A few months ago I made a commitment to myself to rethink how I discipline my kids. I am now a firm believer that discipline is not about punishing. The point of discipline is to drive a change in behavior. As a parent and a coach this distinction is critical. The truth is, using discipline […]
Yesterday, I listed “winning” as one of the values that demotivate children in my article on how to help kids become self-motivated. Obviously, there is nothing inherently wrong with winning. The problem comes from parents and coaches who over value winning. For example, in youth wrestling I have personally witnessed parents and coaches who demotivate […]
Performing under the tutelage of an exceptional coach is a game changer. These exceptional coaches change average performers into all-stars. They motivate those they coach to work harder, be more effective, and endure more adversity than what would be otherwise possible. With this in mind, here are 5 signs I believe clearly identify exceptional coaches […]