Originally aired in March 2020.

Being a successful team means being on the same page. That goes for athletes, parents, and coaches. Everyone needs to have a shared goal in mind and work towards achieving it.

This week, former The Colony High School Lady Cougars Coach & Vice President of the Texas High School Girls Coaches Association Colby Davis shares tips for managing the expectations and abilities of a young team and all of its supporters. It comes down to having good communication at all levels and making sure everyone is invested in the end game.

Young teams can comprise players of many skill levels. Each player brings their own strengths to the team, even if it’s being the loudest cheerleader on the bench at gametime. The key to keeping players in sync with one another is to play to those strengths and help kids understand the importance of recognizing others’ successes.

It also makes them tougher competitors if they can see what the competition is doing right and adapt to improve their own game and ultimately win.

What You’ll Learn:

• Seek out tough competition

• Be sure not to overwork a young athlete

• Let kids be role models for each other

• Help athletes acknowledge team members’ successes

• Practice and preach your ideal culture