Great Players Want to Be Told The Truth
I coach my kids. I love coaching my kids. It's one of the most enjoyable things that I do. My oldest is pretty committed to being the best that she can be. She allows me to push her more than the average kid, but sometimes she doesn't want to hear what I have to say. That's natural for kids, its natural for athletes, so with time and prayer, I have learned to have the patience to respond appropriately and without anger (a lot of time and a lot of prayer). I simply remind her of what her goals are (shared vision) and remind her of the work, effort, and sacrifice that it will take to accomplish those goals. I also remind her that coaches will pour into you as much as you allow, and the best players find a way to allow their coaches to pour into them as much as they need. I remind her that her best skills need to be her ability to listen, learn, and apply, along with the grit and courage to try something new and stick with it until she mast...