Building Self-Motivation through Discipline Starts with a Belief System

Discipline is the 3rd core value that leads young athletes to develop self-motivation. Discipline doesn’t come easy. Unquestionably, the only conclusion I could come to after a lifetime aspiring for more discipline is that you can’t teach discipline. On the contrary, discipline is the summation of hundreds of small decisions. Decisions made as a result […]

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Sacrifice in the Context of Self-Motivation in Youth Sports

When kids don’t value sacrifice, anytime they are practicing instead of playing they feel like they’re missing out. This is why sacrifice is second to only purpose when it comes to the core values that lead young athletes to develop self-motivation. Today, I asked 10 kids who play sports between 9 and 13 years old […]

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How Purpose Drives Self-Motivation in Young Athletes

I’m a firm believer that if you push a child too hard, you will push them away. The only exception to this is when the child wants you to push them for a purpose. This is why purpose is the #1 core value that leads children to develop self-motivation. Furthermore, I’m excited to announce that […]

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