5 Sports Awards Ideas for Your Youth Sports Team

Once the season is over, it's time to hand out awards.

Whether your team went undefeated or lost a few games, it's important to keep your budding young athletes motivated for next season. And, one of the best ways to do that is by handing out team awards.

While there are the standards, like MVP and Most Improved, with a little creativity you can create awards for every member of the team.

Need some inspiration to help you get started?

Here are five fantastic sports awards ideas that are sure to get your team pumped up for next season.

1. Greatest Cheerleader

Of all the team members cheering from the bench, there's always one whose voice stands out above the noise.

They're the first to start cheering, the last to finish clapping. This team member is always ready with some words of encouragement to give their teammates the boost they need to play their best.

When it comes time to pass out pass out trophies, let your team cheerleader know how much you appreciate their spirit with their own special award.

2. Most Dedicated

They're first on the field and never miss a practice.

These players are always ready and willing to go that extra mile to improve their skills, and all their hard work pays off when game time comes around.

Whether their dedication is due to a love of the game, or a strong sense of drive, these players deserve a reward for all their hard work at the end of the season. And, you can do that by creating an award all their own.

3. Good Sport

Keeping your chin up after a loss can be hard -- but, staying humble after a win can be even harder, still.

These kids have no issue congratulating the opposing team after a difficult loss, nor do they have trouble staying modest after a win. As the coach, you should commend that sense of good sportsmanship.

By introducing a Good Sports award, you will be teaching your young athletes the value of respect on and off the pitch.

4. Coach Jr.

Out of all the kids on your team, there's always someone who wants to step up and be the coach's, right-hand man.

Whether it's through helping lead drills or through keeping the books, this player loves being the assistant coach. And, you know that you'll always be able to call on them in a pinch.

5. Last to Leave

Finally, once practice is over and almost everyone has gone home, there's usually one team member left who's ready to help clean up.

Every coach knows practice doesn't end when practice is "over." There are always a few extra things that need doing in preparation of the next practice, the next game, or the next major team event.

By rewarding the initiative of the team member who's willing to help the coach, you're teaching your entire team valuable lessons.

Sports Awards Ideas

Young athletes need encouragement as they grow. One of the easiest ways to provide them with the support they need is through sports awards.

With these sports awards ideas, you'll be able to inspire every member of your team to keep working hard and trying their best.

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