🔝 ARRIVAL MATCHES, in my opinion, are the best way to start your session!* ⁠ I always start my sessions with arrival matches, and having that consistent approach each week means the children know exactly what to do when they turn up. They run onto the Astro, put their water bottles down, high-five the coach and jump straight into the game!⁠ ⁠ The beauty of arrival matches is that they can largely be self-managed by the children, giving them a sense of responsibility and ownership from the moment they arrive.⁠ ⁠ It also creates a relaxed environment where they can chat with their mates before the more structured part of the session begins. Rather than fighting the chat, you’re actually building time for it into your session!⁠ ⁠ And as we all know, children love playing matches! They start the session with a smile on their face, and that positive energy can set the tone for everything that follows.⁠ ⁠ There’s another bonus too. It encourages children to arrive early, or at least on tim...