What kids' say about adult behaviour...

Positive Play

"It makes you feel good when people say 'well done'."

"After a mistake often the coach gives you a good tip for next time."

"I like it best when they just let us play and then cheer if we score."

"This kid scored an amazing goal and everyone clapped, including ours."

"The other team played better than us, but I think we could beat them."
Negative Play

"When everyone's shouting it just puts you off or makes you feel scared."

"Sometimes I'm worried in case I make a big mistake."

"It's embarrassing. Everyone's always saying, 'Is that your Dad?'."

"A man was shouting 'get stuck in' so this boy just kicked me."

"We won 1-0 and they were crying and their manager was shouting."

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