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The iron-on patches really are a fantastic motivation for team players that merely need a tad bit more self confidence. I became amazed last year at how much the patches really meant to the kids. Thank you, Margaret

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When I started coaching this team they had not won any games in the last 2 years. This season, we began using motivational patches and we have won our first 2 games by considerable margins. Coach Sumer, Texas

My experience is that by age 8 most soccer players and parents prefer winning to losing. Most recreational soccer leagues focus on skill development and that is good. But in my opinion it is natural to want to win and I think winning should be encouraged as long as players, coaches and parents don't sacrifice good sportsmanship or fun.

The patches arrived in time in plenty of time for the first game, and I couldn't believe how excited the kids were after the game. All the players are very proud of the patches they have earned, and can tell everyone how they earned each individual patch. Coach Michael

The patches don't have to be ironed on to work. They still work even if they are just collected. An alternative to ironing them on is to punch a hole in them and put them on your key chain that can be attached to a bag or backpack.