14U Ownership

Player Ownership

U14 players can plan and organize with little guidance and are ready to make commitments. Hand them real pieces of the team to run.

TIPS

SETUP

  • The team creates team standards (on time, equipment, effort, etc) and commits to them.
  • Rotating leaders run the warm-up, including injury prevention.

TRAINING

  • Give groups a game problem and let them find the solution.
  • Ask players what they want from the season and build team goals around it.
  • Hold a mid-season “start, stop, continue” check where players give the coach feedback.

BREAKS & HUDDLES

  • Players check in on how their body feels (soreness, fatigue) before training.
  • Check in one-on-one, not in front of the group, on goals and confidence.

GAME DAY

  • Each player builds their own pre-game routine.
  • Players do a private self-reflection after games: one strength, one focus.