October 2007


834429_striker_4.jpgThe advent of technology like internet and television has made the children couch potatoes. Here the parents have to make an extra to get their children to play some sports or just get outside for a good jog or exercise.

The youth toady all want to stay indoors, and are missing out on so much action. The parents need to show them that the outside is as enjoyable and thrilling as indoor. The children need to play some sports; Of course the sports they play will not give them as much exercise they need but will help them keep the idea of staying in shape for future. The kids and youth today are becoming more overweight, even at the very young age the children are prone to eating junk food and no exercise makes them obese.

Today, children are facing the problems of asthma and type two diabetes. This is due to sedentary life style the children are enjoying today. They are not getting any health food but are eating all the possible junk food which is filled with carbohydrates and fats.

The children need to get out and get some exercise or physical activity no matter what age they are. The exercise need not be very vigorous but something which will motivate them to move away from the technology of Television and Internet. Even if the child is out in the open for just thirty minutes it should help him to keep the problems away. The health of a child is improved and he will start enjoying the outdoors if the parent helps them get out from the very beginning. The parents can motivate the child to get out and enjoy and play some sports which will help them to get out.

If you as a parent want the child to stay healthy, then you are advised to make sure that they play some sports which they will enjoy and will give them time to interact with the children of their own age and enjoy playing with them. If the children in the earlier years will enjoy sports it will remain with them their whole life and they will enjoy the outdoor playing and will understand the importance of moving throughout the day.

531036_soccer_player.jpgWhen a player is playing in a team, he will often look at the captain or the coach to see the signs, about how he is playing and if he the most effective player in the game. If you are a coach yourself you would want to make sure that all the signs are used to make the game more fun and effective for the players who are with you.

Communication is not just guiding the player how to play and what to do. It is responding to the players individually. The player should immediately know what the coach is trying to communicate with them without uttering a single word. The body language of a player or a coach should be enough for them to understand each other. These non-verbal communications can motivate the players and they can make efforts to do a little extra for the team and the coach.

When you are communicating try to keep every thing in perspective, better combine the effort of the game and the winning strategy. Here even if the player do make some mistakes show them compassion and show affection towards them. This will work as an motivational factor in winning the game.

The coach should be able to catch the needs of the player, and through his character he should able to make sure that all the players are able to play a better game, which will be a message sent to the players from the coach.