If you want to make a positive impact on a child’s life, consider coaching youth sports. This episode features Andy Traub. He is a veteran youth coach who has developed practical methods of helping kids navigate their emotions for improved performance. He also shares the many ways coaches can build up players and help them play to their potential without losing love for the game, along with much more.
If you’re a parent-coach or merely a supportive sideline parent, you’ll be able to apply much of this conversation to your child’s next season. And even if your kid isn’t into sports, there are concepts discussed here that can apply to anyone.
Key concepts covered in the show:
- How to recognize frustration early and turn it into positive energy
- Why every dad is more equipped to coach than they realize
- The implications of living vicariously through your child's performance
- Why we mustn't let our child's performance influence how it makes us feel
- Why constructive feedback should be the only feedback we provide
- The difference between coaching to win and coaching for development, and why coaches must set this expectation with players and parents early
- Why it's essential for kids to not just play to their potential, but seek enjoyment as well
- How it's possible to advise by asking the right questions
- The most important thing to say to your kid after a loss
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