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Watching a match from the corner, your voice matters more than you think.

Not because you’re loud…
But because of what you say.

In competition—especially with kids—there’s already pressure, adrenaline, and limited attention.
If all they hear is “SWEEP!”, “PASS!”, or “GET UP!”, they still have to figure out how… and that hesitation can cost them.

But being loud isn’t wrong.

Sometimes, it’s exactly what they need.

The key is understanding why you’re saying what you’re saying.

There are 4 types of communication during a match:

1. Technical cues (clarity)
When they’re stuck → give something they can do immediately.
“Foot on hip.”
“Control the far leg.”
“Block the shoulder.”

2. Guided options (decision-making)
When they’re engaged → offer options, not just commands.
Let them think, adapt, and solve.

3. Energy cues (commitment)
When they hesitate or lacking energy → that’s when you get loud.
“GO!”
“NOW!”
“YOU GOT IT!”

4. Regulation cues (control & composure)
When they’re rushing or tense → slow them down.
“Breathe.”
“Relax.”
“Control first.”
“Manage… then progress.”

Sometimes the athlete already knows what to do.

They just need:
– clarity
– direction
– a push
– or control

Good coaching isn’t about being loud or quiet.

It’s about knowing what to say, when to say it, and why.

Parabéns, meu amor, por mais um ano de vida. Que Deus nos conceda muitos outros lado a lado.
Peço ao Senhor que tenha misericórdia de nós, para que possamos envelhecer juntos, acompanhar nossos filhos crescerem em estatura e sabedoria, e um dia celebrar a alegria de muitos netos e netas.
Obrigado por ser minha companheira de vida, por me fazer pai e por construirmos, juntos, uma família tão abençoada.