It’s no secret that everyone likes a little recognition, and for kids it can be the determining factor when deciding to stay with an activity or not. If your sports program or activity has a recognition program, or if you’re just starting to develop one, here are some tips to make it a meaningful program:
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Keep notes throughout the season on each player’s progress to help you recognize individual effort and improvement.
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Make recognition a part of each practice and game – highlight someone who’s improving, demonstration good sportsmanship and the one who made the big play.
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Have parents capture action shots of kids that you can distribute with their awards.
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Plan an end-of-season event where players can relax and have fun with their teammates.
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When presenting the award, share a specific comment on each child.
