Increasing Young People's Motivation to Play Through Coaching

Fun is a key motivator for young people who play sport, but they are also looking for sporting experiences that connect with their social lives. New research illustrates how fun and positive peer relationships are interrelated, and essential in ensuring young people continue to participate in sport. With these two factors in mind, this research summary provides a series of strategies for youth sport coaches to consider using in their coaching.After all, coaches are ideally placed to provide fun sporting experiences, and shape positive relationships between the young people they coach.