Use of social media & Whatsapp as a coach

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Do's and Dont's of using Whatsapp

Do	Don't
Have a coach set the group up (allowing admin rights)	Assume everyone is on WhatsApp
Tell users what the app is/isn’t to be used for	Use the app for private messaging
Inform parents of its intended use (if applicable)	Use the app to replace formal feedback
Get the team to agree how the app is to be used i.e. no pictures, only netball orientated content
Keep language appropriate

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Use of social media & Whatsapp as a coach

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