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01/10/2026

🇺🇸 What an incredible week for ICOACHKIDS in the USA!

As part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations, we delivered our very first ICOACHKIDS event in the United States, hosted by USTA and had the honour of opening the North American Coach Development Summit hosted by USCCE

Together, we explored some of the biggest opportunities in youth sport: ✨ Reducing dropout ✨ Inspiring the next generation of participants and coaches ✨ Developing player IQ ✨ Engaging more girls and women in sport and coaching

A huge thank you to our hosts, partners and everyone who joined the conversations. Your passion, curiosity and commitment to putting children first in sport continue to inspire us.

And yes, we even managed to take in some NCAA action and experience the incredible atmosphere of college sport along the way! 🏈🐊

Here’s to the next decade of child-centred coaching and creating better sport experiences for every child. 🌍💙

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04/07/2026

When coaching children, goal setting isn’t just about performance—it’s about shaping experiences, behaviours, and long-term development.

🌱 The key takeaway: Goal setting in youth sport isn’t about rigid targets—it’s about guiding principles that keep us aligned with what really matters:
👉 Happy, engaged children who are learning and growing

Let’s move beyond scoreboards and start setting goals that truly make a difference.

01/07/2026

One of the most important principles in youth sport is simple:
👉 Make the sport fit the child—not the child fit the sport.

🌱 Because when we adapt sport to the child, we don’t just improve performance—we build enjoyment, confidence, and a lifelong love of physical activity.

Let’s rethink how we design youth sport—and put children first, every time.

29/06/2026

Empowering the next generation through better coaching 💙
ICOACHKIDS is changing the game—putting kids’ wellbeing, development, and joy at the heart of sport 🙌
Because every child deserves a positive sport experience 🌟

27/06/2026

Mistakes are inevitable in sport. In fact, they’re essential for learning. But how coaches respond in those moments can make all the difference.

🌱 Ultimately, it’s about helping players move closer to the ideal response: learn, reset, and carry on. Because what happens after the mistake matters more than the mistake itself.

👉 A great reminder that coaching is not just about correcting errors—it’s about shaping confident, resilient, and self-aware young people.

24/06/2026

When athletes feel known, valued, and supported, development becomes more meaningful and impactful.

⚖️ Importantly, holistic coaching isn’t about removing challenge—it’s about balancing care and stretch. That’s where confidence, resilience, and long-term engagement are built.

👉 The takeaway: coaching isn’t just about developing better players—it’s about helping young people thrive as individuals and fostering a lifelong love of sport.

20/06/2026

Helping More Girls Start, Stay, and Succeed in Sport

Girls continue to face barriers to participating in sport—and too often, they drop out early. But this isn’t about lack of interest or ability. It’s about the environments we create.

👉 Whether you're designing sessions, shaping programmes, or influencing policy, this guide provides a clear framework to help more girls enjoy and continue being active for life.

Let’s move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and start listening, adapting, and creating environments where every girl can thrive.

17/06/2026

If you’re passionate about helping children thrive through sport, teaching, or physical activity, the ICOACHKIDS Hub is a must-explore resource.

👉 Whether you're new to coaching or an experienced practitioner, this platform helps you reflect, learn, and grow—so every child gets a positive, meaningful experience in sport.

💬 Let’s keep raising the standard of youth sport—together.

11/06/2026

Meeet Tim McDonald, a basketball coach in the USA and one of our ICOACHKIDS Champions 🎉

As a coach at Special Olympics, Illinois, Tim knows the importance of inclusive coaching, which is one of the key lessons in our Essentials Course.

Take it for yourself: https://icoachkids.org/courses/essentials/begin

06/06/2026

In 20 minutes you could mow the lawn, make a cup of coffee, unload the dishwasher or…

You could take the free ICOACHKIDS Essentials course that’s made for all youth coaches and is in collaboration with Nike ✔️

You’ll learn how to create safe, fun and engaging environments and earn a new badge to add to your collection.

Head to https://icoachkids.org/courses/essentials/begin to get started!

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