The Problem with Winning in Youth Wrestling

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 […]

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5 Signs of an Exceptional Coach

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 […]

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Wooden – A Must Read for Coaches and Athletes

Coach John Wooden is the undisputed best basketball coach of all time. He’s arguably the best coach in any sport of all time. He won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period as head coach of the UCLA men’s basketball team. His book Wooden: A lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the […]

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