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The New 'Art of Coaching' Youth Athletes
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with James Madge on the New 'Art of Coaching' Youth Sports.
James is an actor, writer, comedian, and also a hockey and soccer coach. James did not dream of becoming an actor. Like all Canadian boys of his age, he wanted to play in the NHL. He settled on a career in journalism instead. What drove him to become a coach was wanting to be involved in his son's sports experience just as his mother had been involved in his. He currently coaches Ted Reeve AA under 15 boys and at Cherry Beach Soccer Club.
The two main reasons why James got into coaching were:
- To spend time with his son.
- He thought he knew how to do things better. Becoming a volunteer assistant coach for his sons community soccer team opened his eyes to realizing that you may not know anything.
After seeing the lack of experience volunteer coaches had and how it was affecting the kids, he wanted to change their experience to ensure they enjoyed sports and wanted to participate. He drew learnings and inspiration from Changing the Game - resources by John O'Sullivan.
One of the biggest takeaways was defining 'What is your Want?'. For James, it's FED. Fun, Engagement, and Development. He recognized that if you focus on just winning then you won’t engage kids, develop them, and they won’t have fun. This philosophy has led James to coaching one of the top teams in the league that also has the lowest player change over rate as the team wants to stay together.
Hear more about the conversation with Daryl and James on how coaches, parents, athletes, and teams can change the culture to ensure kids are having fun and not dropping out. They draw from their personal experience as youth athletes, as parents with kids playing, and as coaches.
Follow Just Go Play on Instagram @qualitycoaching to receive coaching insights and information.
Just Go Play is the resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes to understand how sports will help build skills for life. The mission is to help and encourage kids, parents, and coaches to enjoy sports and participate for life.
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By Matthew Young and Daryl DevonishIn this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with James Madge on the New 'Art of Coaching' Youth Sports.
James is an actor, writer, comedian, and also a hockey and soccer coach. James did not dream of becoming an actor. Like all Canadian boys of his age, he wanted to play in the NHL. He settled on a career in journalism instead. What drove him to become a coach was wanting to be involved in his son's sports experience just as his mother had been involved in his. He currently coaches Ted Reeve AA under 15 boys and at Cherry Beach Soccer Club.
The two main reasons why James got into coaching were:
- To spend time with his son.
- He thought he knew how to do things better. Becoming a volunteer assistant coach for his sons community soccer team opened his eyes to realizing that you may not know anything.
After seeing the lack of experience volunteer coaches had and how it was affecting the kids, he wanted to change their experience to ensure they enjoyed sports and wanted to participate. He drew learnings and inspiration from Changing the Game - resources by John O'Sullivan.
One of the biggest takeaways was defining 'What is your Want?'. For James, it's FED. Fun, Engagement, and Development. He recognized that if you focus on just winning then you won’t engage kids, develop them, and they won’t have fun. This philosophy has led James to coaching one of the top teams in the league that also has the lowest player change over rate as the team wants to stay together.
Hear more about the conversation with Daryl and James on how coaches, parents, athletes, and teams can change the culture to ensure kids are having fun and not dropping out. They draw from their personal experience as youth athletes, as parents with kids playing, and as coaches.
Follow Just Go Play on Instagram @qualitycoaching to receive coaching insights and information.
Just Go Play is the resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes to understand how sports will help build skills for life. The mission is to help and encourage kids, parents, and coaches to enjoy sports and participate for life.