Your child’s sporting development
Here are a number of articles written by Wayne Goldsmith a renowned Australian Coach – “He says it like it is”
He is short and to the point and they really resonate with me as I ponder my last 15yrs of coaching, the situations I have been in, the children I have coached and the parents I have met.
Parents – Is my child talented?
Parents, get over yourselves: there are no ten-year-old champions – 3 myths – 3 of 4
- Early success in youth sports rarely translates to long-term achievement
- Parental ambition often derails athletic development and creates unhealthy pressure
- How you respond to your child’s performance matters more than the performance itself
What does my child need to be successful?
- The question “What sport is my child talented at?” is fundamentally flawed
- Children don’t need to find their talent—they need to build their character
- Reframing your parental focus can unlock unlimited potential regardless of physical attributes
Talented Athletes – the myth
- Early dominance usually just means early development
- Character beats natural ability over the long haul
- Talent ID programs keep picking the wrong kids
The courage to be uncomfortable – How good parents create difficult moments
- Comfort is the enemy of growth—especially in youth sports
- Parents must intentionally create uncomfortable (but LOVING,supportive and safe) challenges for athletic development
- The courage to let your child struggle may be the greatest parenting skill of all
Sports experience as a model
The five pillars of the sports experience model – 1/3
- From Performance to Participation
Place performance at the center of everything. Athletes are valued for what they achieve, not who they are or how they contribute.
- From Selection to Inclusion
Multiple ways for everyone to engage meaningfully with sport based on their interests, abilities, and aspirations.
- From Coaching to Connecting
Meaningful human connection is the foundation of effective coaching. Athletes don’t care what you know until they know that you care.
- From Programs to Experiences
Create memorable experiences that engage participants emotionally, socially, and physically.
- From Organizations to Communities
Build sporting communities where the organization serves the needs of the participants.
Parents – the question that matters
- How parents respond to performance reveals what they truly value
- Unconditional love is the foundation of athletic development
- A simple test can transform your child’s relationship with sport forever
Are You Raising a Champion… or Raising Their Bag?
- Well-meaning actions can hold kids back more than bad coaching ever could
- Independence and self-responsibility predict success far better than early talent
- One simple 5-minute test reveals if you’re truly supporting your child’s potential
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