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Are You a “Hollywood” Coach? — 10 Comments

  1. Spoken from a coach with parenting experience! Well put… Also important to point out that I would guess your speaking of the 90%… And that there are 10% who have a greater, larger perspective… I guess more importantly are in it for the betterment of the student, not themselves. Like any industry there are the masses then the few who have seen the truth and cannot un-see it (for the better, although a more difficult path).

    • Hi Ryan,

      Yes, it probably depends a little from sport to sport. Many sports such as Lacrosse are really doing a great job educating parents and coaches on what behaviors are appropriate around youth sports and competition. We just need to have more coaches give critical thought to how they are dispensing advice and criticism and not feel pressured to conform to how a coach is supposed to look and act.

      Thanks for the feedback

  2. All excellent points, thanks for posting. Being a parent provides a unique perspective on the coaching process, the best youth coaches understand that their players are children who are learning important life lessons far beyond the game/activity at hand.

    • Yes Scott, I could not agree more. Thanks for the response and I appreciate the feedback.

    • Hi James,

      I actually agree with you but I think it depends on the age and level you are coaching – please see my following blog – https://www.tennisconsult.com/how-produce-champion/

      I do think at the youth level coaches and parents can play a big role in helping a kid find or develop a passion in a there chosen sport. So I believe we can be more mindful when coaching younger kids as to how we are potentially impacting their desire to pursue a sport.

      Thanks for the thoughts.

      • Sorry for the typo James, I meant develop a passion in their chosen sport!