“Player-centered” youth sports programs and clubs are growing in popularity. But what does that actually mean? And if we are saying words, like “player-centered” what are we doing?
I am not clear.
But what I am clear on is this. If your program is “child-centred” then free play and exposure to a range of athletics skills are fundamental. You don’t need to be the sole provider but you do need to ensure there are clear pathways available for every child.
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Saying and then doing is different from doing and then saying. One approach may be better than the other but both are better than saying and not doing.