Motivation is the energy to act. When it comes to youth sports, there are two main ways young athletes can choose to direct that energy. First and foremost, coaches work to direct young athletes to use their energy to pursue skills and results. Unquestionably, this is the ideal use of a young athlete’s motivation. However, […]
Motivation is the holy grail in youth sports. The reason why seems obvious, and it is, but not for the obvious reason. It’s obvious that young athletes who are motivated perform better than those who aren’t. However, what’s not so obvious is how much control a coach, parent, or athlete has on that motivation. In […]
It’s no secret that I’m a huge advocate of youth sports. I believe youth sports is the best classroom for preparing young people to overcome the challenges they will eventually face in the real world. However, the fact is not every child is athletic or competitive. Does this mean these children will miss out if […]