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[quote=Anonymous]Good player development from a club perspective is about providing a framework where all kids can reach their potential.

At a minimum, you need adequate fields, a consistent schedule of team practices throughout most of the year, and a schedule appropriate games/tournaments throughout the year

Coaching: good development coaches teach fundamental concepts of lacrosse as opposed to relying on set plays, they have a practice full of drills with live competition that allow kids to makes reads and decisions as opposed to scripted movements.  Good development coaches supports kids so they every kid has fun, enjoys coming to practice, and every kid feels like they are valued part of the team.

Environment: having similarly skilled players that can work well together at the same level.  A wide disparity in talent level can make practices difficult and frustrating for everyone.

I don't necessarily agree with taking away playing time from kids who mess up.  Kids learn by making mistakes.  Sometimes you have to let them play and work through things.  Benching a kid can mess with confidence and that's the last thing a good coach should do.  Benching kids in games also creates an environment where kids root for other kids to get benched because it means more playing time for themselves - a terrible team culture.  All kids should play, the better players play more, the weaker players play less - and let each try their best with their respective playing time.  This is how you build a team with supportive teammates where kids enjoy the sport and their experience.[/quote]

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