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Contributor: Samantha Penna. Lesson ID: 11559
Have you ever watched a sport being played? Do the players just go out and do what they want? They have coaches who tell them what to do and encourage them to play better! They're not just for sports!
There is a very special community helper that teaches and mentors children. This community helper teaches kids like you how to play sports, sing, dance, create art, play instruments, and so much more! Do you know who this community helper is?
Coaches are wonderful community helpers.
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Coaches teach, train, and encourage their students. They teach their students how to succeed at many different activities like sports, music, art, and academics.
There are many different types of coaches.
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There are many sports that need coaches. Ask your parent or teacher to read aloud the list of sports that have coaches:
All of these sports and many more can be taught with the help of a coach. It is a coach's job to teach the players the sport, train the players, and encourage the players.
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A good coach will teach his or her players how to follow the rules of a sport. A great coach always encourages players to work hard, work as a team, and stay positive. Even though sports can be hard, a coach will always be there to help you overcome any challenges you face.
Coaches don't just train players for sports — they can also coach students in different educational activities. There are reading, math, science, and many more educational coaches that help students succeed in school and educational competitions.
There are coaches that can help you learn to sing, dance, and play instruments.
You learned about the amazing community helpers, coaches.
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