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Two athletes
transferred to a new school and new team.
The parents of both athletes asked their new coach if he thought their
kids would like the new team.
The coach responded to
both parents with a question: ‘How did
they like their old team?’
Player A’s parents’
response: He didn’t like the coach, he
didn’t get along with his teammates, and they didn’t get along with the other
parents.
The coach’s response: ‘Then there is a good chance he won’t like it
here either.’
Player B’s parents’
response: ‘He didn’t want to leave! He loved his coach, he got along great with
his teammates, and they loved the other parents. We HATED to leave!’
The coach’s
response: Then he will probably love it
here as well!
Not every team is great,
not every coach is great, and parents won’t always be best friends with other
parents, but your attitude about the situation is the biggest predictor of
success and enjoyment.
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