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2. 2. 4 WAYS TO INVOLVE BENCH PLAYERSAthletes on the bench might not be playing,but they can still be an integral part of the team. Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive powered by Positive Coaching Alliance gives you four ways you can help keep athletes involved. as A" it,- ii iiitet Play| NSURANCE POSITIVECOACHINGALLIANCEL ZOIS Liberty Mutual I nnnnnnn e,I75 Berkeley Street,Boston,MA O2llB
3. 3. POSITIVE /CHARTING . fAsk bench players to,keep a Positive Chart klfrom the sideline during practices or games. Help them see when things are going right as a team,and for individual teammates.- Write down the name of each player. - Look for positive things they do. - When you see one,jot it down. - Be honest.Dont write down things that don't happen.- End practice by reviewing the chart as a team. I Download Positive Charting Form
4. 4. BUDDY /SYSTEM Use the buddy system,where an active player is paired with a bench player.The bench player is responsible forfilling the emotional tankof the active player,commenting on all of the things the active player is doing right. I Watch this video & see how to do it i
5. 5. EFFORT STICKERS/ Reward the effort of all .players active and bench players with an effort chart from practice. Every time a player hustles or goes the extra mile,they earn a sticker on the chart. Regardless of whether you start or come off the bench,you can earn multiple stickers. I See a basketball coach put this into practice I
6. 6. SCOUT // //7;)TEAM , / A SCOUT TEAMBench players can help starting players get prepared for a big game by becoming the scout team, emulating the playing styleof the opposing team during practice. Bench players can come together to form an elite squad that is responsible for not only preparing themselves,but also preparing their teammates.
7. 7. 4 WAYS TO INVOLVE /BENCH PLAYERS f1. Positive Charting 2. Buddy System3. Effort Stickers4. Scout TeamFor more information,visit P| ayPositive. com
8. 8. BONUS:INVOLVE /THE PARENT BENCH fParents want to be involved as much as kids do! Consider having a Parent Bench role. Some ideas include: - Parents make the brush it off sign every time they see a play that didnt go their teams way,helping kids know its okay and to just move on. - Parents cheer the official team cheer whenever a player displays a great effort.Tigers Roar!
9. 9. /, < , H I51.-rt l; :_. ~1>'4y:1sl~1:| I? in _lPUTTING SPORTEIVI/ -. lISl-Ill3 BACKlNTOTfW{SPORTSLiberty Mutual Insurance started the Play Positive program to encourage good sportsmanship and help parents and coaches promote a better youth sports experience. Visit PlayPositive. com for helpful advice,tools,and resources you can use on and off the field. iin LBVideos and Tips and Expert Advice Take the Podcasts Tools and Resources Pledge%vi3.Ei. El Playl EINSURANCE POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE LIKE FOLLOW vjgw.@2015 Liberty Mutual | nsurance,175 Berkeley Street,Boston,MA 02116