Coaching Kids with Confidence

Trying to keep your kids active when we can’t go outside is a challenge. In this article, one of our coaches from Nike Made to Play shares her tips for keeping kids motivated and off the couch. Hint; it’s all about having fun.

Keeping kids motivated to stay active when we can’t go outside is a challenge. So we've asked the team from Nike's Made to Play how to keep the kids off the couch using the 6 Cs of coaching. Our Made To Play coaches are getting 17 million kids around the world moving, so they know their stuff. This week, Julia Winkler, a coach for youth football program Berlin Kickt explains how to build up Confidence.

"Never lose sight of the most important thing: fun!" Says Julia, who after an injury said goodbye to her days as a semi-pro footballer and fell in love with coaching. She's now all about getting kids active and working out as a family, reminding us all to, "stay positive, laugh together."

Cheering your kids on and making them feel like champions can have a huge impact on their confidence. As Julia says, "Kids who play sports with their parents build up a sense of pride. It strengthens their view of themselves." We know you're already their biggest fan, but when it comes to sport, it's time to shout louder, pat them on the back harder, and be even more excitable about their achievements than usual.