Set Realistic Goals

• Setting realistic and achievable goals is crucial for young individuals to develop a sense of self-efficacy.
• When working with young people, as a coach you assist them in identifying their aspirations and breaking them down into smaller, manageable tasks.
• When young people accomplish realistic goals, they gain a sense of competence, reinforcing their belief in their abilities and fostering a growth mindset.

Encourage Positive Self-Talk

• Self-talk, the internal dialogue we have with ourselves, significantly impacts our self-efficacy.
• As a coach, you can reframe negative self-talk and replace it with positive and empowering thoughts.
• Encourage self-affirmations, focus on strengths, and celebrate achievements.
• You will nurture a resilient and confident mindset in your young people.

Provide Supportive Feedback

• Constructive feedback helps with personal growth and development.
• Youth work coaches provide young people with feedback that is specific, actionable, and supportive.
• Focus on strengths to guide young people to learn from their experiences, build upon their skills, and grow their confidence.

Foster a Supportive Environment

• Create a supportive environment for youth work coaching to thrive.
• Foster a safe and non-judgmental space where you encourage open communication, trust, and collaboration.
• Young people should feel empowered to be their whole selves, share their ideas, and take risks without the fear of failure.
• Promote self-efficacy by valuing everyone’s perspectives and foster a sense of belonging.

Youth work coaching creates opportunities for you to empower young people by developing their sense of self-efficacy.

Here’s an excellent training to get you started on Coaching Youth Toward Greater Self-efficacy. We are grateful for your commitment to investing in the development of young people. You are nurturing the next generation of empowered leaders who will shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.