The phrase "encourage players" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
Example: The coach always makes sure to encourage players to work together as a team and give their best effort on the field.
"Sometimes you have to encourage players to be like that".
"And we encourage players to stick around and give autographs".
We want to encourage players and medical staffs to be alert to the issue.
"Our position right now is not to encourage players to boycott games to bring forth reform.
The idea is to encourage players to meet, battle each other's Pokémon and trade them.
Even if you put a scrum hat on, it can encourage players to take more risks.
The rectangular lane can be expected to encourage players to develop a post-up game.
It did not encourage players to excitedly recreate the battle of the Somme.
We like an expansive game, and try to encourage players to express themselves.
That will encourage players in Wales to stay and those outside to come back.
In December, the N.F.L. and its players association said they would support the center's research and encourage players to participate.
