A talented procurement and sourcing manager, Dennis DeMarino has focused much of his work within the public sector and most recently served as the business administrator and board secretary for the Woodbridge Township School District. Outside of work, Dennis DeMarino is an active member of his community and has been coaching youth football for several years.
Youth coaches play a major role in whether kids learn to love the sport they are playing and, as with most things, there are bad and good youth coaches. Following are a few characteristics of a good youth coach:
- Patient: working with children, especially younger ones who are unfamiliar with a sport, is a challenge for most individuals, but good youth coaches have the patience and desire to calmly help their team understand their directions. Good coaches turn mistakes into learning experiences instead of being negative, and help kids learn and enjoy what they are playing.
- Flexible: every child has different abilities and talents. A good coach recognizes this and accommodates the differences in the members of their team. Instead of forcing them into positions and roles that may not compliment them, good youth coaches give all the children on the team a chance to grow their personal talents.
- Communicates well: a key part of teaching children is effectively communicating with them. Depending on team members' ages, certain technical terms may be confusing and difficult to understand, so coaches must get the same information across in a simpler way. Additionally, good coaches can communicate to both the group and individual members.
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