How do I get the kids on my lacrosse team to except me more?
596135
What I can tell you is that the less you really care about what each member of the team thinks about you, the more they will respect you and the more open they will be to be your friend. This doesn't mean tell them off or act like they disgust you, but be honest about your likes and dislikes, don't pretend to be something or pretend to like something just because the whole crowd seems to. \n\nOne thing you can do to get people talking to you is to ask one of your teammates to show you a thing or two about playing lacrosse, ask them to show you how to properly shoot or guard someone. This is good because:\n\n1) Since you're a member of their team, I'm sure they'll want all their players to be as good as possible so they can WIN.\n2) If they snub you, you'll know that they're a *b*. And they probably have issues or something.\n3) Who doesn't feel good about teaching something to someone, makes you feel like you're pretty good at whatever it is. They'll feel flattered you asked them and not say, another girl on the team.\n\nWhat you need to remember is that everyone on this team has their own flaws and problems and should not be treated with higher regard than anyone else including yourself. And also, give it time, don't expect to become Ms. Popular after the first day, take it by day. In 2 months from now, you won't even remember you asked this question.
610764
Just tell them it bothers you.  It also depends on what they're teasing you about.  I tease my niece all the time, but if she tells me I'm annoying her, then I stop.
859942
PRETEND YOUR 4. THEN YOU'LL LOOK UP TO THEM. \nJUST KIDDING. IGNORE THEM THATS WHAT I DID IN HS
942016
Not enough information, such as how old you are, or if you're living at home. I'm guessing you're 14. Anyway, you can't make them go away, but you CAN make them lose interest in you by not reacting to anything they say. Get a life - like join a sport club or some group, or maybe get a job. Those things really are more interesting than a bunch of F.A.S.s. and if you are really busy, you'll foget about those losers.
497159
My husband and I go through this every time we coach our daughters teams, she is ten.  We learned that we have to make it exciting and fun.  Even if it is all about learning the game, they don't have to know that.  We usually split up into two groups, he takes half and I take half.  We both work on something differ net, we tell the girls that if they do better tan the other girls, they will get a Power-Ade, or some little prize.  Of coarse by the end of practice, they have all won the same thing, but they all have bragging rights for something different.  Someone was the best hitter, catcher, pitcher, 1st baseman, and so on.  And of coarse we use positive reinforcement.  Try to be their friend, not just their coach.  Kids like to be talked and listened to, not just talked AT.  Make it seem like a GAME, which it is, not a job.  Hope this helps.
551663
Well, definitely don't say anything to them in front of the heavy girl, that will just embarass her more.  I think I'd call both of them individually at home (or go see them) and say something like, "What you all are doing is really mean to _______ and it probably hurts her feelings.  It's going to stop and if you can't stop it, then you need to find another team to play for."  I'd definitely speak to them individually so they don't start acting stupid in that "group mentality" sort of thing.
516482
I think you should definitely handle this before it becomes negative. This guy obviously has potential to not be a good sport and interfere. To avoid conflict I would explain to him that yelling to the players is distracting, conflicting....etc. Just bull your way through calmly. If he does not understand that is is problem not yours as long as you are a good coach and handle him appropriately that is your only obligation. I wish you the best of luck in the situation. Plus my sons play softball and side line coaching is not allowed. The coaches are good guys they have a unwritten verbal rule "no side line coaching" I sometimes do not go by this. LOL but I just get a look and I know to sit down and shut up. But I still feel welcome and a team parent.
181945
Make sure you have enough facilities. Create some sort of tournament format. Try to promote the kids as much as possible. Have a Public Address announcer. Make MVP's for games/tournaments. Keep obnoxious coaches under wraps. They're kids not pros so the more annoying Bobby Knight type fathers that are there, the more problems that you will have.
946644
Tell him exactly what you just said.  Ask the Sophomore coach if maybe you can join in on one of the practices so he can see what you've got.  If everyone really thinks your that good...and they aren't just being nice, you deserve a chance with a non biased person.
475078
Well what I have my kids do is if the player is obviously the best on the oposing team.  I have my best and most conditioned player stay with that person the entire game.  I also dont mean stand 5 feet away at all times I mean close enought to pick his pokets.  It usally frustrates the player to no end.
769511
Don't be too strict...don't let them run with the ball...but if they lift there pivit foot once don't sweat it...Let them touch each other but don't let them intentionally do it...if something is questionable let it slide...At that age the kids are just now learning the game...and calling every little thing won't help anything...all it'll do is make it a stop and go game...which no one will enjoy
654838
Be more understanding that they look up to you and want to do everything that you do.  I also saw something on TV that might help you.  Hang a sign on your door.  On one side saying Enter and on the other side DO Not Enter.  Tell the kids that you must have some privacy and they can only come in the room when they see the sign reads Enter.  Surprisingly once you give kids boundaries they listen.
232845
Tell them to get active or you'll drop their players. :)
743931
Just dont say anything just look at them and say NO, I dont feel like playing your silly little game. Cya later. Then get up and walk(dont run) out of the room. If unable to leave the room just pick up a book and start reading. They have no control over you and connot "make" you do this. They are not teachers and you dont "have" to answer them. Stand up for yourself, If you won't no one else will either.
934424
Just say to them that the reason they are not letting you play soccer with them is not because they are better at soccer than girls but that it is because they are afraid you can play soccer better than them.  If they still will not let you play, ask them to let you prove how good a player you are by playing with them. If they still will not let you play then go and find some other girls who want to play soccer and play with them.  If you think you and the girls are good enough, challenge the boys to a match.  Good luck
199238
talk to your coach or manager.  also, other players on the team may have ideas.
528088
Ceebra had some great answers. You can also do follow the leader kind of this where they copy what you do. Also you can set up a simple obstacle course where you can encourage them to balance along wide beams, crawl through tunnels, step along stepping stones or in between ladder rungs on the ground. You can put a track on the ground made of masking tape where the children have to walk along the line like a tightrope walker. If you want more physical exertion, try running races (eg "show me how fast you can run (or walk/crawl/fly etc) to the sandpit and back again"!)