I haven’t coached myself, but have read books about some of the greatest coaches in different sports who used tokens to create team cohesion in team sports.
And inspired by these coaches I would like to use tokens when I get the opportunity. If done appropriate it can create team cohesion and enhance self-efficacy and confidence in players.
When I used to play football (european) we had a mascot the player of the game had, and at the end of each season the player who got it the most was our player of the year.