Another good read from Changing the Game Project. Excerpt and link below:
http://changingthegameproject.com/fo...f-performance/
“7 C’s of a High Performing Mindset.” They are:
1. Common Sense and Perspective: In other words, see the big picture. Decide what are the goals of playing youth sports, and what do you want your kids to get out of them. Forget things like state titles and scholarships, and focus upon core values such as confidence, integrity, and commitment. Then find them a place where they can learn those values, and never lose sight of those goals along the journey. Be the adult that your child needs in their life to keep it all in perspective.
2. Safe and Developmentally Appropriate Conditions: Learn about the best practices for Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) and developmentally appropriate environments, and then seek out a sports environment that is physically, mentally and emotionally appropriate, and safe, for your child.
3. Great Communication: the basis of any positive parent/child and coach/child relationship is communication.
4. Give them Control: as your kids grow up and mature, you cede more control over their decisions to them, but that does not mean you cannot start them young. Notice what your five year old likes, and then help them choose a sport. As they grow older, get to know what their goals are, help them form process and long term goals, and learn to accept theirs and not to force your goals upon them. Teach them about commitment, but let them go and seek their own sports destiny.
5. Competence: children learn best when they see the results of their hard work. You will learn how to ensure your child feels competent and capable as they learn a new sport, or progress to a new level in a current one. Education is a process that requires trial and error, failure and success, so allow your children to fail and be patient as they learn.
6. Confidence: acquiring skill helps a child become confident, and confident children pursue their interest with more vigor, authority, and passion then children who do not believe in themselves. Learn how your actions (and inactions) can help your child become confident.
7. Caring and Unconditional Love: a child must never think that your love for them is conditional, and based upon performance in sports. Your love must be unconditional, and your words, your actions, and your emotions must reflect your love no matter the situation before you. Become your child’s #1 fan.
http://changingthegameproject.com/fo...f-performance/
“7 C’s of a High Performing Mindset.” They are:
1. Common Sense and Perspective: In other words, see the big picture. Decide what are the goals of playing youth sports, and what do you want your kids to get out of them. Forget things like state titles and scholarships, and focus upon core values such as confidence, integrity, and commitment. Then find them a place where they can learn those values, and never lose sight of those goals along the journey. Be the adult that your child needs in their life to keep it all in perspective.
2. Safe and Developmentally Appropriate Conditions: Learn about the best practices for Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) and developmentally appropriate environments, and then seek out a sports environment that is physically, mentally and emotionally appropriate, and safe, for your child.
3. Great Communication: the basis of any positive parent/child and coach/child relationship is communication.
4. Give them Control: as your kids grow up and mature, you cede more control over their decisions to them, but that does not mean you cannot start them young. Notice what your five year old likes, and then help them choose a sport. As they grow older, get to know what their goals are, help them form process and long term goals, and learn to accept theirs and not to force your goals upon them. Teach them about commitment, but let them go and seek their own sports destiny.
5. Competence: children learn best when they see the results of their hard work. You will learn how to ensure your child feels competent and capable as they learn a new sport, or progress to a new level in a current one. Education is a process that requires trial and error, failure and success, so allow your children to fail and be patient as they learn.
6. Confidence: acquiring skill helps a child become confident, and confident children pursue their interest with more vigor, authority, and passion then children who do not believe in themselves. Learn how your actions (and inactions) can help your child become confident.
7. Caring and Unconditional Love: a child must never think that your love for them is conditional, and based upon performance in sports. Your love must be unconditional, and your words, your actions, and your emotions must reflect your love no matter the situation before you. Become your child’s #1 fan.
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