How a parent reacts to their child winning and losing wrestling matches is more impactful than one may think. A parent’s reactions sends a message about their belief system and what they value. For example, if a parent overreacts after a loss the parent is signaling that winning is everything and their love is dependent […]
Assigning self-reflection homework is a wonderful tool to help athletes develop emotional intelligence. As I wrote a few days ago, emotional intelligence is one of the first skills coaches should invest in developing within their athletes. Without it, everything else suffers. It’s important to realize emotional intelligence is not something athletes are just born with. […]
It’s healthy for parents to hold their children to high expectations. Low expectations are a recipe for low performance and most parents know this. However, it’s important to remember that having high expectations can backfire. When expectations are too high it can turn into expecting perfection. You can actually crush a child by expecting perfection. […]