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How to Motivate Youth Athletes

Ryan Tremblay
How to Motivate Youth Athletes, Motivate Youth Athletes, Ways to Motivate Youth Athletes, Youth Athletes
You’ve probably considered how to encourage your team as a coach. It may appear to be a simple assignment on some days, while on others, you may believe you have no influence on player motivation. Let’s define motivation first. Motivation is determined by the direction and strength of effort, which implies it’s not just about…