as the parents, officials, and administrators.
• Focus on Fundamentals. Remember that you are teaching children. They are at a developmental stage. That is why you want to give them a solid foundation to grow on. That means teaching proper fundamentals. Don’t be afraid to practice a few skills and tactics over and over. Good fundamentals breed good players.
• Keep Them Fit. An important part of any athletic sport is to be in good shape. Make sure that you are implementing an effective conditioning program. Not just that, educate your players on proper nutrition and hydration. This is good for them on and off of the field.

Kamran Malek has been teaching youth soccer for many years because he has a passion for the game, as well as the children. He enjoys mentoring his players, watching them grow and develop into great players, and great people.

Source(s): ​http://www.active.com/soccer/articles/7-traits-of-a-great-youth-soccer-coach-878854
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