in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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MAKE IT FUN – ENJOYMENT IS THE KEY.
REMEMBER: It’s a very long season
Whatever level you are coaching at you will need to have a clear plan for your pre-season schedule. Write this down and share it with your fellow coaches and players. This plan will allow you to see how your team is progressing towards the first game and allow the players to review what has been achieved so far and what you have planned in future sessions.
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