⚽ SUPPORTING PLAYERS WHO STRUGGLE WITH INSTRUCTIONS
For Coaches & Parents – Futsal Escocia
🧠 What’s Happening?
Some players may struggle to:
- Remember multi-step instructions
- Process spoken directions quickly
- React to changing game situations
- Translate verbal info into action
This might be due to:
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Auditory or visual processing difficulties
- ADHD or working memory challenges
✅ What Coaches Can Do:
1. Keep It Simple
- Use short, clear instructions: “Dribble, then pass.”
- Give 1 or 2 steps max at a time.
2. Show, Don’t Just Tell
- Always demonstrate the drill or move.
- Pair verbal instruction with a visual cue or action.
3. Check Understanding
- Ask: “Can you show me what we’re doing?” instead of “Do you understand?”
4. Use Repetition
- Repeat drills over several weeks with slight changes.
- Familiarity builds confidence and fluency.
5. Create Predictability
- Have clear routines for warm-up, training blocks, and cool-downs.
🤝 What Parents Can Do:
1. Talk Positively About Learning Styles
- Reassure them it’s OK to learn differently.
2. Ask Coaches to Share Drills
- Practicing at home in a quiet setting helps.
3. Encourage Effort, Not Perfection
- Celebrate bravery, improvement, and persistence.
4. Share Relevant Info with Coaches
- If a child has a diagnosis (or suspected challenge), sharing helps us adapt.
💡 Remember:
These players often excel with:
- Creativity
- Spatial awareness
- Physical expression
- Team spirit and resilience
"We believe in every player. Some need more time. All deserve the opportunity."
— Futsal Escocia Coaching Team
