THE ACADEMY FOR COACHES

🎯 Goal: learn to spot your own wins (the foundation of confidence).

What you say: "Confidence is like an invisible superpower. Today, we're finding yours. Everyone's going to name 3 things they do well in their sport."

How: Get everyone in a circle and start with yourself: "Me, I'm good at encouraging others."

Each person names 3 things they do well. If a kid gets stuck, help them out: "What about that move — you pull that off pretty well, don't you?"

We clap after every share.

Quick debrief: "See that? You all have strengths. That's what we're going to build on."

🎯 Goal: a simple tool to calm down and refocus, before a play or when things get hectic.

What you say: "When we're tense, our muscles are like rubber bands stretched too tight. We're going to learn to loosen them up so we can play better."

How: One hand on the belly. Inflate the belly like a balloon as you breathe in… then let it deflate slowly as you breathe out.

Count with them: "Breathe in, 1-2-3-4… breathe out, 1-2-3-4-5-6."

Repeat 4 or 5 times, unhurried. The hand on the belly should move more than the chest.

Quick debrief: "This tool is always with you — before a game, before an important shot."

🎯 Goal: talk to yourself like a champion, with a short phrase that gives you strength.

What you say: "Your brain is like a garden: plant phrases that help you, and you harvest confidence. Let's plant yours."

How: Give examples: "I can do this," "I trust myself," "I give my best."

Everyone picks or invents THEIR phrase — short (6 words max), positive, no "don't."

Have them say it out loud with conviction, then use it through the rest of the session.

Quick debrief: "Whenever things get tough, say your phrase to yourself. Try it today!"

To be done at the end of every session. This is the heart of the ONE WIN ACADEMY method.

Everyone names at least one win from the day: a move they pulled off, a teammate they encouraged, an attempt made despite fear, a comeback after a miss.

If a kid can't find one: "Me, I saw you…" — there's always a win.

Wrap it up with a team victory gesture (raise your fist, team cheer) or celebrate with a quick dance to this track.

Remember: one win a day is enough.

Value effort over outcome. Any attempt is already a win.

Keep the tools short and simple, and repeat them: repetition is what turns them into reflexes.

Celebrate, even briefly. Your energy sets the tone for the group.

⚠️ Stay on sport and on what's concrete. This program builds confidence and skills — it is not therapy. We don't get kids talking about their private lives or their difficult emotions.

⚠️ You're not alone. If a young athlete worries you (distress, concerning remarks, marked unease), don't try to handle it on your own: refer to your club leadership, the parents, or a professional.