Hey Hocque - I'm also a coach and I do at times use those sort of words. I would normally censor myself without thinking to say "butt" instead of arse though. It just kinda comes naturally to me when I'm in "Coaching Mode".

However, I suspect there may be a degree of culture here - Australians are a tad more relaxed when it comes to language.

ANd GingerV you hit the nail on the head - the actual word itself isn't a problem to me. But as a coach (especially in my case with an individual sport, not a team sport) you have GOT to encourage kids to focus on HOW they played rather than the result. A win can be wonderful, but it's worthless if the kids don't know how they achieved it.
Better to say "Billly, you were dynamite in defense today - that's how you've gotta play. I want you to be on top of the puck all the time when it's in your half, never let up. Well done." instead of "Great kids, we kicked ass and we've gotta keep on kickin' ass, and then we can win the Championship!!"

Just my 2 cents on Coaching Philosophy. [NOT a criticism in any way! Just food for thought!]

Have fun and good luck with the coaching!
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