Three Ways to Help Grow Your Child’s Passion in Their Sport
The post by Allistair McCaw
Three ways to help grow your child’s passion in their sport
Allistair McCaw
1. Always go back and remember why your child first started playing a sport – Fun. This is something we as parents and coaches need to keep in mind, especially once they start competing. Don’t let expectations take over enjoyment.
2. This is a strategy I use when working with kids: I make sure to finish practice on a high, before they start to get tired and the fun aspect starts to drop. I also sometimes include a quick game at the end, making sure they leave with a smile and “we want more” attitude!
Great teachers and coaches have a great feel for this. Don’t drag out practices, remember coaches, it’s about them, not you!
3. Reward and compliment them on the effort, attitude, work ethic, teamwork, social skills etc..
These are the life skills and values that are the ‘wins’, not the result on the scoreboard.
Don’t ask things about results, or “Did you Win?”. After practice or a match, ask: “Did you have fun and did you give your best?”
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