How Kids Learn: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All
No two kids learn the same way. Some figure things out by doing. Some need to see it first. Others just need space to try, fail, and try again.
That’s why good coaching isn’t about sticking to one method; it’s about noticing what each child needs and adapting along the way.
But here’s the catch: while it’s popular to say “my child is a visual learner” or “they’re a kinesthetic learner,” research actually tells us something more useful: kids benefit most when learning is varied, engaging, and matched to the task.
In other words, don’t box them in.
Some days they need a demo. Some days they need to move. Some days, they need a challenge to figure out for themselves.
As a parent, you can support this by:
Watching how your child engages best, not just how fast they pick things up.
Avoiding comparisons - Learning is personal, not linear.
Asking reflective questions: “What helped you understand that skill today?”
Trusting that depth of learning often takes time, but it lasts longer.
It’s not about finding the “right” way to teach. It’s about staying responsive to the real child in front of you.
Because when kids feel understood and supported, not rushed or moulded, they don’t just learn better.
They enjoy the process more.
And that’s what keeps them in sport for the long run.
