Big "D" for Defense Patch – A bold, tough, intimidating D for defense. A “D” with an “I’m Not Going to Give Up a Goal” attitude. This D reminds defenders of the attitude you want them to have. Defense wins games, and this patch reminds everyone of the importance of the “Big D”. It’s within a circle, which represents the team, but not touching the circle, because sometimes the defender must stand alone to stop the opponent from scoring. It’s in blood red...the toughest, bravest color. As Darrell Royal the famous U.S. football coach said: “You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score.” Use this D Patch to motivate players to play the way they SHOULD play. Give them all a D to start the season and tell them the attitude you want them to have. Use this patch to inspire and motivate your defenders individually and as a team. Then when they do something great, give them another one to reward them. I suggest giving these for great individual play, because that’s what is necessary for great defense. Everyone can be in position, but someone has to be brave and stop the attacker or use their body to block the shot. I would give them for bravery and using their body to block shots. You definitely want your defenders to be brave and tough... use these patches to encourage that. You can also use it to encourage Forwards and Midfielders to be tough defenders and to steal the ball. If you can get your Forwards to steal back the ball after they have lost it in your Attacking Third, that will result in some goals, and that aggressive behavior is something that is hard to teach. I really wish I had had this patch when I coached because I think it would have helped me motivate my players to do things I wanted them to do.

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