@louisemcsharry Louise, I felt the same when my kids finished up creche. They played such an important part in their development.
So I got a mobile coffee van to visit them and treat them to coffee, tea and treats in thanks!!
12 ways to retain more children in sport
1. Say hello by name
2. Allow free play
3. Smile
4. Small sided games
5. Make it fun
6. Include everyone
7. Give equal opportunity
8. Praise effort
9. Accept mistakes
10. Encourage imagination
11. Applaud creativity
12. Remove pressure
The longer I coach, the more I realise that coaching isn't about making children technically brilliant from a young age. It's more about retaining them playing until a later age.
Interesting that there's no discourse on the Junior Cycle examinations. Current cohort had their learning interrupted during their pivotal 2nd year yet no consideration of choice? Stakes might not be as high as LC but surely some acknowledgement of their situation would be fair?
@Elverys waiting since Nov 30th for a delivery ๐ฅด๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ I know are busy this weekend ๐ง๐ซ๐ง๐ซ but can someone get back to me please ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ