Coaches

Cutting teams can be especially difficult when it comes to kid teams. If you need advice in this situation, this resource will be useful.

The practice of cutting, or the non-selection of athletes from sport teams, is one of the most controversial debates in youth sport. Despite the apparent necessity, we know little about optimal ways to communicate team selection decisions to athletes. This article seeks to understand the experiences of athletes who are cut and identify strategies to help coaches with a process that is less stressful for all parties.