No one to rescue you. No one to make excuses to. No safety net. Maybe even no 2nd chances or “do overs.” Start this lesson in the reality of young/middle/later […]
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There is a place for “be happy with yourself all of the time.” There is a place for looking at your current situation and saying “I am okay.” We certainly […]
There is a breaking point. There is a point when teachers and coaches can feel “why bother.” We want so much to do all of the right things for ALL […]
A crime. A disservice. Just not acceptable. Every child is capable of journeying 50 miles, 100 miles or 500 miles. To raise, guide, and motivate a child to only part […]
A child who works to feel “proud?” A child/athlete/student who is taught about the concept of “pride” in effort, accomplishment and improvement? A lesson worth teaching. It is hard to […]
Most athletes can be in the top ten, 11th – 20th or last/left behind. The position of an athlete is up to them for the most part. To stay motivated, […]
Parents, Teachers, Coaches – A Trap To Avoid Too much success can be bad for children. Children needing success to be happy is not the best. Strange statements but think […]
Potential today is not our potential in a year. Or 5. To be aware of what a child is capable of today is important for parents, teachers and coaches. Potential, […]
A passionate teacher says that phrase to a student she knows can do better. A “caring, involved, expectant coach” says that phrase to an athlete. A parent who wants their […]
Parents, Teachers & Coaches – Where We Can’t Let Children Fail As a coach and teacher, I can’t guarantee the performance of a child/athlete. I can do everything right as […]