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Quantify Performances with Match Logs
Parents, let me fill you in on a typical junior-coach, post-match conversation. While it’s nice to assume that there is post-match analysis going on, it honestly sounds something like this:
Coach: “So, how was the tournament last weekend Joey?’
You’re child: “Sucked”
Coach: “Why? Tell me about it”
You’re Child: “I lost…”
Coach: “Did you hit your performance goals?”
You’re Child: “I don’t know?”
Coach: “Well, did you enjoy competing?”
You’re Child: “NO… I lost remember…”
Match logs are simply organizational tools used to assist your youngster in understanding and critiquing their match performance. Match logs are designed to be completed by the player. Self-assessment is important. The athlete often has a very different view of their performance than the parent watching the very same match.
Coaches want to know how the child felt about their performance and “the devils in the details!” Future improvement relies on detailed match analysis. These match logs are great conversation starters for the player-coach post-match training sessions. Begin by asking your child to complete a personalized assessment of their performance after each match. Use the match log found in Section VII Customized Player Evaluation section as a sample blue print to customize your very own.
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