5: PDP - Unstructured Free Play and Other Practice Ideas

from The Coaching Life Podcast · host Chris Stewart and Pat Martin

Pat shares a theory that may help explain part of the problem with today's youth ball structures. Something is missing, an important piece of the natural maturation process as kids are learning to play sports. The guys discuss some ideas for how to help bring some of those missing dynamics back into today's practices and team activities.  If you are enjoying listening to the show, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and please be sure to SHARE it with others, through social media, word of mouth, or whatever means you can. Also, if you have anything you would like to share with us, please feel free to reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]. 

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Pat shares a theory that may help explain part of the problem with today's youth ball structures. Something is missing, an important piece of the natural maturation process as kids are learning to play sports. The guys discuss some ideas for how to help bring some of those missing dynamics back into today's practices and team activities. If you are enjoying listening to the show, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and please be sure to SHARE it with others, through social media, word of mouth, or whatever means you can. Also, if you have anything you would like to share with us, please feel free to reach out at [email protected] or [email protected].

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