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13 video tips for coaches: understanding and supporting athletes with ADHD

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Within the AFS – ADHD Focus in Sport project, we have created a series of 13 short video tips designed for coaches, trainers, and sports educators who work with young athletes with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

Each video offers a practical and easy-to-apply strategy, presented by professionals from different European countries. The goal is to provide concrete tools that make sports training more inclusive, effective, and motivating for everyone.


🎥 Watch the full playlist on YouTube

All videos are available in one dedicated


Each video focuses on a specific key topic:

  • Understanding ADHD – recognizing the characteristics and needs of young athletes with ADHD.

  • Building a structured routine – creating clear and predictable routines.

  • Encouraging active engagement – keeping motivation high through dynamic activities.

  • Managing distractions – reducing stimuli and improving focus.

  • Using support tools – implementing visual and practical aids to foster autonomy.

  • Promoting self-regulation – teaching techniques for emotional self-control.

  • Communicating effectively – using clear and concise communication.

  • Adapting activities – making sports accessible without lowering expectations.

  • Providing emotional support – strengthening self-esteem and recognizing progress.

  • Keeping a positive perspective – valuing small, meaningful achievements.

  • Collaborating with families and peers – building a strong support network around the athlete.

  • Boosting motivation through goals – setting clear, achievable goals to maintain motivation.

  • Creating a supportive team culture – promoting inclusion, cooperation, and mutual respect.

The playlist ends with a collective advocacy video, “ADHD and Sport”, where all contributors join their voices to deliver one strong message:

“ADHD is not laziness. It’s a different way of living attention and energy. And sport can turn that difference into strength.”

🎯 Building a more inclusive sports culture

Through these videos, the AFS project aims to raise awareness within the sports community about ADHD and promote a more inclusive approach to coaching.By understanding differences and using the right tools, coaches can empower young athletes, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth — in sport and in life.

Find out more on👉 www.oltrenetworklab.com/afs


AFS – ADHD Focus in Sport

Co-funded by the European Union – Erasmus+ Sport Programme

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