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On Episode 3 of Creating Super Kids, Coach Mark shares his 17 years coaching collegiate basketball and extensive experience in coaching and developing young athletes.

He discusses the balance between natural talent and environmental influences, the importance of a supportive home environment, and the role of parents in nurturing their children's athletic abilities. Mark emphasizes the value of multi-sport participation, the significance of mindset and character development, and the need for youth coaches to create a fun and encouraging atmosphere. He also highlights the importance of preparing young athletes for life beyond sports, focusing on earning their place and developing skills that will serve them in their future careers.takeaways

• Natural talent is important, but so is environment.
• Competitiveness, toughness, and drive are key traits.
• Parents should guide, not push their children.
• Multi-sport participation leads to well-rounded athletes.
• The 10,000 hour rule applies, but talent matters too.
• A stable home environment is crucial for success.
• Mindset and character development are essential.
• Coaches should focus on fun and encouragement.
• Athletes need to learn how to handle failure.
• Earning your place at the table is vital for growth.

A special thank you to our education partner North Broward Preparatory School

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